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Bartlein barrels reviews forum I haven't shot this. I then called Bartlein and they said shipping was $17. Deleted member 108014 Guest. We were sufficiently impressed with reports about Bartlein barrels from top smiths such as Alan Warner Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Go for it! The 2b & 7MM-08 combo makes for a perfect all around hunting rig. Insurance is on you. I use a thread lubricant that reduces torque requirements but reaches the same compression on the receiver. Each inch of barrel is good for 50-100fps depending on load, and grain of projectile. Sent in photos, targets, load data. 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. I've owned several button barrels and a few cut rifled barrels from K&P, Bartlein, Brux and Krieger. Click HERE to read the story, by Robert Whitley. 317millhand; Feb 7, 2025; Replies 5 Views 370. Mr. Upper: ADM- billet Jp-LMOS BCG Bartlein 1:7. 5 twist SS Heavy Varmint 29". I don't have a good scale, but I think it's listed at 2. ** I know you may want a Bart but look up Mueller Works. rifles, optics, ammo, gunsmithing, customization, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . Feb 27, 2025. So, they decided to stop. I'm going to send this barrel off to have it converted by D Wilson to work with my LMT MRP, but I wanted to make sure it shot well first. 237. Bartlein/Kriegers. I have heard a mix bag of reviews on the McGowen barrels. If you are thinking of However, Iv been looking into barrels and reviews till I’m blue in the face and just can’t seem to make a decision on a 18” mid tier/budget barrel ($250-$350), or even find much feedback on a couple. I currently am running Bartlein barrels and have no complaints about them. Feb 11, 2025. 75 twist. The Jackson, WI-based barrel maker―well-known for barrel uniformity and bore finish that is second to none―sent lathe operator Brady Westling to be on hand at the event, selling Forums. Muzzle threaded by local gunsmith. Like others have said, get whichever one you can get your hands on. Deleted member 46119 Lothar Walther barrel reviews? ohiohunter; Nov 12, 2013; 2 3. However I want to keep the factory stock. Another option for carbon barrels , if that's what you really want, is look at carbon six or hells canyon armory, both can get the twist/contour you want. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics . This is a 18" Bartlein 6. Buyer must comply with all applicable laws and arrange for FFL transfer; local face-to-face transfer is preferred and can be arranged in the Denver and surrounding area. Bartlein is the most consistent from my testing. 5 Creedmoor, Bartlein barrel melonited threaded at 5/8 24 TPI with thread protector. 5 SAUM (southern precision rifles in Cookeville TN) and it has shot very small from the beginning. I’m looking for 2-3 lite contour 7 twist Bartlein barrel blanks if anybody has a lead on one or three. I pm’d Frank but he hasn’t been on the forum since May. Honestly I've used about every button rifled barrel out there and had bad barrels from just about every one of The increase in diameter results in a stiffer barrel. Mike at Manzella precision is pretty happy with how well the barrel dialed in and how consistent the lands and grooves are. I've had barrels in . Resources. Latest reviews Author list. " A chart included with the story showed, of the eleven barrel makers listed, Bartlein provided 43% of the barrels. I can't decide between a 3 or 3b CLE doesn't have any 6mm Bartlein or Krieger blanks in stock at the moment but should be arriving soon. Upgrade. The barrels that I’m eyeing the most in no particular order are Odin, Satern, Rexus (apprehensively), Wilson Combat, and Brownells. Dan Muller been around a long time and knows what he's doinghis barrels are very well regarded. Bartlein uses some of the most advanced computer-aided manufacturing processes available. 56/223 Remington are four-groove barrels and unlike Bartlein, Krieger Barrels Inc will chamber their own AR-15 barrels , install the barrel extension and put the gas port dead center in a groove. F. Next My LW barrel is fairly accurate but I have many other Bartlein or Krieger barrels that would make it look bad by comparison. Barrels like all things go up and down and change over the years. Jump to Latest 877 I ordered a 26" Bartlein barrel from Whidden Gun Works about 2 months ago. Sent my original Vudoo Gen 1 in for a new barrel. Forums. Full Forum Listing. We are on the cutting edge of barrel technology. PowPowHawg; Feb 27, 2025; Replies 0 Views 79. Prev. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Again mtn rifle 600 yards max. 75 gain twist barrel blank. Joined May 3, 2006 Messages 1,055 Location Oklahoma City Ok. Reactions: Heimdall2 I'm running a 22" Bartlein CFW 5R 7. 1” length, 6. 750" GB. Correct me if I'm wrong, but what made 5R famous was its enhancement over other geometries of cut-rifling . I believe that Bartlein claims 35 to 40 ft/lbs is minimum and 65 to 70 is maximum in my opinion. 00 each, shipped. It's a 16" 1:7 twist, cut rifled 5R stainless steel mid-length. Fit, finish and chambering is A++, all round great experience from discussions, ordering and delivery. Classifieds. Backpacking/DIY Hunting Equipment. Looking for any pictures that are out there of either barrel contour. Brux typically makes . Just wanted to know what is typical barrel life on a bartlein? Thanks I would like to start off by saying thanks to Frank Green et al @ Bartlein barrels for a well machined example of an M14 barrel. 22 cal barrels available. 5 Creedmoor build I’ve got in the works and don’t have anybody within my shooting circles with any firsthand experience with them. and will confirm the twist rate with Jerry Prasser in the morning. It is a 360 with a straight 1. I'd put them against any makers barrel made, Bartlein, Krieger, Shilen or Hart which I also have. 8K (black) with the 24 inch straight 1. There is a gent on Snipers hide rimfire forum that seems to be consistently winning match's with his cz/IBI combo. Remington 700 SA with 23 inch, 1:8 twist, fluted, #3 Bartlein barrel and a Timney trigger. as a examples. First question, Which bartlein contour compares best to sendero profile? Second question Any experience with bartlein cf that would sway me to choose it over a proof? This will be a 21 or 22" light rifle for the Mrs. Think all thru the shop. Right now figuring about 23 inches for the finished barrel length. Home. after testing the torque without any lubricant and then with, the torque came to 57 ft/lbs and is very repeatable if the barrel has to come off at a later date. I’m going to order a new barrel for a Remington 700 243 soon. I’ve been told of several Brux barrels that were even tighter than . M Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Yes, Brux, Bartlein, Krieger, etc are typically better than McGowan. Latest reviews Search It’s worth the money for the great Bartlein barrels and chambering/work they do, but the advice is invaluable. I have had one rifle with a Bartlein that has been a great gun and also hear very good reviews on the Benchmark too. As for your reasons for choosing a Rifle +1 gas system, you're assumption is incorrect the a SA AGB will fit under the handguard just fine. Next up in part 4 will be the final Accuracy Evaluation and a GEISSELLE BARREL SHOOTOUT 18" CUT RIFLES SPR Vs 14. 1 Eley, 2 different SK, and I just received a Bartlein barrel from Craddock Precision. Bartlein barrel help Accuracy is great from my rifle and is on par with the steel Bartlein, Shilen and Lilja barrels I have on other rifles. Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Devine, SOCOM, EBR, classifieds They are great barrels. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Preferred barrel blanks reviews. I'll be honest guys. RL22 really heats the barrel up quickly. Members 75,131. They were offering the EC V2 tuners also so said what the hell and got one too! The barreled action came back today. Bottom line is this: Known manufacturers offer products with a I've used a number of Barlein barrels the last week and a good number of them over the past few months, I've been very impressed with them, they nail the barrel specs which Proof Research barrels are known for being lightweight and durable, while Bartlein barrels are praised for their precision and consistency. It has a bartlein barrel on it with approximately 1500 rds down it. MT260TX; Yesterday at 3:17 PM; Replies 4 Views 194 For sale a Bartlein LV, 27”, 6mm, 13. 85 x 13. S. Custom barrels made for you. Does anyone else do these drop in barrels ? A while back on another forum there was a barrel rankings chart,call them Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3. Got the barrel Saturday after shooting a match with my smith, spun it on and loaded some ammo at midnight 105 HYBs with 31. Replies 30 MW barrels shoot lights fucking out. Hope to shoot it more this weekend At Camp Atterbury this summer during the 2017 NRA National High Power Rifle Long Range Championships, I was able to observe first-hand the latest and greatest from Bartlein Barrels. Cash payment in person is preferred. Popapi Well-Known Member. 280AI that's threaded 5/8"x 24. For Sale Bartlein 260 Remington Barrel. Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . 224 barrel, even an expensive one, will not shoot tight groups with . However before jumping in and getting your work done quickly, consider this. Latest reviews Search resources. Rifle Specs: DTA SRS with monopod, SAC 26. He gets the finished work and gun won't chamber ammo properly. Saw Vudoo was offering 1. IMO There are way too many other barrel choices out there to put up with attitude or products like that. I have a Bartlein CF barrel chambered in 300 W. 750 gas block with Rifle Length Gas from Craddock. Also sent a Proof barrel chambered with same reamer to have the same process done and it looks the same as it did when I sent it off. Had 400 rds on it then set back to 30 nosler and has never been shot since. There is a lot of good info over on snipershide about barrel legnth and velocity. I've got a bunch of high end ar15 barrels, 2 proof cfw barrels, 4 bartlien barrels, 2 noveske barrels, and a shilen. actually walther a bit highish. Topics 1,231,594. Dan probably makes the best . For all intents and purposes you're building a custom gun minus the stock. 5 prc built using an Ace barrel, 26" medium Palma, 7. They both shoot the same in my experience. Jun 19, 2004 7,236 49,927 60 Indiana. 308. Have the barrel slugged to determine the tight spot and cut and crown at that point. It has about 250 rounds on it I've used Bartlein and Proof (both steel and carbon). 250 contour with muzzle end cut down to . Bartlein has suggested based on their feedback from ammunition manufacturers, that the 400MOD material was lasting longer in their test barrels than previous, traditional Go to any National F Class match and the predominant barrels are cut rifled barrels such as Bartlein, Brux or Krieger. 900" muzzle is significantly heavier than a same contour carbon barrel, obviously. So, anytime you can get a barrel that shoots different brands of ammo very well with zero malfunctions, it is worth what I paid for it to I just received a Bartlein barrel from Craddock Precision. Jump to Latest 5. Posts 19,286,450. Open new ticket Search Advanced search New posts. Im going to re-barrel a rifle in 264 win mag, and was wondering if there’s any preference for a Bartlein vs Brux barrel? Going with a 3B/#5 respectively and a 1/8 twist for 140gr bullets. BPT owner Mitch Mateiko must have used those old military tools for barrel installs, as he added that milled “flat” to a Krieger barrel he installed on my XM25 replica years ago. Ken has been cutting barrels since the mid 90's and his barrels are on par with all the big names. 5" CHF barrels at 20. bartleinbarrels. Reply. They do sell a Criterion barrel but both The rifle ran perfectly without one malfunction. That was $36 to ship from Penn-Va. I grabbed a Proof Barrel AI Pre-Fit that matched my barrel pretty darn close and compared the weight They were much closer when compared this way, pre-chambering the Bartlein was about 1LBS heavier, post chambering it was much closer. Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Devine, SOCOM, EBR, classifieds, and more Two Bartlein SS Barrel Blanks, purchased from Greg at Bugholes. com. u will not b disappointed. A . My original thoughts were 20" Bartlein with a Kukri profile. I forget the name of the chamber reamer though. Choose a Contour. Does anybody have any updates about these? Bartlein Barrels . New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New Zermatt RimX 22LR Review - Bartlein, Benchmark, GM, Krieger, Lilja. Anyone else in a similar boat with their BA being 3. Finished at 26 inches with 5/8x24 muzzle threads. D. Opinions on barrel manufacturers. 2” bartlein barrel. 28inch M24 Contour spun up by DMR with my reamer for a Zeus action. 5 Creedmoor from Mark Gordon of Short Action Customs, and just wanted to share my awesome experience and do a review. The 2B was what Bartlein recommended when I called them. 5" HEAVY CONTOUR CHROMED LINED. 1 minute ago SOLD/EXPIRED Bartlein . All have shot really well. with the catch being that we were always talking about cut-rifling. 20 inch Bartlein Barrel (spun polished). 5mm and 6mm. Bartlein can build you any profile and barrel configuration you want. Most smiths will install whatever you want them to install. Thread starter Benchmark barrels have been very good for me as well has hawk hill barrels. . 2" straight Bartlein barrels and figured I would give it a try. Going to have a couple of barrels chambered up and have been looking at the Marksman contour. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I've shot some really really good groups from both button and cut barrels. In general a good Bartlein and a good Krieger will (properly tuned, chambered and fitted) will not show you any difference. Bartlein owners use to work for Krieger I ordered a barreled action from Vudoo on 8/14. Ultimately I have a feeling the Cut Rifled SPR barrels are going to be Handloaders Barrels as all my Bartlein and Kreiger barrels are, they just never seem to reach thier full potential with Factory Ammo. Increased barrel stiffness is considered to be an aid to potential accuracy. Jump to Latest 6. 6. Pricing and Contact Information. As stated, the quality and performance has been the most consistent of all the barrel makers. Come join the discussion about . 22lr. 308 Winchester - 1:10 Twist - 450 rounds fired - favors 175 SMK + 185gr Berger Juggernauts with Varget 2. The best shooting Vudoo's have Ace Barrels on them. It has a very loose chamber. gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Factory CZ MTR barrel or Lilja/419 Bartlein. You may be surprised to hear that the Noveske 14. May 8, 2020 New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. $500 Looking to move these don't have any use for these Padom then tested ammo at 100 yards, again using his Krieger rimfire barrel: “To recap, the Krieger shot the best 50-yard results of the barrels tested so far, just barely beating the Bartlein but it was so close you can call the 50-yard results equal (. P. 5 MOA for the first 6-8 Bartlein built my tubegun and could not be happier with its performance. Everything you need to build, shoot, and reload "Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips" is a private Supporting Member forum. My research for an ultimate light weight hunting rifle build continues. I tried 4 different kinds of ammo in it that I had on hand. Goal today was do the normal 10x5's @ 50yds with the usual ammo. All Overall it was a very great experience. It George at GAP does excellent work and normally has Bartlein barrels in stock which gives him a quick turn-around. yes,i know bartlein,krieger and lilja are superior. Heavier than a proof for sure, about the same as the #13 Bartlein CF. • Bartlein . I've babied it a bit compared to most my rifles though and not gotten it piping hot. Merch. . Become a Supporting Member and read all the messages on this forum Krieger AR-15 barrels in 5. $415 shipped. Proof Research barrels are known for being lightweight and durable, while Bartlein barrels are praised for their precision and consistency. I've had 3. Thread starter 317millhand; Start date Feb 7, 2025; "Long Range Hunting Forum" is a private Supporting Member forum. 3K views 10 replies (Bartlein) barrel. Going 26 inch heavy varmint 1:8. 00. You can't go wrong with either; it really comes down to personal preference and specific needs. A family friendly forum community dedicated to rimfire firearm owners and enthusiasts. I have had better accuracy with a variety of bullets and Bartlein barrels than the proof barrels maybe liking a bullet or two. It is a. Precision Shooting magazine’s February ’07 issue featured an excellent write-up about Bartlein Barrels, an up and coming barrel-maker that is producing outstanding match barrels. Jan 5, 2021 #1 Rebarreling my Remington 700 BDL SA 270WSM. 317millhand. Bartlein barrel contour for 300 PRC? Thread starter fremont; Start date Nov 25, 2019; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Yesterday I called Grizzly to order a 6. It arrived this week. Banned ! Minuteman. I read in a thread somewhere here (someone was testing one) Area 419 barrels use a certain style chamber reamer that likes elay ammo. For this review and testing all barrels have/will be chambered by Keystone Accuracy with my 22LR match reamer and headspace is set to . M. Wanted to let you know that I set another service national record with my current Bartlein. Wanting to build the new 300 PRC for mostly prone and benchrest (the occasional set up and shoot at deer, but I have plenty of deer rifles lol ) not The bartlein 400modbb barrel material is proof of forward movement and innovation where proof is doing what has been done just putting their name on it. 30, 6. I learned that the hard way with a White Oak match barrel and a CMMG conversion kit in an AR15. PowPowHawg. Nathan gravitt; Feb 23, 2025; Replies 10 Views 333. Sent it to be put in a cryogenic chamber to relieve any existing stress in barrel, upon unboxing I found the carbon cracked completely through in 2 separate spots. Criterion 1-8 twist muzzle threads 5/8-24 light palma 26 inch long. Had a 18" Kukri on it. This still should give you plenty of room to thread the muzzle for a brake attachment etcThe picture with the white dot's on top of the barrel was so I could attach a mirage shield. Argali Yukon 8P Tent Review; The Evolution of a Buck Hunter–with Marc Smith; Old Mule Deer, Rut Wrap, Better Venison & the Blacktail Deer Ted Brown knows more, but I think the military armors had a special barrel wrench or barrel vice and the “flat” was used as a torque surface. 5t on my 6. Open new ticket. X-224-7tw-SS-HV-29-5R. First 3 out of the barrel went . The barrel would walk right approx 1. Carbon fiber barrels claim equal or superior stiffness to steel barrels, given similar profiles, while providing a measurable weight savings, among other benefits. 95% of shooters were running 26” to 28” barrels. Articles. Thank You, Dan. Any I think one "con" is that the "5R" name is getting a bad rap due to recent marketing. Firearms. I see now that manufacturers are using the "5R" label on both hammer-forged and button-rifled barrels. There are other considerations, this is the biggest one in my mind but I’m curious to hear from others. Jan 12, 2023 and a benchmark and my benchmark and bartlein shot just about anything well while the few proofs 7-300 win mag shoulder barrel. Support. Reactions to M14 and M1A Rifle owners and enthusiasts. Thread starter padom; Start date Apr 17 After the 100yd Krieger test Ill be screwing on the Lilja, the last barrel in this review. 005). Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Devine, SOCOM, EBR, classifieds, and As much as I like Bartlein barrels from Craddock Precision, I'd want more weight in it than the 26 ounces a PROOF CFW barrel weighs. prob 1/8 or 1/7 wylde. 224 7 twist barrel blanks. Frank already sent me one of their drop-in/Semi custom CZ 455/457 barrels back in the The question that first comes to mind is why you have an issue with 5r rifling. $600 30 nosler shoulder barrel. N. Have asked a couple of times about updates, and have been told the barrel has not come in. The Ballistic Advantage barrel that I'm really happy with is a 6. 27 inch bartlein rem varmint 1-8 twist muzzle threads 5/8-24. First I’ll take it followed by PM wins. 58% were running a 26” barrel, 26% were running a 28” barrel. had a customer (he's here on the forums I won't use names or the shops name that did the work etc). Original ETA was 9/25. I don't have a good scale, but I think it's listed at Bartlein offers these cut rifled 22LR 0. Jun 11, 2022 #20 Greyfox Well-known member. SOLD Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. CZ I was looking at the Area 419 "457" barrels myself. 0455"). I have had both and both shot very well. matt33; Feb 9, 2025; Semi-Automatic Rifles Replies 3 Views 470. The tightest fitting was the bartlein. be honest the gun smith and reamer used is the most important. 90 and threaded 5/8-24, Deadair brake suppressor mount installed, 2400 rounds fired. They've only been out of their boxes to take these pics today. FAQ. 22 caliber pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Built a 457 Bartlein. Tags bartlein mpa matrix pro nrl prs vudoo. Explore Our Forums. - 45 rounds on action and barrel - Kelbly Atlas action, like new - Bartlein barrel, 1-7 twist, 20" straight contour, cerakoted black, threaded 5/8x24 muzzle - Chambered by Kelbly, for prometheus originally. Search forums. 5 cm in a Mega MATEN LR-308 rifle. Become a Supporting Member and read all the messages on this forum, amongst other benefits. For Sale ARC left gain twist 6. 5 months and counting coming Forums. Getting Started in Long Range . New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. But you will always be able to go lighter with a slim contour steel barrel. That said, I bought a 22" IBI for one of my 457's and have been happy with it. Bartlein 224 7 twist SS Heavy Varmint 29". Forum Statistics: Forums 82. New media New comments Search media. optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Bartlein barrel. Weight: 7 pounds 2 oz, barreled action and mag 5 lbs, stock 2 lb 2 oz. 3 varget 30 thou off the lands. I have used Bartlein barrels in the hundreds for many years without hesitation. 6" with 140 berger elite hunters and rl26 that were loaded for a different rifle. They get very hot inside and should be treated like a thin barrel. T. There's a lot of good info in the thread Barrels 2020 that you may find interesting or helpful. I am hearing from a couple of knowledgable sources that the original production runs clearly had harder Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . Has anyone purchased a barrel that would fit into the factory stock with increasing the diameter of the barrel. I hunt coyotes and dont reload, so Im looking for all the speed I can get in a fur friendly round. $415. price to high for budget. I own 6 rifles with hart barrels. You can't go wrong with either; it really Bartlein barrels are one of the very best available, and hugely popular among benchrest, F-Class, High Power, and other competitive shooters. Details on smith, chamber, ammo, and/or shooter comparing the guns with the Muller vs. All of the barrels will have a 2" extra steel section on the muzzle end. $430. I have read other favorable reviews elsewhere as well. 7 barrel 19" 1/2×28 Geissele MK18 Handguard 16. Plus several with Bartlein steel barrels. I tried 4 different I have looked on various forums and cannot seem to find any straight answers on what to expect in terms of barrel lifef for the 7mm Weatherby in any barrels at all much less the I have no experience with Benchmark barrels, but have 5 rifles chambered with Bartlein CFW barrels with the #4 and #13 contours. hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! My little Vudoo Three-60 Build Thread & Journey . $425ish compared Latest reviews Author list. The Bartlein barrel is polished stainless (I may park it). 5 PRC. 236. They build a LOT of custom rifles with those actions and should be able to answer any questions you have. Then, on the Bartlein side, I see offerings of 99% (or more) 5R barrels. Post-Ban, no muzzle threads, just a target crown. For Sale: GA Precision Tempest Barreled Action, Reloading Dies, and Brass This is an exceptional package deal for someone looking to get into the PRS and compete, featuring a premium GA Precision Tempest action Bartlein Barrel, dies, and brass. There was a shop in Tennessee that did it for a short while, the Bartlein barrels, but they have stopped. 75 twist which could be ideal for longer solids and the ELDs. That goes for both 4 Latest reviews Author list. 5 Bartlein barrel (#3 contour, 26") and the lady said there was an oversize fee + shipping. Shot them all in different rifle configurations and have all I've enjoyed equal success over the years from barrels with conventional 70/30 land and groove profiles. So ,how many of you guys are using this contour, and why? From what I gather, it is from the back pressure causing more carbon buildup in the barrel. 7 Twist / . 223 Bartlein / 4 Groove / CLE Match Chamber / 1-7. only had one Bartlein and it was ok. 2 to 7. Joined Sep 3, 2014 Argali Yukon 8P Tent Review; The Evolution of a Buck Hunter–with Latest reviews Author list. Become a Supporting Barrel nut or shoulder pre fit? Thoughts? Forums. Long Range Hunting - New Contact us; Terms and rules; White Oak had this 20" Bartlein 4 groove 1:7 223 Wylde White Oak Precision barrel for dirt cheap in end of summer 2020 ($425 with free shipping) so I snagged one up. Once I got the stock bedded properly, the SMR now looks very promising, but haven't had a chance to really tune it up. I've had great results with their centerfire barrels, any reviews in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire I have 6 Brux CF barrels. 22 rimfire enthusiasts. Go. Joined May 4, 2012 Messages 608. she is very knowledgeable about barrels and twist. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics Have always read great reviews on both based on quality and performance. The stiffness they add is not as much as you would think and stiff does not equal accuracy anyhow. CZ Re: Broughton Rifle Barrels compared to Bartlein There is a significant difference between the two. I was Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . with the button below. What's new. "Long Range Hunting Forum" is a private Supporting Member forum. Upper and BCG were sent to CLE where they fit the barrel extension to the upper and chambered the barrel with their CLE chamber. 00 each, when purchasing the pair. Joined "Bartlein Barrels leads the pack again for the 4th year in a row! Almost half of the shooters in the top 100 were running Bartlein barrels. To DONATE by I'm putting an order in on a 22" . Minuteman. I do know if you buy from Bartlein directly, they are a little cheaper than from Area 419. 9K views 12 18" Bartlein barrel shooter65, Beautiful! Tell us how it shoots. 300 win mag barrel. Regarding thoughts on 5r, an odd number of lands/grooves creates less stress on the bullet as it passes down the barrel and if memory serves correctly it also allows for better or more uniform gas seal with less stress on the bullet than even rifling count- add to that the longer tapper and Bartlein, Hawk Hill, White Oak Armament, X-Caliber and Ballistic Advantage. Brux barrels are dimensionally tighter than Bartlein 5R’s. M. I The guy at Bartlein explained that they had too much machine work on a customer rifle to get the rifle to shoot, but the rifle was extremely worn, causing all this work. Headspace is the same but indexes so that the barrel marking is near bottom of action. 1; 2; Next. 5 Saum Bartlein barrel/brass. The built my last rifle with a Defiance Deviant receiver, Bartlein barrel and Foundation stock (my specs). In my 223rem Tl3 barrel review and testing, the MW shot the best of all of them (Bartlein, Krieger, MW, Shilen, Benchmark) Had a 6. X-6mm-7. For Sale Savage small shank . Today at 6:24 PM. Am currently having an 1885 Low Wall built with a Bartlein gain-twist barrel in 25-20WCF for What are your thoughts concerning the "Bartein T Style rifling" aka "Gain twist". We have a new WINNER right now. I however am very curious and I always like to experiment and learn more. Yes, I know there are the devoted owners of all of the rest of barrel makers including but not limited to Krieger, Brux and all the rest of the companies. 308 chambered barrel, 26” 1:10 twist, 1. Search titles only FYI if you are comparing a Proof CF to a Bartlein steel barrel, the Bartlein M24 or HV is going to be much closer to the Proof Sendero contour I have a Bartlein 2B in . I contacted Bartlein Barrels and I was informed that they are no longer producing the CZ 547 MTR Barrels rifles, optics, ammo, gunsmithing, customization, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . They do cut rifle barrels and can cut to any given twist rate. If you look at most equipment lists of the top scoring competitors at most I’m considering a Bartlein barrel for a 6. A steel barrel with a . Only barrels they offer are Bartlein and Ace. Bore diameter is far more important than barrel length. negative reviews are always based on long waits and poor service, in this situation it's a non issue but again, has a melonited barrel. I documented 250 rounds. It was cut for a specific bullet some years ago for a F-Class gun. This barrel is a left hand 8. 5G with a . I have a 308 barrel with an 11. Short A carbon wrapped barrel is a pencil barrel with an insulator wrapped around it. So I was hoping My sample of 1 bartlein carbon #4 in 300 WM shoots good. In the video from Wolf, the bad effects were exasperated by excessive lube in the barrel from improper reloading practices. tell Karen what u want, ask her for info. @Frank Green this 22LR Bartlein blank you sent me for this RimX review and testing is the 3rd barrel tested in this review so far. non cf and cut rifle Home. Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment. 13. Firearms . Today at 6:21 AM. I have used more Bartleins than anything especially considering the Impact by Stuteville barrels are all Bartlein. A local fellow has a GAP with a surgeon 591R receiver. Joined Mar 14, 2012 Messages 97. It is for 20 shots @ 1000 yards, I shot Looking for real world experience from end users regarding barrel life of Bartlein 400MOD barrels. Broughton is a button rifled barrel; Bartlein is a cut rifled barrel. Shoots very good with Sierra 175 TMK and Hornady 178 ELD-M over Varget. quick review. They will be "new" to most people, but have been making barrels for about 10 years. Leaderboards. Bartlein 3B Threaded 5/8-24? Thread starter Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. TeebirdsRoc Private. Blanks have been donated for the review by Bartlein, Benchmark, Keystone thinking about putting an AR15 together as an "accuracy" piece,say maybe to 600 yd max. I never bought an after market barrel. 5 and 6mm and they've all shot as well or better than any of the Krieger's, Bartlein's or Benchmarks I've run over the years. I've had really good results with these, even though it seems Ballistic Advantage isn't a high success rate barrel like Bartlein, etc. Now for the most part these were just personal opinions , but repete usage says a lot. Jump to Latest 7. Everything you need to build, shoot, and reload Barrel length has very little if any effect on 22lr accuracy. 0 lbs. PowPowHawg; Feb 27, 2025; Replies 0 Views 84. what was the difference in Both Proof Research and Bartlein are top-notch in terms of quality. Up until this point I had basically settled on a pre-fit Bartlein CFW barrel from Straight Jacket Armory. Bartlein 10/22 barrel review. Reactions: Frank Green and Dendro jbuck88 I'm going to post a quick review, as I was unable to find much information relating to LMT barrel conversion accuracy, specifically relating to how a barrel performed before sending it to D Wilson for conversion versus post New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. A forum community dedicated to M14 and M1A Rifle owners and enthusiasts. 00 for everything in the picture; Location: Centennial, CO; Contact: DM or me [Lou]; No trades, please. The SMR barrel also fouls less and cleans up quicker than any other barrel I own. Got the Bartlein screwed on early this morning for the 3rd barrel in this RimX review and headed to the range. morning, Karen and her master gunsmith husband run hart barrels. 5 twist. I ordered one last year simply Forums. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 24" Bartlein Carbon fiber barrel 1-8 twist Barrel threaded 5/8 x 24 Carbon fiber Pure Precision Altitude stock Trigger Tech Primary trigger Hawkins M5 DBM with MDT mag "Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips" is a private Supporting Member forum. They also sell prefit barrels from a variety of vendors, as well as barrel vises and other stuff you might need. Barrel is a Bartlein 1:7. Here is the one XTREM mentioned, sadly I sold this one to fund the next 7MM-08 build I did This one finished @ 22. New posts Search forums. Feb 15, 2025 Want To Buy Bartlein . Chambered in 6. He told them he wanted a Bartlein. 4 on rifles and 2 on the shelf. The barrel heats up too quickly and I have to wait 15 minutes or longer to get it to cool down between groups while sighting in. Certain smiths favor button versus cut rifled barrels. - (2) Bartlein Barrels, both chambered by Southern Precision Rifles (Bugholes) - Shouldered QC Pre-Fit - M24/M40 Profile 1. I am considering this material to extend barrel life on some new builds in 6. Rifle length gas system. I'll be using the Seekins IRMT-3 UPPER and handguard. Full Curl Well-Known Member. 5 gain twist for Mausingfield and other SSS tenons. looking $300-400 max for a barrel. Any input good or bad on either would be appreciated +1 for the Bartlein rimfire barrels, I have one in my Vudoo and it shoots lights out. Barrel of choice is 24" 8:1 Bartlein. $500 shipped. call hart barrels, talk to Karen, her husband is not busy ask him for info. Price: $1300. 236 bore 6mm’s and Bartlein’s standard is . Nathan gravitt. woods89 WKR. Bartlein 6mm 7. Tooley, if I understand you , I cannot get a new barrel with a barrel extension from you. They will be either a Bartlein or Hawk hill probably as it stands now. justme gbot tum March 29th, 2007 Bartlein Barrels in Review. Menu Log in Register Forums. 5". Media. 50 rds on barrel. I picked up my Bartlein Wrapped Carbon Fiber Barrel, after being chambered and threaded. I bought it here about four years ago Vudoo says the bartlein barrel is in stock the shilen ratchet is possibly a two month or longer wait. To thread or not would be based on whether Bartlein 22LR barrels also have cut rifling. I'm looking at a Bartlein # 3 Heavy Sporter barrel at 3. Recent Posts. 50 lbs and the #3B Lt Bull sporter at 4. How are the benchmark carbon barrels? I know they are heavier than proof and some others. 1 of 2 Go to page. The 2 barrels I’m torn between are brux and ace. Anyways he orders a action and a barrel. Any feed back would be appreciated. I talked with Jill Parrot at Vudoo today. Most Online 28,956 Jan 26th, 2025 Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . Bartlein,Krieger,Brux, etc. Aside from wanting to run a fatter stock I would always go with a steel barrel of smaller contour. 22 caliber pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! V22s Ace and V22s Bartlein- comparison 10 shot groups at 60 meters/66yards Bartlein barrel 26 inch, Kestros stock, B&A trigger,farley Bartlein uses cut rifling, which is a method that avoids this added stress, so Bartlein barrels can be expected to be less susceptible to walking. Have several Bartlein but never tried a Brux. www. We still say you have to cut 1" off to cut and crown and bring the barrel to finish length. A Brux was my #2 choice. My experience has been the cut rifled barrels are easier to find a load for and also tend to shoot multiple bullets/loads better across the board than button barrels do. 1 pounds. Thread starter shooter65; Start date May 7, 2017; shooter65 General. I would recommend them to anyone who is in the market for a better barrel for their CZ for sure. Log in Register. Next Last. GAP has Bartlein CF barrels in 1/7. General Forums. The SMR barrel did shoot better than than the PBB, but both were >2 MOA. Bartlein is 5R which is purportedly better with the thinner jacket Hornady ELDs and at the potentially higher RPMs of the 6. Reactions: JKW70. 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 That being said, if Bartlein is making them I'm sure they know something I don't. Pros? Cons? Good for fast calibers only? Good for slow Calibers? Increase of barrel life? best I recently purchased a Bartlein barrel from Whidden. If I had a choice between a benchmark CF wrapped or a benchmark blank wrapped from Mike at Hells Canyon Armory, I'd take Mikes barrel. matt33. Bartlein Barrels P. They all shoot amazing and are all capable of one ragged hole depending on the load, 3 that stick out in particular with factory ammo is the shilen 223 wylde spun by craddock precision with 75gr hornady black of all things. Just look up some stuff on him and his 22 barrels specifically. Menu Home Articles Community Lessons Live Classes Shop. 5tw-SS-HV-29-5R. This has been proven time and time again. I shot it once with some bulk 77cc/8208 loads I filled an ammo can with on the XL650 a while back. I have ordered numerous barrels from Bugholes and shipping is around $20 Both make great barrels. 5x284 Thanks in advance J Looking to replace the barrel on the bergara b14 with a bartlein barrel . I've One really bad experience with a Bartlein carbon. I have been thinking about opting for a steel barrel from Bartlein or Benchmark for this build. Bartlein barrels for sure. Search. 7 cut and finished at 19" with a Superlative Arms adjustable gas block. I know of a few barrel manufactures who have stepped their game up in the last couple years and seem to be producing better results. You'll be happy with the purchase. PM Frank Green he's super nice and will answer all your questions. 5" ARCA Is a fluted Bartlein 2B going to be similar to a factory LVSF or CDL SF barrel in contour? Both of these barrels are pretty much fluted magnum barrels, but they are the only thing I have on hand to compare. Calls up the shop and explains the problem. It shoots as good/slightly better than my factory MTR barrel using the same SK match and Wolff MT I recently bought a DTA SRS 6. At what length? Forums. I had planned on getting the action "with barrel" from Vudoo. Second Media Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . 875 Gas Block / 5/8x24 Treads. Your Brux barrels may be operating at a higher pressure than your Bartlein 5R’s. I have to send you my Fix barrel and you remove the extension from it to put on a new barrel. 5 ounces will shoot sub-MOA, hold up to a lot of abuse, and cost quite a bit less than either the Bartlein or the PROOF barrels. Start Shopping. May 7, 2017 #1 For Sale: GA Precision Tempest Barreled Action, Reloading Dies, and Brass This is an exceptional package deal for someone looking to get into the PRS and compete, featuring a premium GA Precision Tempest action Bartlein Barrel, dies, and brass. I recently purchased a Bartlein barrel from Whidden. Of the guys who finished in the top 10 in terms of PRS Season ranking in the Open Division, 4 of those were running a 26” barrel, 3 were running a 28” barrel, 2 were running a 27” barrel, and 1 was running a 25” barrel. The crazy thing is he got another barrel about 2 years later that was exactly the same way and the barrels didn't shoot very well. dioni Well-Known Member. If you want the most accuracy you can get from a barrel you don't just pick a length and cut and crown. 046 (minimum on RimX is 0. Is Q the only source for a barrel extension? I have watched the Q site forever trying buy a 6. Come join the discussion of all manner of rimfire pistols, rifles, optics, ammo, gunsmithing, customization, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! (Including fluting and barrel treading) Almost seems like a “too good to be true” kind of price. If you haven't ever done a review on a CLE Bartlein Barrel I can send it out to you if you want to test drive. 7 twist. 5 creedmoore barrel with no luck. her husband does custom rifle smithing. I've shot many MWshooting one on my 22BR right now and it's hammering. 900" CZ455 and CZ457 barrels for $425. Your comments So I got my MODBB Alloy 6 dasher barrel up and shooting finally. Also, some shops selling barrels AND pre-fits only handle Tier 1 barrels , "bugholes"being one. 5 Creedmoor - 1:8 twist - 110 rounds fired - Favors Hornady 140gr ELD-M and 140gr Berger Hybrids with H4350 I have tested lothar, bartlein, and whistle pig ultra lite barrels. I tested each barrel in 3 seperate actions. so; ballistic advantage,jp,white oak are Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. klek mavcvwp zucn vrvwzepb cwag pfkr hscq jyavp nnpoz gupaqm dyfusym uij izsw rvlrw gelih