New/replacement barrels

[Night Raider]

Where is a good place to buy a new, or replacement, barrel for a Zouave? Are there websites I could visit for info? If I was to buy a barrel would I be responsible for fitting it in place? Thanks.

[Southron Sr.]

Dixie Gun Works sells an Italian made replacement barrel for the Zouave.

You can also check with the custom barrel makers such Whitacre Machine Shop.

You can "Google" both websites.

[ms3635v]

I just installled a Whitacre barrel (bore diameter .577) in my Zoli Zouave (70's era rifle) and couldn't be happier with the way it shoots. After sighting it in, I fired a three shot group from the bench and the group measured 1 1/2 inches with the shots hitting the X-ring at about 2 o'clock. The RCBS 500M minie and 45 grains of powder is the perfeect load for this particular rifle. Now I can't can't wait to shoot it at the Nationals.

[John Holland]

Night Raider -

Some years ago I ordered a replacement barrel from Dan Whitacre for a fairly rare musket so my wife could shoot it in the N-SSA. I gave Dan the dimensions over the phone and picked it up 3 weeks later at the Nationals in Winchester. It was a drop-in fit!

JDH

[Night Raider]

Thanks everyone for the tips and testimonials. I'll give these places a visit online.

[Eggman]

I just got to say I was frustrated with my Zoli until I went to the Lyman .575 wadcutter mini ahead of 50 grains of powder. All has been roses ever since, except when Moon Pie Jackson told me I was taking too long to pour my powder. Us mountain folks are always taking abuse like that. See the Tucker and Dave vs. Evil Red Band trailer on UTube.

[RaiderANV]

HUGE PLUS for Dan Whitacre also!