New Shilen Coming

[ofdscooby]

I just ordered my first barrel ever for my 116 I'm sticking with the 7mag and I can't wait but I couldn't believe the wait 16 weeks. Is that normal right now?

[82boy]

I just ordered my first barrel ever for my 116 I'm sticking with the 7mag and I can't wait but I couldn't believe the wait 16 weeks. Is that normal right now?


Yes that is normal about any time.

[mopar440]

yep im on week 17 for my 338 edge barrel should be here anytime may be

[Cover Dog]

They told me 16 weeks and it ended up being 20. At the NRA show they were saying 20-26 weeks.

[DGD6MM]

Took me almost 27 for mine, boy will it shoot. ;)

[82boy]

Maybe this is just my opinion but I often wonder what people expect when ordering custom parts. I get the feeling that a lot of people that deal with Savages think they are dealing with McSavage, and want there order as soon as they pull up to the window. The 1911 and benchrest crowd are the complete opposite, if they don't get something for a year or two they are fine.

[319]

82boy, Speaking for me and me alone, I only expect what I am told. If they tell you 16 weeks, they should be able to deliver in 16 weeks. Otherwise they should tell you 20 weeks and surprise you when it comes in 18. If I want some thing and they tell me 1 year, fine, but make sure it isn't 1 year and 2 months!!! Or like mopar says below, just let me know what is going on if it is late. Don't leave me haning man!!!

[mopar440]

i dont mind the wait for custom stuff i rather wait and it be right than get something rushed out the door but do like to be informed of whats going on if you tell me 16 and at 16 its not ready just email me or something

[TT3270WSM]

I was also quoted 16 weeks, at week 17 I emailed to see what was up, was told another 8 weeks will see it at the post office. If it arrives when the updated quote states, it will be here around week 28.

So i'd expect to wait a bit longer than the 16 weeks quoted.

[mopar440]

just got update from NSS "Shilen is literally buried in barrel orders at this time.Their current lead time is 18 - 22 weeks." this was for mine could be different for others dont want to step on anyones toe just let people know

i might give SSS a call see if i can get the action T&T while i wait

[ofdscooby]

I was told 16 and thats fine I was just curious because it's my first barrel order but if I'm told a certain date I always expect it to be that date unless told otherwise. Nothing bothers me more in life that being told some thing/service will be provided by a certain date and then it doesn't happen. Well I guess I still have time to decide on a stock.

[DannoBoone]

A couple years ago, I ordered a .45 barrel for my 10MLII from PacNor. It took a few weeks longer
than their original estimate because of a tool they had ordered to thread for the breech plug
from one of their suppliers had not been delivered to them.

They let me know what was going on and very apologetic, even though it was not their fault.
Their supplier had let them down. They finally gave up on him and used their old tooling, which
turned out fine. When the barrel arrived, included was another apology and a coupon to
expedite the production and delivery of any barrel ordered by me in the future.

I can respect a company like that.

[sha-ul]

I just looked at my invoice, I called in my order in April, so I should be seeing or hearing something soon ;D

[stumpjumper400]

The only shilen I have ordered was already complete from Jim. All of the other barrels I have are Douglas. 3 weeks on all of them max and that included a bluing on the side from one of the machinists. I've never had one shoot funny on me. Then again, I've never had a bad barrel from any of the aftermarket guys.

Hope it gets here soon. If you're like me, the wait time kills.

Steve

[mopar440]

well i got my edge barrel a couple weeks ago it took 21 weeks from the time i ordered it i have put 5 rounds through it to zero it very little fouling great barrel was worth the wait so far

[sha-ul]

My barrel arrived just a day of two after my last post, had a helluva time getting it out of the cardboard tube though :-\ I haven't had a chance to mount it up yet. still getting all the stuff together

[rock337]

WOW! 20 weeks, thats no fun. I ordered a Shilen back in June from a local gun shop and got it 3 weeks later. It was a 300mag 1" OD. Maybe it is just the time of year that causes such a wait. McMilian on the other hand has had my money for about 4 months now and still no stock lol. I'm hoping to get it by Christmas lol, maybe Santa will put it under the tree for me lol. I just ordered a 11fcxp3 in 243, has anyone shot one of these? (i know the scope is going to be lack luster lol)