Uncle Russ,
Years ago I talked to the man who owned Deer Creek (I never did get his name) on the phone and he confirmed that they made their own barrels on the Douglas machinery. However, he sold out and I don't know if the new owners are doing so or not. I called them last year about an underhammer kit and the lady said they were going to be making one once summer got there and they could start using the stock making equipment again. However, I haven't seen anything on their web site about kits for anything other than Traditions. I may call them one of these days and ask what gives.
~Kees~
Kees, I for one, would sure like to see that happen.
I strongly feel that there is this special little "niche" in our hobby that is not being filled, and that niche is for a
quality "drop-in" barrel, for the many hooked breech side-lock rifles that have survived the In-Line craze.
With that, I personally believe prb barrels would be at, or very near the top, of the replacement barrel market.
Eight or so years ago the trend was for fast twist drop-in barrels, and GM sold literally thousands of them.
I get the feeling that trend is just about over, as BP Shooters soon learned there's a lot more to long range shooting than just a fast twist barrel, and a platinum lined nipple, plus they immediately realized they were not even in the same ball park with rifles like the Gibbs, and Rigby when it comes to truly long range....
Having said all that, I would like nothing better than seeing Douglas Barrels on the market again.
Uncle Russ...
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