Proof Barrels

[Clucknmoan]

You hear a lot about Proof CF barrels, but can't find a lot about their SS barrels. How so they compare to a Bartlien or other top barrel manufacturers?

 

[butchlambert]

I think most of the comp guys use Bartlien, Kreiger, and other brands.

 

[jfseaman]

As @butchlambert points out.

Carbon wrapped barrels have not made it into commentary about competition.

There are a few articles, here is one: http://www.accurateshooter.com/guns-of-week/gunweek037/

A carbon wrapped or jacketed barrel from the more "mainstream" makers with a side by side comparison would be nice. 2 exactly same rifles, same barrel maker, one carbon wrapped, one "standard". A test protocol. Then someone willing and able to campaign in competition.

 

[Clucknmoan]

As @butchlambert points out.

Carbon wrapped barrels have not made it into commentary about competition.

There are a few articles, here is one: http://www.accurateshooter.com/guns-of-week/gunweek037/

A carbon wrapped or jacketed barrel from the more "mainstream" makers with a side by side comparison would be nice. 2 exactly same rifles, same barrel maker, one carbon wrapped, one "standard". A test protocol. Then someone willing and able to campaign in competition.

Yeah, im not interestred in the Carbon wrapped barrels, I was looking for feedback on the standard stainless barrels.

 

[Prose]

It's just a button rifled barrel with a 1/2 MOA guarantee just the same as all the others.

 

[Clucknmoan]

It's just a button rifled barrel with a 1/2 MOA guarantee just the same as all the

This is new to me, I thought they were cut rifled?

 

[Prose]

This is new to me, I thought they were cut rifled?

From the manufacturing description on their website I don't think so. Give them a call or send an email. Saw another article that says they do both.

 

[Crackerbacks]

This is new to me, I thought they were cut rifled?

They are cut rifled but will make button rifled if requested

 

[alintx]

And they SHOOT

 

[Shrek]

And they SHOOT

Like competitive in benchrest ?

 

[Delfuego]

They Shoot. They are very nice barrels and very straight. I have friends running them and have one waiting to be chambered.

 

[Shrek]

They Shoot. They are very nice barrels and very straight. I have friends running them and have one waiting to be chambered.

"They shoot" doesn't mean anything. There are plenty of very nice and straight barrels that are not capable of two MOA accuracy. I'm not down on Proof barrels in any way but I'd like more solid information than "they shoot". 1/4 MOA might be great in average shooting disciplines but in something like benchrest competition it wouldn't be remotely competitive. Does anyone have some real hard data to share ?

 

[Delfuego]

OK Dave. You want your solid information. Buy one and tell us. The OP didn't ask if they shoot in the 1's. 1 friend that is a smith for the Army Marksmanship Unit said the ones he has chambered had the least runout of any barrel he had seen. That was enough for me to pick one up.

 

[Clucknmoan]

I appreciate all the info but I'm looking for real hands on experience as to just how well they shoot. Who's had one, what caliber and just how well did it shoot, does it foul, etc... This would be for a PRS type discipline if anything.

I received a few coupons for a fair % off proof barrels. Trying to decide on whether the discount is worth it or if I should just buy a Bartlein as I have on other rifles.

 

[Jesse Gietzen]

they're cut. pre lapped and post lapped and conventional rifled, not 5r, if that gives you an idea of fouling. they are heat treated to relieve stress, so runout is low, but not honed, so there is usually some, as in .0005-.0015." i haven't started shooting any yet. there are a few barrels out in competition. the carbon fiber mostly in 3 gun type stuff but one did help win the 2016 wimbledon cup. another company shooter is using stainless bolt guns in 6.5 and 6 creedmoor in competitions, not sure the format. i'd like to think you wouldn't regret giving one a shot. not that bartlein and krieger aren't also excellent choices.

 

[Clucknmoan]

they're cut. pre lapped and post lapped and conventional rifled, not 5r, if that gives you an idea of fouling. they are heat treated to relieve stress, so runout is low, but not honed, so there is usually some, as in .0005-.0015." i haven't started shooting any yet. there are a few barrels out in competition. the carbon fiber mostly in 3 gun type stuff but one did help win the 2016 wimbledon cup. another company shooter is using stainless bolt guns in 6.5 and 6 creedmoor in competitions, not sure the format. i'd like to think you wouldn't regret giving one a shot. not that bartlein and krieger aren't also excellent choices.

Exactly what I was looking for. Appreciated. Anyone else with experience please chime in.

 

[gat]

Exactly what I was looking for. Appreciated. Anyone else with experience please chime in.

Decided to try one their SS before we recommended to others. Chambered one up to .284 and it was as accurate as any other maker and better than most. Had it shooting .3's right out the gate and very little copper fouling. Have chambered quite a few proofs since and they seem to be excellent in every way. Have not had a customer complaint yet. The only drawback was smaller quantities available at the time. Go for it!

 

[Clucknmoan]

Appreciate the feedback. I will probably pick up an 8 twist .224 and a .243 of some sorts. Need to give them a call and see if they what they make under an 8 twist in the 6mm, if they do. Can't find their twist options online.