Cleavers for cheap barrels

Gunsmithing & DIY forum for everyone. Enjoy!
Post your projects, questions and advice here.
User avatar
dashooter
.338 Lapua Magnum
Posts: 2805
Joined: Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:08 pm
Favourite Cartridge: Wby Magnum's :)
Location: Deep South Canberra

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by dashooter »

Tackleberry wrote: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:16 pm
dashooter wrote: Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:10 am
trevort wrote: Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:34 pm Does anybody know anything about them?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
They’re cheap?!
So is water pipe which is what these would be if they don't shoot
Water pipe isn’t designed for shooting projectiles though.
User avatar
lee_enfield223
.17 HMR
Posts: 240
Joined: Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:13 pm
Favourite Cartridge: 223rem
Location: sydney

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by lee_enfield223 »

dashooter wrote: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:19 pm
Tackleberry wrote: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:16 pm
dashooter wrote: Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:10 am
trevort wrote: Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:34 pm Does anybody know anything about them?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
They’re cheap?!
So is water pipe which is what these would be if they don't shoot
Water pipe isn’t designed for shooting projectiles though.
love the waterpipe quote !!!! Here's a post from their facebook page
47293001_1899889913439607_4519151390416699392_n.jpg
Martin sent us this pic that he shot at Connaught Range in Ottawa Ontario recently!
Good job mate.
"Hi Ryan, just wanted to share with you some IBI barrel results.
We had chatted about my results with battered brass, here are results with virgin Lapua brass....


Yes Maybe they are not as good as a Maddco,but they might be ok ??????
User avatar
mick_762
50 BMG
Posts: 4156
Joined: Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:46 pm
Favourite Cartridge: 308 Norma
Location: Wodonga Vic

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by mick_762 »

lee_enfield223 wrote: Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:03 pm
Yes Maybe they are not as good as a Maddco,but they might be ok ??????
Bet a few shit shots have maddco tubes as well - a barrel doent make a group, if the nut behind the butt isnt capable, the 10k rifle wont group worth a dog turd either.

Kreiger, Lilja, Bartlein et all, all had to start somewhere too.
morerams
New Member
Posts: 86
Joined: Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:09 pm
Favourite Cartridge: 308
Location: Brisbane

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by morerams »

I picked up a 6.5 barrel this morning, looks good inside & out, measures pretty good just under .264", but you would need to cut 25mm off the muzzle as it is slightly bell mouthed, would still finish at 26", 5 groove, nominal 8" twist actually close to 8.25.
It is going to be a 6.5x47, but will be a month or two before I get it shooting.
User avatar
lee_enfield223
.17 HMR
Posts: 240
Joined: Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:13 pm
Favourite Cartridge: 223rem
Location: sydney

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by lee_enfield223 »

Nice to hear has bitten the bullet so to speak, can't wait for the results :D
User avatar
Camel
Ultimate AusVarminter
Posts: 12084
Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 8:51 pm
Favourite Cartridge: 20-222 6x47 rem, 250
Location: Northern Riverina NSW

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by Camel »

I am also waiting to see how they shoot and clean up, after Rabbitz gave me that 6mmRemington brass at Yass, have been thinking of doing one, still haven't decided what projectile I will be planning on running, I have plenty of varmint rifles so don't really need something that shoots light bullets, maybe a 6mmRem on my old Omark action ?
kickinback
50 BMG
Posts: 3991
Joined: Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:54 am
Favourite Cartridge: 260 Rem
Location: Lilydale Vic

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by kickinback »

After watching their video I wouldn’t be getting a prechambered hobbies off them.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
User avatar
trevort
Spud Gun
Posts: 12710
Joined: Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:21 pm
Favourite Cartridge: Tater
Location: Melbourne

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by trevort »

Camel wrote:I am also waiting to see how they shoot and clean up, after Rabbitz gave me that 6mmRemington brass at Yass, have been thinking of doing one, still haven't decided what projectile I will be planning on running, I have plenty of varmint rifles so don't really need something that shoots light bullets, maybe a 6mmRem on my old Omark action ?
Since you are about to pick up over 100 practically new 250 brass may I suggest a 6/250. Got another fan yesterday


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
wazza
New Member
Posts: 18
Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:26 am
Favourite Cartridge: 243

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by wazza »

The 224 cal barrel is being offered in 1 in 12 twist now, I just ordered 1.
User avatar
MISSED
Moderator
Posts: 8377
Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:23 pm
Favourite Cartridge: 20 PPC
Location: YASS

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by MISSED »

What are you going to build wazza ?
wazza
New Member
Posts: 18
Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:26 am
Favourite Cartridge: 243

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by wazza »

222 rem rimless on a martini cadet action, Only looking for about 3200fps with 40gr projectiles. I am not chasing velocity its more about the rifle itself being fun to shoot and to fill the gap between my 22k hornet and 223.

I had one many years ago that I have always regretted selling.
waz.
B4408
.270 Winchester
Posts: 1270
Joined: Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:49 am
Favourite Cartridge: 20VT
Location: Mid North Coast, NSW

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by B4408 »

A 6mm turned up here last week. Looks ok.
Probably be a 6BR on the Tikka M55 with a new stock. Have to go through the scrap wood and glue a few bits together. :D

Bruce
User avatar
trevort
Spud Gun
Posts: 12710
Joined: Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:21 pm
Favourite Cartridge: Tater
Location: Melbourne

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by trevort »

wazza wrote: its more about the rifle itself being fun to shoot

I had one many years ago that I have always regretted selling.
waz.

That first one has to be the best excuse for building a rifle


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
Camel
Ultimate AusVarminter
Posts: 12084
Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 8:51 pm
Favourite Cartridge: 20-222 6x47 rem, 250
Location: Northern Riverina NSW

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by Camel »

B4408 wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:12 pm A 6mm turned up here last week. Looks ok.
Probably be a 6BR on the Tikka M55 with a new stock. Have to go through the scrap wood and glue a few bits together. :D

Bruce

Ohh goodie, another build thread to follow. Photos, photos, photos. :D
B4408
.270 Winchester
Posts: 1270
Joined: Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:49 am
Favourite Cartridge: 20VT
Location: Mid North Coast, NSW

Re: Cleavers for cheap barrels

Post by B4408 »

Camel wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:36 pm
B4408 wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:12 pm A 6mm turned up here last week. Looks ok.
Probably be a 6BR on the Tikka M55 with a new stock. Have to go through the scrap wood and glue a few bits together. :D

Bruce

Ohh goodie, another build thread to follow. Photos, photos, photos. :D

40 degrees in the shed this evening so not much happening till the weather changes and I get motivated.

Bruce
Post Reply