WANTED 1:49 twist .54 barrel Thompson center Hawken

[rainier]

1:49 twist .54 Hawken barrel

 

[Meriwether]

What is the post about?

 

[rainier]

Actually Angie, It is a 1:48 twist barrel I am looking for. A replacement barrel for Thompson center Hawken

 

[Meriwether]

Members if you have any information it will be appreciated.

 

[SmokepoleSam]

Maybe if you put this in the classifieds under "shooting accessories-wanted" you might get a better response

 

[SDSmlf]

1:49 twist .54 Hawken barrel

Welcome to the forum from North Carolina.

As suggested above, you would do better posting this as a wanted item in the classified. You could ask one of the moderators to move this thread.

You may also what to provide a little more information on what you want/need. For example, are you looking for a replacement for an exiting 54 caliber barrel, or do you want to get a barrel to use in an existing TC Hawken stock? TC made their Hawken with two different barrel sizes, 15/16” and 1” across the flats. If you are looking for barrel because the one you have has a bad bore, you may want to consider a rebore.

 

[rainier]

OK, thank you I agree. Why I am looking for a new barrel is just the fact that too many loads have been fired through it. 35 years. I do stainless steel the bore until it is sooo shiny, but, it still fouls after about 2 shots. Thought a new barrel might help

 

[bluemule66]

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of lube are you using? It may be as simple as trying a different lube. Spit patch works well as does deer tallow and olive oil, or mink oil. I have shot over 100 balls in a day, and only swabbed 3 or 4 times.

 

[retrieverman]

Try eBay. There are generally several 54 cal barrels listed at all times.

 

[Meriwether]

moved by Angie

 

[harleynut]

OK, thank you I agree. Why I am looking for a new barrel is just the fact that too many loads have been fired through it. 35 years. I do stainless steel the bore until it is sooo shiny, but, it still fouls after about 2 shots. Thought a new barrel might help

What are you using for a lube ? After having same issue with my thompsons i started usuing moose milk. Now i get 15 -20 shots without any fouling

 

[rainier]

If I shoot round ball I usually just use TC bore cleaner as a lube. Also shoot Buffalo Bullets pre lubed

 

[bluemule66]

It may be as simple as using olive oil for a patch lube. If you are shooting the old buffalo bullets, the lube they had on them is more like a glue and should be removed and replaced. Crisco would be better if nothing else is available.

 

[bluemule66]

I do have an extra 54 renegade barrel that would fit if you have the 1 inch stock, but I think it would end up being the same way. Still think its the lube.

 

[bubba.50]

First thing I'd do is throw away whatever 'stainless steel' you're using and quit the obsessive-compulsive cleaning. Then I'd experiment with different patch/lube/projectile combos til I found what worked best.

My opinion and you're welcome to it.

 

[rainier]

Thank you Blue mule, I certainly will try that. I never really gave it much consideration, and to Bubba, my barrel had fouling issues having not been cleaned right away. I only used the stainless steel to remove the fouling. It did do a nice job of cleaning up the barrel, Mainly after a day of shooting it soaks in a HOT bath tub with dish soap. Then of course swabbed. Appreciate all suggestions