Gunsmithing Thompson Center announces the acquisition of Green Mountain Barrels

[sirhrmechanic]

Neat news today... Thompson Center Arms (which recently went 'back' into family ownership) has announced that it has acquired Green Mountain Barrels.

For precision stuff, I don't think GMB is a major player. But for AR's and certainly for the muzzle-loading world, they are a mainstay.

T/C has always been a great company and a great innovator. And for us muzzle-loader builders, GMB is a definite go-to.

Probably going to be a great marriage!

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[Cascade Hemi]

Love it!

 

[Chief_Rick]

I'm still waiting for the new Encores to hit the streets to see what realistic pricing will be.

I missed my chance to get the 460 S&W before they stopped being produced.

 

[Old Man with Gun]

I'm still waiting for the new Encores to hit the streets to see what realistic pricing will be.

I missed my chance to get the 460 S&W before they stopped being produced.

They have frames
T/C ENCORE/PROHUNTER SS RIFLE FRAME ONLY https://share.google/xjRSASRZFwX8bEoUS

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I kind of wish they would bring back the 'original' Contender, too!

I've had one since the '80's and they are amazing guns!

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[LonewolfMcQuade]

MGM Match Grade Machine in Utah makes great barrels for the TC's.

 

[Old Man with Gun]

I'm a big fan and have 4 Contender frames, so much fun and a real challenge to become consistent at distance.

 

[jpjulian]

John Scandale of Keystone Accuracy used to use Green Mountain Barrels in AR builds. Not sure what he is doing these days or which barrels he may be using. Supposed to shoot pretty good. .22LR also.

 

[Old Man with Gun]

I kind of wish they would bring back the 'original' Contender, too!

I've had one since the '80's and they are amazing guns!

Cheers,

Sirhr

No affiliation with these guys other than as a customer. Worth getting on their email list as they are good about sharing what is going on. Here are older posts

Blog - http://www.hausofarms.com

Waiting list if you want a new contender G2 frame.

T/C G2 CONTENDER

 

[Kimber.204]

John Scandale of Keystone Accuracy used to use Green Mountain Barrels in AR builds. Not sure what he is doing these days or which barrels he may be using. Supposed to shoot pretty good. .22LR also.

Apparently John is temporarily closed dealing with a divorce. He cut many Green Mountain barrels for my match rifles and all of them were fantastic shooters,

He also put a Green Mountain on my early edition Vudoo 22. I wanted a profile and length that matched my centerfires so it has a 26in varmint contour. CCI standard velocity is only about an inch at 100yds, but all of the SK and Eley I've tried shoot at 3/8in or less.

GM make great barrels. I hope Thompson Center can keep the quality where it should be.

 

[cas6969]

Wasn't barrel making capability the reason S&W bought T/C in the first place?
Funny we've come full circle in reverse.

I've owned some amazingly accurate T/C barrels. Though usually only after the were rechambered by someone else. They struggled with chambers at times.

 

[Zebulon]

Neat news today... Thompson Center Arms (which recently went 'back' into family ownership) has announced that it has acquired Green Mountain Barrels.

For precision stuff, I don't think GMB is a major player. But for AR's and certainly for the muzzle-loading world, they are a mainstay.

T/C has always been a great company and a great innovator. And for us muzzle-loader builders, GMB is a definite go-to.

Probably going to be a great marriage!

Cheers,

Sirhr

I am a few miles from GMB. They had at a time really good 10/22 barrels

I have one still

A bull barrel threaded

It is awesome

 

[padom]

Thompson/Center Buys Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Company | thefirearmblog.com https://share.google/UqL8IsInlcGxmYhhF

 

[OnyxSkyDV]

Wonder if that explains the reason GM has had very few raw barrel blanks available over the last 6-8 months.

 

[padom]

Wonder if that explains the reason GM has had very few raw barrel blanks available over the last 6-8 months.

I was wondering the same thing.