PVA Osprey barrels?

[Kevin1990]

Been looking at these blanks for a moment and a couple other sites mention them being good quality, but virtually nothing over here. Wondering if anyone has tried them, know the quality, or how they shoot? I have had a kelbly atlas action sitting in my safe for over a year, thinking about maybe trying a 25 creed for some prone shooting and whitetail this year.

How do they stack up with other button barrels like Hart, criterion, shilen, or lilja etc?

Thanks!

 

[Larryh128]

I bought a 6.5 x 8 twist blank a few years ago when they were relatively new. I made a 22 in threaded for a can barrel in 6.5 Gap/Saum mated to an ARC action, Trigger Tech, MDT chassis. It was set up as a longer range hunting rifle. The barrel was nothing short of impressive. I have used several Lilja and Shilen barrels. They have nothing on an Osprey, at least not that Osprey. With a good optic on it, it would dot a 3/4 inch diamond at 500 yds with Barnes LRX bullets. I don't own inaccurate rifles and this barrel would meet or exceed any cut barrel I've ever had. Kreiger, Bartlein, Muller, all great barrels but not better.

 

[kindabitey]

I have/ had 6 Osprey barrels since they started, and all have been excellent. Currently have 6BR,
223, and 6.5 Creed. Delivery times are a little better than most for a full on pre-fit.