New Barrel Company?

[BarrelBrothers]

Any plans for 8 twist 6mm tubes?

We have an order pending with Wilson for more 6mm 8 twist Light Varmint contoured barrels. They did sent small amount of 6mm 8 twists about 3 weeks ago but those were already spoken for with pre-orders. The few that remained went onto builds we had waiting for the barrels.

We are optimistic that we will have more soon. It's very hard to gauge with Wilson when and what they send to us. I have a call into Wilson to hopefully get a better idea as we have a strong list of pre-orders for not only 6mm 8 twist LV but an even longer list of pre-orders for 6.5 LV 8 twist too... the 6mm 8 twist and 6.5mm 8 twist are very hard to keep on the shelf!

 

[BarrelBrothers]

How many Wilson barrels are on the guns in BR/F-Class competition? A review of the equipment lists in competition show zero.

You need to re-read how I described the Wilson barrels... Your trying to compare a $160 barrel to a $370 barrel. Both shoot 1/2 MOA and are capable of 1/4 MOA with hand loads. But if we are shooting 1,000 yards - I personally would use a Bartlein; Rock or a Krieger but that's just me...

Another thing you fail to realize is Wilson has 75-80% of the AR barrel market locked up. They have less than 5% of the bolt action market that includes ALL of thier manufacturing contracts. Wilson is basically an unknown but they have been making barrels for OVER 50 years - they must be doing something correctly.

Like I said I would be pissed when you find out you spent 370 on a barrel and a 160 barrel can shoot as good!!

Back to the initial question I had for you... How many Wilson barrels have you built with? Again Im guessing none - so how can you make a statement on the quality of something you have zero data on.

 

[JRS]

You need to re-read how I described the Wilson barrels... Your trying to compare a $160 barrel to a $370 barrel. Both shoot 1/2 MOA and are capable of 1/4 MOA with hand loads. But if we are shooting 1,000 yards - I personally would use a Bartlein; Rock or a Krieger but that's just me...

Another thing you fail to realize is Wilson has 75-80% of the AR barrel market locked up. They have less than 5% of the bolt action market that includes ALL of thier manufacturing contracts. Wilson is basically an unknown but they have been making barrels for OVER 50 years - they must be doing something correctly.

Like I said I would be pissed when you find out you spent 370 on a barrel and a 160 barrel can shoot as good!!

Back to the initial question I had for you... How many Wilson barrels have you built with? Again Im guessing none - so how can you make a statement on the quality of something you have zero data on.

I have owned one rifle wearing a Wilson barrel. The old adage "when you pay for cheap, you get cheap" is alive and well.

 

[BarrelBrothers]

I have owned one rifle wearing a Wilson barrel. The old adage "when you pay for cheap, you get cheap" is alive and well.

So ONE rifle is enough data to make an informed decision? That makes sense... I see you also eliminated any and all variables to come to the conclusion as well. You must be one of those real scientific types!!

If your happy with a specific barrel keep shooting it!! But for you to come out and say the Wilson barrels are crap after shooting one rifle - tells me alot about you!

The Wilson barrels are far from "cheap" barrels. How are we able to undercut our competition is simple. We buy in such bulk that we get a huge discount... Simple business the more you buy the less you pay. By your reasoning the Wilson barrels would be better barrels if I charged 230. Not sure the logic is there...

Happy shooting!!

 

[JRS]

So ONE rifle is enough data to make an informed decision? That makes sense... I see you also eliminated any and all variables to come to the conclusion as well. You must be one of those real scientific types!!

If your happy with a specific barrel keep shooting it!! But for you to come out and say the Wilson barrels are crap after shooting one rifle - tells me alot about you!

The Wilson barrels are far from "cheap" barrels. How are we able to undercut our competition is simple. We buy in such bulk that we get a huge discount... Simple business the more you buy the less you pay. By your reasoning the Wilson barrels would be better barrels if I charged 230. Not sure the logic is there...

Happy shooting!!

Trying to put words in my mouth isn't working well for you. I did not say Wilson barrels are "crap". That is your choice of words. IMO, Wilson barrels would not be better no matter the cost. Using the term "undercut our competition" isn't a wise sales pitch, in any industry. Undercutting your competition in order to grow your business is an unattractive move. If the barrels were really that good, you wouldn't have to "undercut" your competition to sell your goods/service.

 

[arnie]

My last 223 AR build ,I used a Wilson arms barrel .I bore scoped it and was impressed .Not a single machine mark any where ,even from the chamber reamer .I use 80.5 Bergers at 500 meters and its very accurate . Wilson Arms makes a lot of barrels for other so called makers ,so you probably have them on a rifle and don't even know it .

 

[BarrelBrothers]

My last 223 AR build ,I used a Wilson arms barrel .I bore scoped it and was impressed .Not a single machine mark any where ,even from the chamber reamer .I use 80.5 Bergers at 500 meters and its very accurate . Wilson Arms makes a lot of barrels for other so called makers ,so you probably have them on a rifle and don't even know it .

Thank you for the input!! Wilson does make most of AR barrels out there under a private label. There is a 75-80% chance the AR barrel you shoot was made by Wilson. I was a bit supposed to discover that but Wilson mostly deals with major manufacturers and private labels most of thier barrels. We got lucky and were able to meet Wilson's minimum of 100 barrel orders and have have great success using Wilson barrels.

I appreciate you coming on here and giving a thumbs up for Wilson barrels. They are an almost unknown barrel maker but most major manufacturers sure know who Wilson is and the quality they produce.

 

[BarrelBrothers]

Update on new shipment of barrels - We just received a small batch of Wilson barrels on Thrs. We are also expecting more barrels next week. A quick inventory of what is available:
.224 #4 12 twist
.224 #4 12 twist (fluted)
.224 LV 10 twist
.224 LV 10 twist (fluted)
.257 #4 10 twist
6mm LV 8 twist - limited inventory as most sold as pre-orders
6.5 LV 8 twist - limited inventory as most sold as pre-orders
7mm #4 9 twist
7mm LV 9 twist
7mm LV 9 twist (fluted)

All above barrels are stainless... 180 shipped and 250 shipped for the fluted barrels. Buy 2 or more and save 10 bucks. Buy 5 or more and save 10 per barrel.

We also offer Savage Pre-fits and Remage barrels for 220 shipped and 240 shipped for the Remage barrels... the calibers; contours and twist vary on the pre-fits - inquire for more information.

We are out of the .308 barrels and hope to have more as well as .17 cal 10 twist and .20 cal #4 barrels in about 3/6 weeks... sometimes it's a hurry up and wait game with Wilson.

 

[Riesel]

Hot Dang! ! ! Just sent you a PM and just like that my wish list may have been granted. Hope to see that 6.5 LV eight twist on my porch real soon.

 

[ebb]

I am looking for a 7 or 8 twist in 30 caliber to make a subsonic 30 caliber rifle any chance of that?

 

[itchyTF]

I sure would be interested in a 24" varmint weight AR barrel in .20 Practical with 11 twist, maybe 2!

 

[hogpatrol]

I sure would be interested in a 24" varmint weight AR barrel in .20 Practical with 11 twist, maybe 2!

Go with a 10, the 40s will love it.

 

[drybean]

looking for a 8 twist 224 bbl chambered in 220 ai swift 28 in

 

[BarrelBrothers]

looking for a 8 twist 224 bbl chambered in 220 ai swift 28 in

We can do a 7 twist .224 barrel chambered for a 220 Swift AI but the max length is 26" and the barrel shank will only work for Savage or Remage pre-fits.

If that works send a PM and we can discuss further

 

[BarrelBrothers]

I am looking for a 7 or 8 twist in 30 caliber to make a subsonic 30 caliber rifle any chance of that?

We are limited on our availability of twists with Wilson... The .308 barrels from Wilson are typically 10 twist. I doubt we will have any 8 twist .308 barrels in the coming months. We are working on getting a wider selection of twist rates and more contours.

 

[boltman223]

Are 11 twist 20 cal and 9 twist .17 cal possible in the near future?

 

[BarrelBrothers]

Are 11 twist 20 cal and 9 twist .17 cal possible in the near future?

Wilson only does 10 twist .17 cal and 12 twist .20 cal. We will have those in the near future.

 

[boltman223]

Wilson only does 10 twist .17 cal and 12 twist .20 cal. We will have those in the near future.

Bummer!

 

[BarrelBrothers]

Most of the .17 cal builds I have done the shooter's are shooting light pills... Seems to be just the opposite on this fourm. Personally I shoot 20 and 25 grain pills out of my .17 fireball... Im after speed with the light calibers...

I will ask Wilson again for 9 twist and 11 twist when we have a little more pull with them.

 

[Larryh128]

I have used quite a few Wilson barrels and they are as described, good shooting barrels for a fraction of the $$ of a high end barrel. More than good enough in a hunting rifle or an AR. Are you going to shoot benchrest with one? Simple answer is no but they are a long way from crap. My heavier AR barrel (Wilson) in 223 Wylde would put 20 rounds into an 1" at 300 yds. That's probably the shooter limiting the rifle in that case. Great value in rifle barrels.