SMI H&R smokless muzzleloader barrel

I’m not to sure what you going to get out of a reloading manual for a smokeless muzzleloader but there’s lots of good information on here if you spend some time reading through previous post.

If you already have a SML you may want to post what you have with all the detail on barrel profile, length, plug, what kind modules you have and what your ignition source your using. The more details give the better information you’ll receive.

Good luck and enjoy!

It’s the 209 breech plug from smokeless muzzleloader inc barrel for a H&R platform not sure on the barrel length just yet I’m waiting on it in the mail I acquired it from a friend who passed and never shot it

I personally don’t run one but it was a question I knew was going to be asked. I would assume operating pressures would be very similar to a CVA. Bushing size is another factor you will need to know about.

Many of us are here to help.

First off when you get it make sure the barrel is in good shape, take the breech plug out and inspect it, take some pictures of both ends of the plug and post them here.
Also measure the barrel breech and give the diameter and for how far before it starts to taper, also total length of barrel with the muzzle diameter.
I've seen these before years back and if I remember correctly they were Pacnor blanks?
The breech plug pictures is one of the key factors in determining what to recommend.

SMI Shop phone # 765-998-7320
This number was valid as of
11-14-2019 as given by the Owner of SMI .
No Guesses as this IS who made them and will have parts too .
If youd post what you find out that may help any future guys that come along that would be great . Loads ?? Address ??
Good luck !!!

I think that he changed to 32” sometime after I got the 36”. Regardless, the 36” was extremely accurate. At the time I asked why 36 was chosen. 

Yanman going over this thread i see where this barrel is on a H&R Handi-Rifle frame .
There IS a structural difference between the handi-rifle frame and the H&R shotguns and smaller pistol cartrige cf frames .
The Handi-rifle has internal bracing throughout the central part of their actions and faces internally as well as metalurgical differences , i believe as well , to prevent frame stretch that the lesser actions lack .
Just to post this info , ive seen the mating face of the actions braced with 5/16 4140 steel and different longer firing pins fashioned to improve the strength of the older Non-handi rifle actions from collapseing there when converted . A surface case hardened heat treat was also done to strengthen the frame from stretching .
If id ever do anything with it , i have a really old 1925 H&R Hammerless shotgun action and barrel that i would do this with it for sure for a conversion as once was planned .
Like i said this is just a FYI for guys contemplateing this conversion for the sake of reliability and strength . Especially if some increased velocity is desired coupled with a stouter barrel . Just figured id share this here.....

If you had the rifle frame you were good to go but it still had to be sent to smi for fitting the barrel because of tolerances we not close enough for one size fits all. Btw I heard Ron Name died.