Proof research barrel

[iukamedic]

I have a zermatt origin I’m thinking of putting a proof carbon 223 profit on. It is a 20inch 8 twist. I’ve been looking and can’t find much about the accuracy of this particular barrel. These are around 800 and would like to have some kinda idea about what I’m getting. Any guidance about this particular barrel would be appreciated.

 

[INTJ]

Many of our experiences with carbon wrapped barrels on any brand are that about 50% shoot very well, 20% are .7-.8 MOA at best, and 30% are just bad. The lighter contour carbon barrels like the sendero lite seem to have the most issues while the bull and magnum contours seem to shoot the best.

That said, all of the carbon barrel compromises are very good about warranty when their barrels don't shoot. Conversely, 90%+ of good quality steel barrels shoot well. Again, the very light contours are more prone to accuracy issues that are the heavier contours.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ive never had an issue with proof barrels and theres not many weeks go by i dont see one- for like the past 10yrs. We have good luck with em around here. Cant say much about the other newer brands, but proof and christensen work well

 

[INTJ]

LOL! We have had lots of issues with Proof carbons and Christensens. We have had the best luck with heavier contour Bartlein, Benchmark, and Carbon Six.

The old Proofs are very good. The newer ones have been very inconsistent for us.

 

[Carl S]

I may have been lucky but ive had no trouble with proof barrels.they shoot extremely well.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

LOL! We have had lots of issues with Proof carbons and Christensens. We have had the best luck with heavier contour Bartlein, Benchmark, and Carbon Six.

The old Proofs are very good. The newer ones have been very inconsistent for us.

Its not the same once they stopped using bartleins and bought lawrence barrels or whatever that was. All of my personal ones and the blanks i have stuck back are bartleins from proof

 

[DaveTooley]

CF adds unneeded, expensive complexity regardless of manufacturer. Taking barrels of the same weight, all steel barrels will out perform CF barrels in the long run.

 

[INTJ]

Its not the same once they stopped using bartleins and bought lawrence barrels or whatever that was. All of my personal ones and the blanks i have stuck back are bartleins from proof

What is frustrating to me is I have had some that are stupid accurate, then the next one struggles to stay below 2 MOA.

 

[iukamedic]

I sure appreciate the advise. Looks like I might stick with steel. The worst thing would be to spend that kind of money and it not shoot. Thanks again.

 

[LVLAaron]

Bartlein makes carbon wrapped barrels... if you really want one.

 

[INTJ]

Bartlein makes carbon wrapped barrels... if you really want one.

I have had to send one of those back as well. I think it's just hard to make CF barrels........

 

[gme]

so far, the Proof's I've put on have shot well, but the extra $$ isn't really buying you anything except cool factor