McGowen Lead Time

[Tullis94]

Has anyone ordered a prefit from McGowen lately? The website says at 12 week lead time, but it has said that for years. I'm just curious how long it has taken people to get their barrels recently. I have one on order but all he told me was that it it would likely be less time rather than more.

 

[MidwestElkHutner]

I have ordered a couple barrels from them in the past several months. One took 11 weeks and the second was shipped in 10 weeks.

 

[Tullis94]

I have ordered a couple barrels from them in the past several months. One took 11 weeks and the second was shipped in 10 weeks.

Thats great. I am perfectly happy with 12 weeks but sooner would be great. Just trying to get a feel for when I will be getting all the parts. How are you liking the barrels so far?

 

[MuleyFever]

Im at 9 weeks right now.

 

[Jimbee]

I'm at about 15 weeks and it's just been shipped.

 

[Tullis94]

I'm at about 15 weeks and it's just been shipped.

Dang! Was there anything special about your order?

 

[wnelson14]

Ordered 6/7, on 6/20 I made a change to the fluting they Said it was fine
they called Monday 7/18 that it was shipping out that day.

 

[MidwestElkHutner]

Thats great. I am perfectly happy with 12 weeks but sooner would be great. Just trying to get a feel for when I will be getting all the parts. How are you liking the barrels so far?

I have used McGowen barrels for four builds: 6.5 creed, 6mm GT, .270 wsm, and a .300 PRC. The 6.5 and 6 mm are on PRS rifle builds and the .270 wsm and .300 PRC are on hunting rifles. Three are paired with origin actions and one is on a trued 700. All of the barrels are 1/2 moa rifles. Quite frankly, the barrels are better than my abilities.

 

[Jimbee]

Dang! Was there anything special about your order?

I don't think so? I ordered a light profile with a muzzle flare to accommodate 5/8 threads.

 

[bgipson]

I won't buy another McGowen after the last 3 barrels I've received (2 uncut, 1 prefit). The first (.277 1-7") had chattering in the end of the barrel that required multiple inches be cut off. The 2nd (.264 1-7") had the same issue and the 20" barrel I planned with a 22" blank had to be cut to 19.5" to get to clean grooves. The third was a prefit .223AI and the chamber was so bad my Smith wasn't sure if I would be able to reload brass once it was fired in that chamber. All 3 have shot decent but been VERY picky with load workup. I'm sticking with Brux, Bartlein, Krieger, or similar from now on.

 

[ChrisAU]

Ordered a 6GT AR10 barrel on 7/1...hoping its a bit quicker than 12 weeks, we'll see.

 

[eaglemountainman]

Two years ago I had them duplicate the contour on a M77 ultra light action. They quoted 12 weeks, and I received it in 11.

 

[Sadler]

I ordered a tikka prefit earlier this year and got it around the ten week mark and their site said twelve week lead time.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Ten weeks on my last two barrels.

 

[slowelk]

Ten weeks on my last two barrels.

Honest question - do you think you get a different level of service in regard to wait-times? In this case I don't think 10 weeks is a significant enough deviation from the average to suggest that, I'm just curious. I'd have to think most people in the hunting realm know who you are and want to make you happy.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Honest question - do you think you get a different level of service in regard to wait-times? In this case I don't think 10 weeks is a significant enough deviation from the average to suggest that, I'm just curious. I'd have to think most people in the hunting realm know who you are and want to make you happy.

Good question, I don't know and I don't ask. I do pay the retail price for them.

 

[Parker15]

9 weeks.

 

[MillenialHunter]

Last one I got in early June was right at 12 weeks. The two before that were 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule. Just ordered another this morning so the countdown begins again.

 

[ElPollo]

I don't think so? I ordered a light profile with a muzzle flare to accommodate 5/8 threads.

I ordered a similar barrel, was quoted 12 weeks and got it in 11. I really like the option for a flared muzzle to accommodate 5/8” threading.

 

[HandgunHTR]

The last one I got took 9.5 weeks from order to delivery. (R700 prefit - Fluted and threaded .260" finished at 20")