Thoughts on 3 groove barrels

[JBTech]

Hello, I am working out the details for doing a 30 BR build and I came across Hart barrels
They offer a three groove 1/17 twist
I don’t believe I have ever heard of a three groove barrel
I would like to hear your thoughts or experiences on a three groove barrel,

TY John

 

[Paul Hilgedick]

I have used a number of 3 groove Lilja barrels on hunting rifles. They shoot great. I"ve had 1 3 groove Lilja on my 600 yd gun. It shot pretty well.

Paul H

 

[steve210]

I had a 3 groove lilja in a 30BR, it was the best barrel I've ever had.

 

[WillyTP]

There has been many great 3 groove Lilja barrels in the IBS score game. I know of one that has won a yardage at a national event and a 25x.

 

[Northridge]

Ive had plenty of success out of Lilja 3 grooves out of my shop but can’t say I e chambered a hart 3 grooves in recent time..

Shawn Williams

 

[jackieschmidt]

Way back in the 1990’s, Lilia pioneered the 3-Grove barrel in Short Range Benchrest. As I remember, they were very competitive.

 

[DHuffman]

Huge fan of the 3 groove Lilja, they've done me well.

 

[S Miller]

I have several Lilja three grooves on hunting rifles all solid performers. I have a hart 3 groove on a 6ppc panda that gave me a 6th place finish in a 100 yard agg at the super shoot. Just imagine my face checking the results at the end of the agg and seeing my name two ahead of Tony Boyer. I would say just try it, you may get a real good one. Good luck with your build.

 

[AlNyhus]

I used a bunch of Lilja 3 groove .30's on HBR and VFS guns. In fact, my IBS Hunter Class National Championship win was with a 3 groove Lilja. twisted 1:17. I also have Lilja 3 grooves on a 22BR and two in 6BR. All shoot killer good.

A slightly younger version with the IBS hardware and a Lilja 17 three groove.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[Kurz]

I don’t believe I have ever heard of a three groove barrel

You've been here since late 2014 and haven't read about 3-groove barrels? Read more...

We, as shooters, are blessed to have a large number of great barrel makers in this country alone. It's difficult now to choose which one to order from unless you have particular scruples or the price point is in your range.

It's not just the number of grooves which can make a difference but the other multitude of nuances that go into making top tier barrels.

Take some time to actually study what each maker creates and sells to us.

Remember, it can be the Indian instead of the arrow...

 

[AlNyhus]

Remember, it can be the Indian instead of the arrow...

Good Indians shoot great arrows. -Al

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I have also found velocity is pretty impressive with the Lilja 3 grooves. A nice bonus in a hunting rifle.

 

[X-Caveman]

Just ordered one from Carson. So easy to work with.

 

[shoot4fun]

Is it safe to say that Lilja 3-groove barrels are "GROOVEY"?

 

[Tommie]

Same as above. I have noticed that some smiths don’t like chambering odd-numbered groove barrels. From what little I know, they’re more difficult to get the bore indicated true zero. Dunno really.

 

[tjtjwdad]

I have a 3-groove Lija barrel on my 20VT, it I really like it.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I used a bunch of Lilja 3 groove .30's on HBR and VFS guns. In fact, my IBS Hunter Class National Championship win was with a 3 groove Lilja. twisted 1:17. I also have Lilja 3 grooves on a 22BR and two in 6BR. All shoot killer good.

A slightly younger version with the IBS hardware and a Lilja 17 three groove.

Good shootin' -Al

You were just a child! Lol!

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I've had and seen some really good 3 groove bbls over the years. Especially several 30's but I've only seen a few 3 grooves of other calibers, that I can remember. PacNor made some really good 3 groove 30's too.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Same as above. I have noticed that some smiths don’t like chambering odd-numbered groove barrels. From what little I know, they’re more difficult to get the bore indicated true zero. Dunno really.

It doesnt bother me. I wouldnt say its more difficult to dial them in. Maybe it takes an extra minute or two but no big deal.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Just ordered one from Carson. So easy to work with.

I hope my 25 caliber from them is landing soon.