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Polygonal rifling! Yay or nay?

No manches"

Sorry to beat an old horse".
I would like to know personal opinion from actual users of polygonal barrels.
It seemed that it was a rave 10 years or so.
Let me know your thoughts.
Your experiences.

Is it beneficial?.
I am in the search for a new barrel, and would like to try something different.

Thanks in advance.
Hugo
 
No manches said:
Sorry to beat an old horse".
I would like to know personal opinion from actual users of polygonal barrels.
It seemed that it was a rave 10 years or so.
Let me know your thoughts.
Your experiences.

Is it beneficial?.
I am in the search for a new barrel, and would like to try something different.

Thanks in advance.
Hugo
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I understand Shilen's work very well on the competition RF stage. I have no personal experience myself.
 
If you are referring to something like the Shilen Ratchet rifling?
I used a Shilen 7.5R service rifle barrel from WOA and it was one of my favorites. Pulled it about a season ago.

Its in the back up SR Upper now and still going strong. It was still shooting at 600 for me but given round count was WAY over expected for a button barrel I finally pulled it from the primary.
 
SSchnd said:
If you are referring to something like the Shilen Ratchet rifling?
I used a Shilen 7.5R service rifle barrel from WOA and it was one of my favorites. Pulled it about a season ago.

Its in the back up SR Upper now and still going strong. It was still shooting at 600 for me but given round count was WAY over expected for a button barrel I finally pulled it from the primary.
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Seen several rifle makers producing polygonal rifling barrels..
And many call them different.
I just have never seen or heard of any" (if) benefits over traditional cut rifling..

Accuracy benefits?
Some say" they give Longer shot strings (more shooting before cleaning).

I got my eye on a pac-nor,..
But before I jump 100% committed..
I want people's opinions.
 
Kurz said:
https://www.lothar-walther.com/gun-barrel-blanks/rifle-barrels/polygon-usa/?p=1

http://schneiderriflebarrels.com/

Schneiders are P5 in the above discussion. I have several of both makers.

:)
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If I my ask..
From your position"..
Would you recommend the polygonal barrels for accuracy?. Consistency?
And have you seen any drawbacks from it?

I guess I should state what action and cartridge I am to re-barrel.
Is a pre-64 winchester model 70 in 257 roberts.

Soon to be a 270-257R ackley
 
I have a BHW 24" 3 groove polygonal barrel on a AR15 chambered in 6x45
Accuracy is great, clean up is a breeze.
Would I put 1 on a competition rifle?
Couldn't say for sure
Hope this helps
 
No manches said:
If I my ask..
From your position"..
Would you recommend the polygonal barrels for accuracy?. Consistency?
And have you seen any drawbacks from it?

I guess I should state what action and cartridge I am to re-barrel.
Is a pre-64 winchester model 70 in 257 roberts.

Soon to be a 270-257R ackley
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What is a 270-257R Ackley?
 
Bc'z said:
I have a BHW 24" 3 groove polygonal barrel on a AR15 chambered in 6x45
Accuracy is great, clean up is a breeze.
Would I put 1 on a competition rifle?
Couldn't say for sure
Hope this helps
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Same here. BHW 20” 6.5 Grendel Barrel 3 groove polygonal barrel on an AR15. Accuracy is really good, better than the Howa 1500 Mini Action. The BHW 3P barrel is one of my favorite barrels. It is also faster than the Howa Mini Action too.
 
I have a pac-nor polygonal for my RFBR rifle. It was fitted and had a short run of testing because of the timing of the season. The barrel showed very good but needed more testing. We pulled it and I went back to a known barrel. It showed signs of a winner. The reason behind me trying it was the thought that the rifling pattern would be less effected by wind.
Todd
 
Lone Hunter said:
Same here. BHW 20” 6.5 Grendel Barrel 3 groove polygonal barrel on an AR15. Accuracy is really good, better than the Howa 1500 Mini Action. The BHW 3P barrel is one of my favorite barrels. It is also faster than the Howa Mini Action too.
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Info like this is great, thanks for posting
 
Todd Earhart said:
I have a pac-nor polygonal for my RFBR rifle. It was fitted and had a short run of testing because of the timing of the season. The barrel showed very good but needed more testing. We pulled it and I went back to a known barrel. It showed signs of a winner. The reason behind me trying it was the thought that the rifling pattern would be less effected by wind.
Todd
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Great info..
Thanks for sharing!..
Would you back to testing? Or will you drop it
 
SSchnd said:
If you are referring to something like the Shilen Ratchet rifling?
I used a Shilen 7.5R service rifle barrel from WOA and it was one of my favorites. Pulled it about a season ago.

Its in the back up SR Upper now and still going strong. It was still shooting at 600 for me but given round count was WAY over expected for a button barrel I finally pulled it from the primary.
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The Shilen ratchet is not their polygonal.
 
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