Gene Beggs
Active member
Guys, many of us have been studying and experimenting with this barrel vibration/tuner thing for several years. Much progress has been made, thanks to Bill Calfee, Harold Vaughn, Varmint Al, and those who participated in discussions here on BR Central.
Not so long ago, I had very little understanding of barrel vibration, and no one was more skeptical of tuners than I was. But, with time, patience and the help of those much smarter, the big picture finally came into focus. I'm not saying I know it all, but I assure you, I understand perfectly what we as shooters must know in order to take advantage of the latest in tuner technology.
NBRSA permits, and I'm sure IBS will soon follow, the use of tuners in sanctioned competition. Beginning in 2007, NBRSA also permits adjustment at the bench, so long as the bolt is removed and the shooter remains seated. This is a tremendous advantage for those who know how to use a tuner. Regardless of location, atmospheric conditions, phase of the moon or whatever, the powder charge need never be changed; all tuning can now be done with the tuner.
I'm sure there are those who are thinking, "SAY WHAT? Come on Beggs,, you've got to be kidding."
I'm just as serious as a heart attack! When you discover how easy it is to keep a rifle in tune with a tuner you will slap your forehead and say, "Damn, I can't believe it; you mean that's all there is to it?"
Yep, that's all there is to it, the big hairy monster we have been battling for years has finally been conquered. Listen up.
Some of you are probably wondering, "Beggs, if this thing is so good, why are you telling everyone in the world about it?"
Good question. My answer?
If I was hell bent on winning, and it meant that much to me, I would do my best to keep this a secret, but those who know me well understand, I am first and foremost an experimenter, writer, and teacher. My greatest satisfaction comes from developing and introducing new, inovative, products and services.
When I began experimenting with tuners in the tunnel a couple of years ago, I quickly realized; this was the answer to keeping a rifle in tune. What I did not understand was exactly how they worked. I was led to believe that only the weight added beyond the muzzle affected tune. I have since discovered this is not the case and the discovery has led to developement of a simple, inexpensive, but very effective tuner that will soon be available to everyone. The CNC shop is writing the program at this time and will begin production right away.
The tuner consists of only two identical parts. Two precision machined stainless steel collars thread onto the muzzle. They are drilled radially in four places and once positioned, tighten against each other with two small 'Tommy Bars' making adjustment at the bench easy, simple and fast.
Installation requires threading the muzzle and turning the last inch to .8490. Why? This perfectly fits a two liter soft drink bottle, which contains the spray and patches from cleaning.
FAQ's
1. When will these tuners be available? Soon.
2. How much will they cost? Yet to be determined.
3. How much weight penalty is involved? Three ounces, total.
4. How does it work? By changing the vibration frequency of the barrel, which enables one to adjust muzzle stop to coincide with bullet exit. Think of the tuner as a focusing ring. If you monitor density altitude and can read a clock, you can keep your rifle perfectly in tune throughout the day and never change the load.
5. Do you have a patent on this thing? No, this has been done before in one way or another and besides; I don't believe in patents. A patent is useless unless you are willing to defend it in court, and I am not. I prefer to share with others. If someone thinks they can do a better job at a lower price, I say, "More power to 'em."
6. Browning has a patent on their BOSS system; are you concerned about infringing on their patent? No, the BOSS is an attachment that screws on and extends beyond the muzzle, much like a muzzle brake. My collars are positioned back on the barrel approximately one inch behind the muzzle. Two different things.
7. Are you concerned that someone else will try to patent your idea? No,,, I have already told you about it and it's been seen in public many times. No one can patent it.
8. Why should I buy these collars from you? Could I not just thread a couple of cheap hex nuts on the muzzle and tighten 'em with a pipe wrench? Yeah, you could do that, but how much would they weigh? How far would you have to move them and in which direction as density altitude changes? And how much would the point of impact change after an adjustment? I've spent years and many thousands of dollars working all this out; I KNOW the answers to these questions. Also, point of impact does not change after an adjustment with my tuners. They are precision made on CNC equipment, balanced perfectly and all weigh exactly the same. That's very important.
9. Can I install the tuner or must it be installed by a gunsmith? Unless you are familiar with precision threading on a manual lathe, it would be best to have your gunsmith do the installation.
10. So, if I want one of these things, when and where will they be available? Stay tuned to BR Central, I'll advise you when the first batch is finished.
Guys, 2008 is going to be an exciting year! Best of luck to you.
Later,,
Gene Beggs
Not so long ago, I had very little understanding of barrel vibration, and no one was more skeptical of tuners than I was. But, with time, patience and the help of those much smarter, the big picture finally came into focus. I'm not saying I know it all, but I assure you, I understand perfectly what we as shooters must know in order to take advantage of the latest in tuner technology.
NBRSA permits, and I'm sure IBS will soon follow, the use of tuners in sanctioned competition. Beginning in 2007, NBRSA also permits adjustment at the bench, so long as the bolt is removed and the shooter remains seated. This is a tremendous advantage for those who know how to use a tuner. Regardless of location, atmospheric conditions, phase of the moon or whatever, the powder charge need never be changed; all tuning can now be done with the tuner.
I'm sure there are those who are thinking, "SAY WHAT? Come on Beggs,, you've got to be kidding."
I'm just as serious as a heart attack! When you discover how easy it is to keep a rifle in tune with a tuner you will slap your forehead and say, "Damn, I can't believe it; you mean that's all there is to it?"
Yep, that's all there is to it, the big hairy monster we have been battling for years has finally been conquered. Listen up.
Some of you are probably wondering, "Beggs, if this thing is so good, why are you telling everyone in the world about it?"
Good question. My answer?
If I was hell bent on winning, and it meant that much to me, I would do my best to keep this a secret, but those who know me well understand, I am first and foremost an experimenter, writer, and teacher. My greatest satisfaction comes from developing and introducing new, inovative, products and services.
When I began experimenting with tuners in the tunnel a couple of years ago, I quickly realized; this was the answer to keeping a rifle in tune. What I did not understand was exactly how they worked. I was led to believe that only the weight added beyond the muzzle affected tune. I have since discovered this is not the case and the discovery has led to developement of a simple, inexpensive, but very effective tuner that will soon be available to everyone. The CNC shop is writing the program at this time and will begin production right away.
The tuner consists of only two identical parts. Two precision machined stainless steel collars thread onto the muzzle. They are drilled radially in four places and once positioned, tighten against each other with two small 'Tommy Bars' making adjustment at the bench easy, simple and fast.
Installation requires threading the muzzle and turning the last inch to .8490. Why? This perfectly fits a two liter soft drink bottle, which contains the spray and patches from cleaning.
FAQ's
1. When will these tuners be available? Soon.
2. How much will they cost? Yet to be determined.
3. How much weight penalty is involved? Three ounces, total.
4. How does it work? By changing the vibration frequency of the barrel, which enables one to adjust muzzle stop to coincide with bullet exit. Think of the tuner as a focusing ring. If you monitor density altitude and can read a clock, you can keep your rifle perfectly in tune throughout the day and never change the load.
5. Do you have a patent on this thing? No, this has been done before in one way or another and besides; I don't believe in patents. A patent is useless unless you are willing to defend it in court, and I am not. I prefer to share with others. If someone thinks they can do a better job at a lower price, I say, "More power to 'em."
6. Browning has a patent on their BOSS system; are you concerned about infringing on their patent? No, the BOSS is an attachment that screws on and extends beyond the muzzle, much like a muzzle brake. My collars are positioned back on the barrel approximately one inch behind the muzzle. Two different things.
7. Are you concerned that someone else will try to patent your idea? No,,, I have already told you about it and it's been seen in public many times. No one can patent it.
8. Why should I buy these collars from you? Could I not just thread a couple of cheap hex nuts on the muzzle and tighten 'em with a pipe wrench?
Yeah, you could do that, but how much would they weigh? How far would you have to move them and in which direction as density altitude changes? And how much would the point of impact change after an adjustment? I've spent years and many thousands of dollars working all this out; I KNOW the answers to these questions. Also, point of impact does not change after an adjustment with my tuners. They are precision made on CNC equipment, balanced perfectly and all weigh exactly the same. That's very important.9. Can I install the tuner or must it be installed by a gunsmith? Unless you are familiar with precision threading on a manual lathe, it would be best to have your gunsmith do the installation.
10. So, if I want one of these things, when and where will they be available? Stay tuned to BR Central, I'll advise you when the first batch is finished.
Guys, 2008 is going to be an exciting year! Best of luck to you.
Later,,
Gene Beggs
