Benchmark Barrels

[Verminator2]

Anybody have any experience with Benchmark Barrels out of Washington? I've been trying to find some reviews, but they are hard to come by. I'm looking at a 6mm 1-8' Twist 3 Groove, if it makes any difference.

Thanks.

 

[drano38]

I've got a 3 groove 8 twist for my 6mm Dasher on my Savage.
I think they are very good barrels at a reasonable price.
I shoot a couple long range BR matches a year with it, so I'm no expert. Hopefully others will post soon w/ more info.
That being said, about a year ago I shot my first 1000 yard match. The first relay I had a 5 shot 7.9' group with Dasher brass that had only been hydraulically formed when I shot it at this match.
A couple months ago, I shot my first F-class 500 yard match and had about five Xs and a 10 shot score of about 96.
And I've got several reloads that have .7-.8' groups at 200 yards.
If cost were no object, I'd buy a Krieger or a Broughton.
But I was able to send my Savage action to Benchmark for them to cut the threads for a good fit on my action, and that was only about $100 more. A typical gunsmith charges way more than that to fit a barrel.

 

[Verminator2]

Ok, thanks. Money is pretty tight for me,still in highschool)so these seemed like a good deal, if I could find reviews. Everything I've read on them looks really good, plus they come contoured and polished for $250. I'm not expecting BR competitive groups, but I'd like .25'-.375' groups. The rifle is going to be used for just a couple F-Class matches and mostly long range rockchucks.

 

[SomeFool]

I have a Benchmark barrel on my .223, it was installed by Kevin Rayhill at Stockade gun stocks. He recommended it, saying that the metal was very hard and a great choice for 'barrel burner' calibers because of how long they last. I have had great accuracy and easy cleaning from mine but can't comment on the longevity as the .223 doesn't work it very hard.

 

[David]

Ron at Benchmark makes some outstanding barrels. They are the main barrels that I put on customers rifles. There barrels hold several records in rimfire and also centerfire. I know there barrel did have the 1000yd group record but im not sure if it has been beaten or not.
I have been dealing with Benchmark for several years and they are first class to deal with and I can honestly say I have never got a bad barrel from them.

If you get one you wont be sorry.
Good luck.