Archer barrels are button rifled barrels made by Border Barrels Ltd. We market our button rifled barrels as Archer barrels so that there is no confusion about whether a given Border barrel is cut rifled or button rifled. All "Border" barrels, with the Border barrel logo are cut rifled. All "Archer" barrels with the Archer barrel logo are button rifled. Both "Border" and "Archer" barrels are made by Border Barrels Ltd.

All Archer barrels are:-

• Stress relieved after rifling to get all the stresses out. Then the bore dimensions do not change when contouring the barrel.

• Lead lapped by hand for "hummer" accuracy right from the first shot.

Below is a list of what we can currently offer by way of calibres and twists. Every new twist rate for a given calibre requires a new button. If you do not see what you want, call us as we are constantly expanding the list and we may well be getting what you want.

Barrel contours and dimensions We have a fairly comprehensive list of standard barrel contours. If you require a non standard contour, or you require a modification to any of our standard contours, there may be a setup charge of £65 for the first barrel. This charge reflects the time required to program the CNC contouring lathe for your specific requirement. However, all subsequent barrels will be charged at the standard rate.

For finished barrel lengths greater than 30" (762mm) there will be a surcharge of £20 per inch (25mm).

Barrel steel Archer barrels can be made in type 416R stainless, or in chrome moly steel. The hardness range will be 26 to 30 Rockwell 'C'.

All export prices are quoted exclusive of VAT tax, which is applicable in the UK and Europe. The governing price is in pounds sterling. Euro prices are for quidance only and are based on an exchange rate of 1.00 Pounds = 1.20 euros. The exchange rate at the time of purchase will apply. Note that the general export prices may differ from those quoted by the agent in your country.

Export requirements We are required to obtain an export licence for all barrels exported outside the United Kingdom. If you are outside the EU, we require a copy of your valid import licence in order to obtain an export licence. Everyone (including importers outside the EU) will need to fill in an End User Undertaking form, which can be downloaded from our website. It can take up to 28 days for us to obtain our export licence. Quite often, we find that the delivery time of our barrels is dependent on how long it takes to get the necessary paperwork in place. It is therefore imperative that you act quickly to send us the necessary documents.

The End User Undertaking form is not easy to understand, even if English is your first language, so we will be happy to email you a form already filled in for your order. All you will have to do is print it, sign it where indicated and sent it back to us.

Contact us at: Border Barrels Ltd., The Green Barn, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, TD9 0SN, UK
Tel:+44 (0)13873 76253   Fax:+44(0)13873 76214   email: info@border-barrels.com

Payment methods We now have a credit card facility. Credit card payments will attract a 2.5% surcharge. Sorry about this, but that is what we are being charged to have this facility. We can accept the following cards for payment.

Being a licensable commodity, it is not possible for us to sell barrels 'online', so we do not have an online shopping cart facility for barrels on this website. Apart from a cheque in US dollars or pounds sterling, the other way to pay is by direct transfer from your bank account into ours. Our bank details will be on your invoice. The cost of the transfer will be carried by you.

Terms and Conditions Our general Terms and Conditions may be downloaded here.

We reserve the right to change any part of this prospectus at any time.

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