A or B profile barrel

[jdclampett]

hello everybody, first i want say i'm new to this forum and there sure is a lot of useful information here and a lot of knowledgeable guys. been reading up on builds and decided on a Jim Chambers York in 32 cal. problem is,they have the A profile barrel but no stocks inletted for it. they said it would probably take 4-6 months to get one. however they do have B profile barrels in 32 cal and the proper stock. do you guys think a B barrel would be too heavy with that tiny bore? i really don't want to wait 4-6 months. any opinions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Onojutta]

Welcome to the forum. This is a great source of information from some very helpful and knowledgeable folks.

As you know, the B profile will be noticeabley heavier, but I couldn't tell you how much heavier. I think if you look on Rice's website, they list the barrel weights for each profile and caliber.

I would say the right barrel weight depends on want you want to do with the rifle. If you plan to carry it on 5 mile hunting treks, you may want much lighter gun than one that you plan to do a lot bench or target shooting. A lot of guys prefer some more weight up front for off hand target shooting. Of course appearance is a consideration too. If its a Chambers kit, my guess would be that both are well balanced. Although I would recommend talking to them and see what they say about how the two would feel. I prefer a lighter gun since I have shot modern guns my whole life, but I also wouldn't be able to wait 4-6 months. :wink: If you really want the one that isn't available, you could look into having someone cut the barrel channel for you. Have you considered doing it yourself?

 

[Birddog6]

If you are new to building, definitely go with a B weight. If Jim doesn't make it in a A weight, there is a good reason for it.
Also if you are not stuck on it being a .32 cal, a .40 cal would drop quite a bit of weight on it in the B weight & the .40 will do all & more than the .32 will. IMHO.

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[Russ T Frizzen]

The "A" weight is a special order in this parts set. Unless there is a very specific reason why you need a .32 and the "A" weight barrel you would be better off with the heavier barrel in a .40 caliber. The .32 is basically a squirrel gun or a short range paper puncher.

 

[Herb]

Call up www.ricebarrels.com. They have a chart of barrel weights. I don't know what barrels you mean, maybe you can find them in the web site. Or better yet, call Rice and ask them the weights.

 

[Birddog6]

The 44" .32 cal "A" weight barrel would weigh aprox. 5.04# and a .40 cal."B" weight 44" barrel would weight aprox 5.14#. estimating weights from a Colerain chart. The Rice barrel should be very close to that as well.

Another consideration for the .32 cal is there is a 3/4" barrel made now in .32 cal & that is a sleek lil bugger. Also there is a Sub-A weight that Rice makes in a .32 cal & it is a sleek lil barrel. But again if this is a new builder, the safest way to start would be on a "B" barrel as it is more forgiving & doesn't deflect as easily, a just a much stronger barrel in the larger diameter. With either barrel you would have to have the stock cut for the barrel or go to a dif. vender for the stock. But the Chambers kits are by far the nicest parts sets tho. IMHO.
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[jdclampett]

thanks for all your help, guys. i checked the Rice Barrels web site and they offer the B weight in 36 cal. that would be a little lighter than the 40. by the way it is going to be a squirrel rifle and 40 cal. is just a little more than i want for that, i can live with 36.
oh yeah, i DID think about cutting the barrel channel myself...for about 2 seconds, those stocks are too expensive.

 

[Stophel]

I don't like .32 just because the balls are so dang small, my fingers don't handle them easily.

 

[Birddog6]

thanks for all your help, guys. i checked the Rice Barrels web site and they offer the B weight in 36 cal. that would be a little lighter than the 40. by the way it is going to be a squirrel rifle and 40 cal. is just a little more than i want for that, i can live with 36.
oh yeah, i DID think about cutting the barrel channel myself...for about 2 seconds, those stocks are too expensive.

The "B" weight .36 caliber barrel will be heavier than the same barrel in .40 cal, because boring the barrel out to .40 cal removed more metal. :wink:

 

[chuck-ia]

I have an A weight, 36 cal. 42" barrel in a Gillespie rifle, I like it, the weight seems just about right, seems to balance about right. I was going to go with a B weight barrel but thought it might be a little heavy. flinch

 

[chuck-ia]

Heck, call Rice Barrel Co. and get their oppinion. flinch

 

[skunkhead]

HI about all I got to say about the diffrence between a A an B is people hate to pack a heavy rifle but dislike to shoot a light rifle. For shooting target I shoot the heavyist barrel i can hold comfortably.

 

[George F.]

I have an 'A' wt 42" Green Mountain Barrel and I'm still working on it. It's going to be a George Eister/ J. Atland York style. The barrel is in, butt plate and trigger guard, triggers, and muzzle cap side plate and lock and thimbles. Next is the Patch box, but I am trying to finish up a cherry Fowler that needs to be engraved.Iam looking forward to finishing the Eister/J.Atland, which depending how much lead I get out of my ssa. It will be a nice light target rifle.

 

[MikeChapin]

I don't like .32 just because the balls are so dang small, my fingers don't handle them easily.

That is the only grouse I have with my .32.

 

[skunkhead]

Sounds like george you got afull plate. I finished Fredrick Sell rifle for a lady in Ind. it had a 3/4 barrel in 36 and done up in german silver. I got a haines rifle I got to stick the parts to and it will be done. I started a tenn. and need about a week to get in the white. I got to go back to work monday. It was nice being layed off this winter. Come on retirement! Skunkhead