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Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:37 pm
by 20series
The Gun Pimp wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:00 pm
Yes, they do most popular calibres. Fox Firearms keep a comprehensive stock.
Cheers Vince, I wasn't sure as they don't produce a .223 rifle.
Alan
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:36 am
by Alpha1
I know of at least one UK Gunsmith that is using ZPV barrels.
https://www.zpvpro.com/en/barrel-blanks
Apparently there is a UK company making barrels. Pendragon all though I have failed to find any info on the Company online but I am assured that they are manufacturing barrel blanks in the UK.
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:00 pm
by Dellboy
Someone will buy them out ...
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:15 pm
by Mattnall
TattooedGun wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:18 pm
So where are those pratt and whitney machines going....
They are all up for auction, along with all the rest of the workshop items.
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 5:15 pm
by hitchphil
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:57 pm
by Alpha1
Pendragon barrels. UK. First reports are they are good quality and do the business down range.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=118 ... 5177673556
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:04 pm
by Alpha1
Jager sporting Arms is fitting ZPV barrels for a good price and they just work.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=584 ... 3143424296
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:28 pm
by Chapuis
According to information posted on another shooting site there has been a buyout of the barrel making side of the Sassen business by some of the previous staff and they are now back in production under the Phoenix name in the same location with the same machinery. I wish them well.
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:46 pm
by 20series
Taken from new facebook page - Phoenix Barrels
Press release – 31st October 2022
The Phoenix Barrel Company Ltd
We are pleased to announce the formation of a new UK rifle barrel manufacturing company by a group of international target rifle shooters and experienced barrel makers. With over 150 years of target shooting experience amongst the shareholders and the expertise of highly regarded barrel makers, it is our strong desire to quickly become the leading rifle barrel manufacturer in the UK marketplace. The company has purchased the machinery and equipment and other assets of the barrel making division of Sassen Engineering Ltd in Birmingham (in liquidation), and is preparing to commence production in early November 2022 to satisfy a healthy and growing order book. For more information, please contact us on
info@phoenixbarrels.com
Re: Sassen barrels gone bust?
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:50 am
by Scrumbag
Well I wish them luck. Always good to have consumer choice!