Boring Out Barrels

[BigSkyRambler]

Anyone have a ball park figure on what Bobby Hoyt would charge to bore a .50 out to .54 or .58? Thanks.

 

[FlinterNick]

70-100 bucks

 

[erhunter]

I had a Lyman Trade Rifle barrel bored from .50 to .54 late last year. Bobby charged $125 at that time, but whatever he charges it's worth it! The rifle shoots sooo much better now! Changed my original 1:48, 5 groove .50, to a .54, 1:60, 7 groove (.011 deep).

 

[Henry Miles]

He has a 54cal barrel of mine to bore to a 58cal and said the charge is $125 plus the actual shipping. He sends an invoice with the barrel for you to pay him after you receive the barrel. I just spoke to him on the phone 5min ago about his payment method. He doesn't take credit cards, only cash, check, or MO.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

Just had a .54 rebored to .58. Round groove rifling, round ball twist. Excellent work and service. He even fitted a new breech plug to the barrel and exactly matched the one that came off. I can't recommend him highly enough.

ADK Bigfoot

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Just had a .54 rebored to .58. Round groove rifling, round ball twist. Excellent work and service. He even fitted a new breech plug to the barrel and exactly matched the one that came off. I can't recommend him highly enough.

ADK Bigfoot

Would this job require a new breech plug?

 

[Okie Hog]

Mr. Hoyt does excellent work.

This four shot 50 yard group was made with a Navy Arms rifle that Mr. Hoyt bored and rifled to .54 caliber with rounded grooves.

 

[sheriff john]

Experience on having an original barrel freshed out? I have this old gun .....

 

[hanshi]

Considering the level of work he does, Bobby Hoyt works really cheap. I'd never send a barrel to anyone else to be bored out.

 

[sheriff john]

Considering the level of work he does, Bobby Hoyt works really cheap. I'd never send a barrel to anyone else to be bored out.

Actually, I have two originals I'd like to shoot. One's a heavy barrel, the other a "normal" one. Both have heavily corroded bores, both half stocks, been sitting around for 30-40 years. Also have two original o/u rifle/shotguns I used to shoot but haven't. Thanks to finding this website/forum, my interest has been rekindled. Now, if I can just find some more "stuff" around here ....shoulda/oughta marked boxes/ammo cans/totes.

Thanks again,
Your Obedient Servant
SJ

 

[Tuna]

Does anyone know what his current turn around times are?

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

My recent experience was phenomenal. I contacted him June 30, mailed it shortly thereafter, and received the barrel back on August 24th. You can't beat that!

ADK Bigfoot

 

[andy52]

I contacted Bobby last week to do a re-bore from 36 to 40 and he quoted me 200.00 for the job which seems reasonable for a 47 inch barrel.

 

[Okie Hog]

Does anyone know what his current turn around times are?

Mine came back in just over one month.

 

[nhmoose]

Two ways it can be done. Smoothbore or rifled prices will be different.

 

[Black Powder Guy]

Does anyone have his phone number ?

 

[Henry Miles]

717-642-6696
Best to call before 8AM EST. He don't have anyone answering the phone

 

[Nameless Hunter]

717-XXX-XXXX
Best to call before 8AM EST. He don't have anyone answering the phone

Probably shouldn't show his ph number in an open forum...