.30cal HW80 Barrel @ Kempton

[webb22]

Hey chaps,
I hear that there was a .30cal HW80 barrel for sale at Kempton? If so, does anyone know who was selling it or if it is still for sale? Or does anyone have one? I assume it was a Steve Harper brass barrel sleeved version?
Many thanks
Jon

[Shed tuner]

I missed that... but I have to say, I completely fail to see the point... .25 I just about get, certainly at FAC 20 FP... but .30 on 12 or even 20FP springer !?!??!

A .25 will weight anything from 19-25 grains, what do .30 start at, 35 grain ? so at 12 FP, that's about 400 fps ! even at 20 FP, it's only 500 fps

[arnie2b]

Hatsan carnivore 30/35 ft/lbs in .30

[Shed tuner]

I've had Fac .22 AND .25 ... the .22 is great for up 35 FP.. i had the .25 @ around 56 FP, but it was just stupid really. used the rimmy instead. I did have a .25 eliminator at around 22 FP wth 20 grain H&Ns - great gun, as the range was limited by the shooter to 40 yards anyways. so I just con't figure of a use for .30 at such low power levels...

[averageplinker]

Chaps are we forgetting that sometimes impractical things can be fun. I would like to see the hole a sub 12ftlb .30" pellet would make in a bean can!
Probably an expensive to feed plinker but why not? Maybe the OP likes to have/collect unusual calibres?
Each to their own fellas

[Shed tuner]

true, it'd be interesting, just impractical

[webb22]

Chaps are we forgetting that sometimes impractical things can be fun. I would like to see the hole a sub 12ftlb .30" pellet would make in a bean can!
Probably an expensive to feed plinker but why not? Maybe the OP likes to have/collect unusual calibres?
Each to their own fellas

Thank you sir - correct - guilty as charged 😁

[webb22]

true, it'd be interesting, just impractical

I understand your point mr b, as I too own FACair (.22, .25, etc). And it does have its place where mr bouncy rimfire does not - believe me! But I was asking if anyone had seen the 30cal barrel at Kempton? ‘Practicality’ is an opinion and point of view after all
I was counting on you knowledgeable chaps, who often frequent Kempton and have an eye for such curiosities, may have more info on its existence + whereabouts. Failing that, I wonder if Steve Harper is still in business or available to chat to?

[greenwayjames]

Steve Harper used to produce his own pellets for these .30 barrels. It was a 25 grain .25" Bisley Superfield bumped up to .30". They worked well.

[webb22]

Good to know mate - thanks

[jjjjjj]

I did not see the 30 cal HW80 barrel at the last Kempton but saw it the time before, i did have a look at it and can not remember who the owner said had made it but i am sure it was not Steve Harper.

[webb22]

Thanks mate. Was it a trade table or an individual selling? Don’t suppose you remember who it was please?

[jjjjjj]

Sorry i don't know the sellers name but he has been there as a seller almost every time its been on.

[webb22]

Ok thanks mate

[Josie & John]

I know one our club members has such a barrel and had a stall at the fair, so I'll ask him when next at Bisley. Can't promise this is the one you saw but no harm in asking.

Kind regards,

John