Bobby Hoyt

[johnfrommd]

Slight hi-jack here, but if Mr. Hoyt bored or lines a barrel does he stamp the new caliber on the barrel?

Yes he does. If you ask him to.

 

[hrt4me]

does Mr Hoyt cut rifling into smoothbore barrels?
if so, then what does that cost?

 

[SDSmlf]

does Mr Hoyt cut rifling into smoothbore barrels?
if so, then what does that cost?

Imagine he would, provided there is enough steel to work with. As far as cost, it’s been a while for me, but would expect $150 plus shipping to him. Call and ask.

 

[hrt4me]

Imagine he would, provided there is enough steel to work with. As far as cost, it’s been a while for me, but would expect $150 plus shipping to him. Call and ask.

thank you for the reply;
would you happen to have his number handy?

 

[Rudyard]

Though Iv,e never had any barrel work done by Mr Hoyt Ide like too. He comes across as a sort of living legend and good on him. I wonder if Kenny Bresine is still working .
Regards Rudyard

 

[SDSmlf]

thank you for the reply;
would you happen to have his number handy?

Here is the current address I have for Mr. Hoyt, though you will need to confirm.

Freischutz Gun Shop
2379 Mount Hope Road
Fairfeild PA 17320

His telephone number is (717) 642-6696. Usually better to call earlier in the day. He has to hear the phone ring over machine noise. Appears he has no cell phone, at least in my experiences with him, plus no access to the internet. Think old school. Old school service. Old school quality….. Great guy to deal with.

 

[hawkeye2]

does Mr Hoyt cut rifling into smoothbore barrels?
if so, then what does that cost?

If the barrel is too thin he can install a liner and rifle that.

 

[johnfrommd]

As far as I know from building over the years, the smooth bore barrel is too thin to be cut and needs a liner.

 

[hrt4me]

I spoke with Mr. Hoyt this morning and mailed my 3 barrels to him this afternoon; within the coming month he is going to cut rifling into their smoothbores for me...

 

[harleysboss]

I spoke to him today also. He said don't send any money...he will send a bill back with the barrel.

 

[hrt4me]

I spoke to him today also. He said don't send any money...he will send a bill back with the barrel.

I told him I would include the cash for the price upon which we had agreed...

 

[boker]

I got an old Cherokee barrel that has some bad rifling,

wonder If he could turn it into a 32 or 36. Caliber?

 

[johnfrommd]

He can install a liner with no problem. I suggest .36 as .32 tends to be harder to handle those little balls.

 

[hrt4me]

I spoke with Mr. Hoyt this morning and mailed my 3 barrels to him this afternoon; within the coming month he is going to cut rifling into their smoothbores for me...

today I received my 3 barrels back from Mr Hoyt, turnaround in under a full month's time!
the work is great, and I cannot believe how little he charged for his service!

 

[Tradbow]

He can install a liner with no problem. I suggest .36 as .32 tends to be harder to handle those little balls.

May I ask why .36 as opposed to a .32?

 

[johnfrommd]

Well, even though it doesn't seem like much, the .36 is easier to handle when loading. The .32, a .310 ball is just so much smaller and, unless you have very slim fingers, is harder to position on the patch. Additionally, I found that the .36 gave me more effective hunting range.

 

[Capnball]

Here is the current address I have for Mr. Hoyt, though you will need to confirm.

Freischutz Gun Shop
2379 Mount Hope Road
Fairfeild PA 17320

His telephone number is (717) 642-6696. Usually better to call earlier in the day. He has to hear the phone ring over machine noise. Appears he has no cell phone, at least in my experiences with him, plus no access to the internet. Think old school. Old school service. Old school quality….. Great guy to deal with.

This contact info still good?
Neil

 

[hrt4me]

This contact info still good?
Neil

yes

 

[johnfrommd]

Yup, he is still up there in the boonies.

John

 

[Capnball]

yes

Many thanks