Redshift Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Can someone tell me exactly what's happened to border barrels, there website seems to have disappeared, I know they moved to Birmingham and were having a bit of a problem setting up, but now I can find nothing, any ideas? Redshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Gone forever . Look up GB barrels they will be trading soon , some of the staff from bb are doing there own thing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I hear one of the workers has come over to work in New Zealand , making barrels for Dan Hardy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I hear one of the workers has come over to work in New Zealand , making barrels for Dan Hardy . Thats correct Chris Lee is doing very well, recently appeared on a vid that Hardy did re their rifle builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac-one Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 So where would one find Mr Shirley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 So where would one find Mr Shirley? http://www.192.com/atoz/business/birmingham-b6/gunsmiths/border-barrels-ltd/8bdfca7c-2963-4cad-90bc-6bf6b157e980/ugc/ Alternatively, Border were still posting on their Twitter account just a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon J Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 See my post just now in the Target Shooting section about the legal side of Mr Shirley's whereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfor37 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Simon can you add a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timney Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Simon can you add a link? There you go ..... http://ukvarminting.com/forums/topic/26403-border-barrels/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon J Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 They have a Facebook page now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrelBoy Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi the new email address for that was border barrels is( Barrels@sassenengineering.co.uk ) but John Shirley has not got anything to do with it. Fast turn around time to good product and cheapest barrels on the market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi the new email address for that was border barrels is( Barrels@sassenengineering.co.uk ) but John Shirley has not got anything to do with it. Fast turn around time to good product and cheapest barrels on the market Are you an employee by any chance?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ok, I think I'm a little confused here, if I have any of this wrong please correct me, There are now 2 barrel making companies started up ,1 called GBBarrels and one under the umbrella of sassen engineering ? GBBarrels now have the ex border Pratt and Whitney sine bar rifling machine? Does this mean sassen engineering will be making button rifled barrels? I'm going to a darkened room to lie down for a bit Redshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just rang Sassen, and the contact is John Reddish. Email: sales@sassenengineering.co.uk Looks like it's early days as they have no details online yet, but I'm told if you tell 'em what you want, they'll make it........... H/man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Ok, I think I'm a little confused here, if I have any of this wrong please correct me, There are now 2 barrel making companies started up ,1 called GBBarrels and one under the umbrella of sassen engineering ? GBBarrels now have the ex border Pratt and Whitney sine bar rifling machine? Does this mean sassen engineering will be making button rifled barrels? I'm going to a darkened room to lie down for a bit Redshift Yes, that's pretty much it. Sassen are a CNC machining company and they have taken on Lewis and Adam from the old Border to make buttoned barrels. I've been corresponding with them and have had a few, and to be honest they seem to be no different from the old Archer range. Early days I know, but they reply to emails promptly and prices are very favourable. GB Barrels will start up later this year I believe making cut barrels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Yep, they are making me some AR barrels as we speak. I,m very happy that these guys are at it again. I have always used and loved their barrels, and its great to see the phoenix rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AT308 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I have just spoken to Dennis at GB barrels he is waiting for some parts for a machine. Keep an eye on their FB page and they will soon be back in action. Making Cut rifled barrel blanks to your specification to be chambered and fitted by you / your gun smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 What processes did Lewis and Adam do while employed at Border ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 What processes did Lewis and Adam do while employed at Border ? Dunno, I imagine they made barrels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John RPA Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Have one on my 6.5x47 lapua and is a great barrel for the money gonna use these a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Just had four Blanks delivered in under 2 weeks. The internal finish is excellent and blemish free under the borescope. Great to see you two guys back in business. Stand by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Just had four Blanks delivered in under 2 weeks. The internal finish is excellent and blemish free under the borescope. Great to see you two guys back in business. Stand by. Lies, They're rubbish, or at least they must be. . These lads have only just started making barrels and obviously don't know what they're doing. Nobody buy from them.....except me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrelBoy Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Are you an employee by any chance?!! Ye i av been there 6 and a bit years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrelBoy Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 What processes did Lewis and Adam do while employed at Border ? Hi am lewis i did drilling,reaming,buttoning,lapping,profileing,fluteing and a little bit of custom work but not to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Superb Lewis thanks for the reply. Have you contact details / prices (trade), please via PM ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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