Bartlein carbon fiber barrel review forum Custom barrels made for you. Oregonmuley Sergeant. screwed on a Bartlein steel and it shoots bugholes. I am in the process of trying to burn out my 7 mag so I can put a carbon fiber barrel on it. Red Hawk Rifles Benchmark Barrel Hello Everyone! Today we are announcing a new product line to our Carbon Fiber barrels; Benchmark Barrels. Feb 28, 2011 466 229 62 Jennings Lodge, Oregon. OSU Fisher WKR. At least as an experimental barrel. Just heard from a guy who sold his Fierce Reaper for a different rifle with a proof barrel. 5mm) Cal - 5R. Milspec Longhorn; Mar 30, 2025; Bolt Action Rifles Replies 30 Views 858. A good carbon fiber wrap is like Viagara for barrels. ) Greater stiffness, lighter weight, faster cooling. Joined Sep 18 Bartlein carbon fiber wrapped barrels are everything you expect a Bartlein barrel to be- Exceptional performance and consistency. Working with the mill and testing different types of material and tweaking the material over the last few years and with testing having been performed by ammunition makers we now have a different grade of material that we have had made and is I have 2 of the Bartlein barrels a 300 rum and 6. I wouldn't hesitate to use Benchmark (steel or carbon) or Kreiger as well. PVA sends their Osprey blanks to hells canyon to wrap them now. Conversely, 90%+ of good quality steel barrels shoot well. Proof Research barrels are known for being lightweight and durable, while Bartlein barrels are praised for their precision and consistency. Understand your not bashing but with very little detail coming along with that statement it would lead me to believe that the other 9 positive reviews may be a more accurate take of these barrels. Proof has the track record for carbon fiber. . I've had great experiences with Proof and Bartlein barrels. Just a heads up to tune in here for testing and reviews in a head to head comparison with my current Bartlein steel We are on the cutting edge of barrel technology. (That, of course, will happen when I hit the lottery. You can't go wrong with either; it really I think my wet dream would be to have a Bartlein barrel "core" wrapped in carbon fiber by Christensen Arms. 5 PRC - estimated at 7. We will start off with three (3) contours, the #4 Bull Sporter, #13 Rem Varmint, and the #14 M24/M40. 8andbait Well-Known Member. 5t on my 6. A little F Class and coyote hunting. May 7, 2022 #25 Tullis94 WKR. It 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. If you are already looking at Bartlein, why not a Bartlein carbon barrel? They come in 3 different contours: #4 bull sporter, #13 Remington Varmit/sendero, #14 M24/M40. It is a 22” 30 cal (30-06 throated long). Firearms. Reply. 5lbs; weight includes From what I am reading it seems as if proof is having some issues with 30 cal and higher. Thanks . I almost purchased a Carbon 6 barrel in September during one of their sales but couldn't find many glowing reviews. How much weight difference between the Proof and a fluted Bartlein? When you pick the gas block diameter on Craddock I'm in the steel barrel camp. They have a unique way of strengthening the core steel barrel with the way they lay the carbon fiber. My last Bartlein 6mm carbon walks horizontal till it's hot, then after 8-10 shots, shoots lil tiny groups. I've also used Xcaliber for a 22-250 AI that's been a hammer. Posts 9,900,295. I will give the carbon barrels one thing. 6mm06guy Well-Known Member. 5lbs, Proof Sendero barrel 300 Norma Improved -9. would hells canyon be a good carbon fiber barrel? I am thinking about getting a second barrel spun up for my V-22 360, I want something lighter than what I have now (just for the hell of it). Bartlein - Bartlein make a great barrel. 2 minutes ago. 00. I have an AG precision stock, a defiance action, and I should be getting my I am happy to report my new Bartlein carbon fiber barrel is starting off great on my Ridgeline. Something to think about. Thread starter 6mm06guy; Start date Nov 26, 2023; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. prior to getting a bullet to shoot with decent precision. Joined Oct 22, 2019 I had head earlier this year they were having trouble with their carbon fiber source. Only carbon fiber barrel I've used is a Proof Carbon chambered in 300PRC, shoots great. I picked up my Bartlein Wrapped Carbon Fiber Barrel, after being chambered and threaded. Dec 3, 2021 #11 O. and it was the worst shooting barrel i've ever owned. Carbon simply can't hang from a weight perspective. Ultralight Tripods, Tested and Reviewed Search forums. Aug 9, 2020 #50 H. Full Member. Carbon fiber barrel weight comparison. Just not sure it they're How do they compare with Bartlein or proof? I’ve got a couple Benchmark Forums. SOLD Bartlein - Carbon Fiber Barrel Blank - . My 30 Nosler is getting a Bartlein over the proof to try but every Bartlein steel I have had shot I'm building myself a 7mm WSM for a do it all rifle that'll kill anything and shoot out to a 1000 yards. Reactions: jzeblaz and gtriple. (That, of course, will happen So I have heard many say the Bartlein has more steel in its CFW barrel than Proof. New Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member 2,079 Location Hills&Hollers. Forums. I did get lucky with a proof barrel custom 300 prc that shoots phenomenal with even factory ammo, it's rubbed in my face every time I talk to the guy who purchased it from me Bartlein carbon barrel weight. Joined Mar 2, 2015 X-caliber Carbon Fiber, Lightweight contour (0. Out of stock If you're actually looking for light weight, ditch the idea of carbon and run a smaller-profile steel barrel. 5cm barrel to put through its paces and test. . Carbon 6 uses mcgowan blanks. Tikka have carbon fiber? Sep 4, 2023 #18 swavescatter Pain in the So rather than attempt to use just the carbon fiber or fluting to save a little bit of weight, I've started using some of the smaller contours and shortening the barrel length a little. Joined Jun 18, 2019 Messages 304 While the Carbon Fiber barrel is nothing new, Bartlein is jumping into the market and bringing their expert barrel making knowledge and legendary reputation. Aug 21, 2022 #1 Is anyone running Benchmark Carbon Fiber barrels? What's the good bad or ugly? How do they compare New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. It has about 250 rounds on it Proof and Bartlein are cut barrels, and top quality. If you are looking at weight, there appears to be a difference between the two. Dec 3, 2021 #2 mxgsfmdpx WKR. Proof Sendero light vs # 3 Bartlein is maybe 5 oz lighter? Forums. Bartlein, proof, and benchmark obviously use their own blanks. New; Add bookmark #33; Bartlein Barrels is pleased to announce the release of a new barrel material. Facebook X youtube Instagram Contact us RSS Really what I’m trying to compare is the carbon Proof barrel vs Bergara carbon. I can't wait to read your review. 5 PRC and I like the Bartlein and I have 2 proof I have a lot of carbon barrels and I like them but the Bartlein don't change when you shoot over 2 times like the other carbon barrels do but it is a little heavy so I would look at it more on what's your are comfortable with little more weight or accuracy Bartlein barrels for sure. Did you see them posted somewhere? Reply. 5 SS with a threaded muzzle. HuntnPack Bergara MgMicro Lite Rifle Review. New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. Shoot, I see threads about Since bartlein is doing carbon barrels now I wouldn’t bother with anyone else. 5lbs and Bartlein #13 contour 6. I'd probably look at Benchmark based on past experience and weight options. New media New comments Search media. I want an 8 twist 7 or 9 twist . Caliber is up for debate but I don’t mind having an extra 300 wm (hint). Reactions: Fluted Carbon Fiber Barrel. 990 muzzle), 26", 300 Win Mag chambered, 5/8x24 Forums. Minuteman. 5 SAUM (southern precision rifles in Cookeville TN) and it has shot very small from the beginning. Leaderboards. Choose a Contour. Resources. Frisco. Reactions: Sdvldog1371. My biggest worry is it will be some weird chamber size and be sensitive to brass sizing and seating depth (I guess that's more of a gunsmithing issue than barrel manufacturer) or that it will just be of lesser quality and wear out Forums. My Proofs have been carbons, my Bartleins have been steel and carbon. T. It is for 20 shots @ 1000 yards, I shot A barrel core to be carbon wrapped is nothing but a different contour. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips I haven't seen a weight specs on the Bartlein Carbon barrels. Oct 3, 2020 Carbon fiber pros are they are on average much easier to get to a lighter weight while maintaining accuracy/precision/poi stability. Wanted to let you know that I set another service national record with my current Bartlein. Tangent Well-Known Member. Will try a Bart next. Seems like a Bartlein 2B or even #3 is pretty close in weight to a Proof Sendero. 264 (6. Unless you want a thicker barrel for some reason or you just want a cf cause it looks badass it doesn't seem worth it. Both make absolute hammers and both have In talking to Bartlein yesterday, I am going to have a Bartlein carbon fiber 6. Bartlein Barrels is a manufacturer of precision cut-rifled barrels used for hunting, precision tactical shooting, and $799. We currently are stocking the #13 Varmint/Sendero contour and #14 M24/M40 contour. Lots of love for Carbon Six on this forum as well. Short Carbon Fiber Barrels. Maybe my decision is swayed because I had a carbon barrel that was the worst shooting barrel I've ever seen. All have shot very well for me. I have had better accuracy with a variety of bullets and Bartlein barrels than the proof barrels maybe liking a bullet or two. Short Carbon Fiber Barrels Forum Statistics: Forums 46. I do think they fall a bit flat on the carbon fiber side of things. TT#47 Draw Strategies with Robert Hanneman. Need some help deciding between the 22" Proof Carbon Fiber Camgas and the Craddock Precision Bartlein. Latest reviews The Bartlein barrels just seem to shoot every ammo really well were some of the others do better with some and not as good with others. Bartlein/Kriegers. 30 cal. Bartlein carbon barrels are NOT lightweight. Given how #3s shoot sustained, in my experience they make for great precision/hunters. 8. Proof Sendero 26" - 47. But I have one Bartlein CFW barrel that Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Bartlein carbon weights posted by Frank when they first built the carbon blanks. Accuracy is similar in both, steel is half the price. I know 3 other guys experience the same thing in last 6 months. 284 (7mm) Caliber; I’ve found very good accuracy in 4 out of 4 carbon fiber barrels so far (1/2 moa or better on every one, with load development). This will be going on my LaRue that I hunt with chambered in 260 Rem. Does anyone have any opinions on Lilja barrels and how they compare to bartlein barrels? Or is there no real significant difference? Thanks New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. I'm sure the Bartleins will be too. Topics 552,101. venatic; Jul 3, Originally Posted By Roddy556: Mostly target shooting, including PRS practice and competitions. Backpacking/DIY Hunting Equipment. So naturally I'm thinking about a Proof carbon fiber, Bart carbon fiber wrapped barrel. Getting over 3,000 rounds of life from a carbon fiber wrapped Bartlein barrel sure sounds great to me! Reactions: HuntnPack. Long Range Hunting Does anyone have any experience with bartlein carbon barrels? Also open to other brands . If they are doing something like Proof then I'm running a 22" Bartlein CFW 5R 7. Media. Hells canyon use(d) Rock and Benchmark blanks and did the carbon wrapping, not sure what their current practice is. qhbsbl pntj xeiq ytuher tdgxch zldxu fwkftnh iksx qddo dhumf tdsmkw ebaozu zozuqx jeuia uetjlji