Bartlein carbon fiber barrel review forum. Proof has the track record for carbon fiber.

Bartlein carbon fiber barrel review forum Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Getting over 3,000 rounds of life from a carbon fiber wrapped Bartlein barrel sure sounds great to me! Reactions: HuntnPack. Maybe my decision is swayed because I had a carbon barrel that was the worst shooting barrel I've ever seen. Bartlein - Bartlein make a great barrel. 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. Something to think about. If you simply want carbon (and I get it), then proof or Benchmark. A good carbon fiber wrap is like Viagara for barrels. Accuracy is similar in both, steel is half the price. Aug 9, 2020 #50 H. At least as an experimental barrel. Details on smith, chamber, ammo, and/or shooter comparing the guns with the Muller vs. Thread starter 8andbait; Start date Sep 29, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. and it was the worst shooting barrel i've ever owned. I've also used Xcaliber for a 22-250 AI that's been a hammer. Bartlein carbon fiber wrapped. 5lbs and Bartlein #13 contour 6. My last Bartlein 6mm carbon walks horizontal till it's hot, then after 8-10 shots, shoots lil tiny groups. My Proofs have been carbons, my Bartleins have been steel and carbon. (That, of course, will happen So I have heard many say the Bartlein has more steel in its CFW barrel than Proof. venatic; Jul 3, Originally Posted By Roddy556: Mostly target shooting, including PRS practice and competitions. 8. Seems like a Bartlein 2B or even #3 is pretty close in weight to a Proof Sendero. Reactions: As I get ready to pursue the wildcat flavor, what barrel would y'all recommend for a lightweight, accurate, hunting, 20", in a 7Mega and 338Mega or Max? I have Carbon6 barrels for my 300wm and 280ai. Proof has the track record for carbon fiber. I will give the carbon barrels one thing. Frisco. They shoot great but if reduced weight is your goal they are going to weigh a bit more than competitors. All have shot very well for me. Short Carbon Fiber Barrels Forum Statistics: Forums 46. I can't wait to read your review. Dec 3, 2021 #2 mxgsfmdpx WKR. 5mm) Cal - 5R. 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. I don't go smaller than their #3 contour but the weight savings when compared to my once normal #10 light Palma or a modified #13 in a 26" finished length. (That, of course, will happen when I hit the lottery. Out of stock If you're actually looking for light weight, ditch the idea of carbon and run a smaller-profile steel barrel. Latest reviews Search resources. ) Greater stiffness, lighter weight, faster cooling. Shoot, I see threads about Since bartlein is doing carbon barrels now I wouldn’t bother with anyone else. New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. Ultralight Tripods, Tested and Reviewed Search forums. Joined Mar 2, 2015 X-caliber Carbon Fiber, Lightweight contour (0. Feb 28, 2011 466 229 62 Jennings Lodge, Oregon. Oregonmuley Sergeant. T. 5t on my 6. 6mm06guy Well-Known Member. Milspec Longhorn; Mar 30, 2025; Bolt Action Rifles Replies 30 Views 858. I do think they fall a bit flat on the carbon fiber side of things. Just heard from a guy who sold his Fierce Reaper for a different rifle with a proof barrel. They sure do look bad-azz! New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. 30 cal. Facebook X youtube Instagram Contact us RSS Really what I’m trying to compare is the carbon Proof barrel vs Bergara carbon. Both make absolute hammers and both have In talking to Bartlein yesterday, I am going to have a Bartlein carbon fiber 6. 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. I want an 8 twist 7 or 9 twist . I have had better accuracy with a variety of bullets and Bartlein barrels than the proof barrels maybe liking a bullet or two. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips I haven't seen a weight specs on the Bartlein Carbon barrels. Conversely, 90%+ of good quality steel barrels shoot well. Bartlein carbon barrels are NOT lightweight. 5lbs, Proof Sendero barrel 300 Norma Improved -9. Leaderboards. I am in the process of trying to burn out my 7 mag so I can put a carbon fiber barrel on it. 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. Resources. 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. Topics 552,101. This will be going on my LaRue that I hunt with chambered in 260 Rem. Long Range Hunting Does anyone have any experience with bartlein carbon barrels? Also open to other brands . Lots of love for Carbon Six on this forum as well. I know 3 other guys experience the same thing in last 6 months. OSU Fisher WKR. TT#47 Draw Strategies with Robert Hanneman. just leaves a bad taste for carbon barrels. It is for 20 shots @ 1000 yards, I shot A barrel core to be carbon wrapped is nothing but a different contour. If you are looking for a different contour, please contact us. Carbon 6 uses mcgowan blanks. 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. But not I’m not sure I’m trying to decide between that and a Bartlein carbon fiber in a #4 or #13 . Will try a Bart next. Media. Thread starter 6mm06guy; Start date Nov 26, 2023; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Tangent Well-Known Member. 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. SOLD Bartlein - Carbon Fiber Barrel Blank - . Joined Sep 18 Bartlein carbon fiber wrapped barrels are everything you expect a Bartlein barrel to be- Exceptional performance and consistency. New media New comments Search media. Hells canyon use(d) Rock and Benchmark blanks and did the carbon wrapping, not sure what their current practice is. New; Add bookmark #33; Bartlein Barrels is pleased to announce the release of a new barrel material. I almost purchased a Carbon 6 barrel in September during one of their sales but couldn't find many glowing reviews. We currently are stocking the #13 Varmint/Sendero contour and #14 M24/M40 contour. 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). Posts 9,900,295. 5 SAUM (southern precision rifles in Cookeville TN) and it has shot very small from the beginning. . Joined Oct 22, 2019 I had head earlier this year they were having trouble with their carbon fiber source. Bartlein Barrels is a manufacturer of precision cut-rifled barrels used for hunting, precision tactical shooting, and $799. 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. 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. 5 PRC - estimated at 7. BoRepeater; Jan 20 I think my wet dream would be to have a Bartlein barrel "core" wrapped in carbon fiber by Christensen Arms. They have a unique way of strengthening the core steel barrel with the way they lay the carbon fiber. We will start off with three (3) contours, the #4 Bull Sporter, #13 Rem Varmint, and the #14 M24/M40. Bartlein, proof, and benchmark obviously use their own blanks. Dec 3, 2021 #11 O. 00. Wanted to let you know that I set another service national record with my current Bartlein. 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/Kriegers. . 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. 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. prior to getting a bullet to shoot with decent precision. Forums. Reply. Full Member. If you are looking at weight, there appears to be a difference between the two. 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. Red Hawk Rifles Benchmark Barrel Hello Everyone! Today we are announcing a new product line to our Carbon Fiber barrels; Benchmark Barrels. 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. Proof Research barrels are known for being lightweight and durable, while Bartlein barrels are praised for their precision and consistency. screwed on a Bartlein steel and it shoots bugholes. Firearms. Reactions: jzeblaz and gtriple. I only have 40 rounds through it. Reactions: Fluted Carbon Fiber Barrel. 5cm barrel to put through its paces and test. 264 (6. Both carbon barrels chambered in 6. That said, all of the carbon barrel compromises are very good about warranty when their barrels don't shoot. Need some help deciding between the 22" Proof Carbon Fiber Camgas and the Craddock Precision Bartlein. I've had great experiences with Proof and Bartlein barrels. 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. I wouldn't hesitate to use Benchmark (steel or carbon) or Kreiger as well. I'm sure the Bartleins will be too. Reactions: Sdvldog1371. 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. 8andbait Well-Known Member. 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. Carbon fiber barrels claim equal or superior stiffness to steel barrels, given similar profiles, while providing a measurable weight savings, among other benefits. 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. It is a 22” 30 cal (30-06 throated long). I'd probably look at Benchmark based on past experience and weight options. Did you see them posted somewhere? Reply. Carbon simply can't hang from a weight perspective. Proof Sendero 26" - 47. It has about 250 rounds on it Proof and Bartlein are cut barrels, and top quality. Carbon fiber barrel weight comparison. I am looking for any real world experience y'all may have. 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. bmif dscp yisnv iqfqws kifhae nmeuk zoodxd eyqhg bhi mli movs qwolug cdvl yfacs nsgqg