Well boy's and girls. I got a reply from White the other day and I have a dilemma. Here is the question I sent off to Doc:
On 7/7/2015 2:35 PM, l c wrote:
I am interested in a White made barrel 26-28 inches in .50 caliber with either a 1:24 or 1:20 twist rate. I currently own a Pro Hunter barrel in 1:28 twist but would like to get one with a faster twist to stabilize longer heavier bullets. Something in the 450 grain range but without having to heat the charge up to extreme levels to speed the bullet twist rate. My current barrel is very accurate with 260 to 350 grain bullets but it really shines with hot loads. As I get older, those "hot loads" are just getting to demanding on my shoulder to enjoy a nice day at the range. Everyone I have spoken to absolutely raves about their White rifles. But the one thing that stands out to me the most is that you are probably the ONE maker that actually standardizes bore size. From what I have been told, I got lucky with my current barrel as it is fairly easy to set up bullet/sabot combinations that fit pretty well. My TC platform fits me perfectly which is why I am only interested in a barrel. That and the bolt action type inlines are a pain in the butt to load for me. I have very large hands and fingers and I hate having to use a tool to load a cap. It would be just my luck that it would get left on the bench when I needed it the most!
And here be the response
I have both 451 with 1/20 twist and and 504 (1/24 twist) caliber stainless barrels turned for the M98 which was a heavy barreled variant of the Super 91, $225 plus $15 S&H. Brand new old stock DOC
Dilemma= I am still going to have to get either barrel fitted up with the hinging bracket and stuff but I am just not sure I want JUST ONE!!!!! I am starting to think I might just want BOTH!!! Doc White barrels in both .45 AND .50 caliber mated to my TC Pro hunter system sheesh am I being greedy or stupid? I could probably bust out some serious playtime with that .45 fast twister and that .50 semi fast twister is tha bees knees! What say you all?