Carbon Barrel Suggestion

[tweek1142]

what is the consensus on Carbon Six barrels vs proof research? Which one is consistently more accurate. I'm wanting to build either a 6.5 PRC or a 7 SAUM on a tikka action. Any advice would be great.

thanks

 

[Rusty85]

I'd throw Hell's Canyon Armory into the mix. His are Benchmark blanks turned down and wrapped. And he does a lot of tikka builds.

 

[matt_3479]

I have a hell's carbon and it shoots wicked, my buddy has a hardy and it's too accurate lol, I've heard excellent things about carbon six. I wouldn't buy proof though

 

[Huntnpack]

Another option is a Bartlein Carbon barrel.
They offer a few different profiles.
including a #4 profile.
They also use Bartlein blanks.
They also offer a New grade stainless.

 

[Jud96]

Proof 100%

 

[BEEMAN]

Really liking my Helix6 in a 1-7.25" twist. Shoots the 131 BJ out of my 25-284 great.

 

[Plinker147]

Toss up had equal accuracy out of both. Carbon six slightly heavier I think has longer shank if I remember right. Buy either with confidence

 

[dougduey]

I've got one of each and they both shoot teeny tiny groups.

 

[VLD Pilot]

With Bartleins reputation for accuracy and dependability, I'm going with a Bartlein. I know Proof has had alot of time building and proving themselves and have excellent CFW barrels. I'm just gonna stick with the barrel I've had the most accuracy out of. That's Bartlein. Even tho I'm a hunter and not a competitor, I've never heard the Proof Research name on the list of winning competition barrels. It was a real toss up tho. Almost went the other way. It was just my past experience with Bartlein that made the decision for me. That said, I'll try a Proof on my next CFW build for if no other reason, to compare the two. I do know Proof makes a little lighter barrel than Bartlein when compared identical contour/length barrels.

 

[Ranger Rick]

I can only speak for what I have - a 26" Proof Research carbon fiber 300 PRC barrel. I'd buy another Proof without hesitation. Why? 0.30MOA in this hunting rifle. I also get .36MOA from a Bartlein SS gain twist barrel in my 7mm mag hunting rifle.

 

[L.Sherm]

I do know Proof makes a little lighter barrel than Bartlein when compared identical contour/length barrels

Yeah that made my Decision to go with a Proof 5- 6 ozs lighter. I know I heard they had some problems awhile ago I did some digging because I live close and they supposably got it straightened out.

 

[VLD Pilot]

I can only speak for what I have - a 26" Proof Research carbon fiber 300 PRC barrel. I'd buy another Proof without hesitation. Why? 0.30MOA in this hunting rifle. I also get .36MOA from a Bartlein SS gain twist barrel in my 7mm mag hunting rifle.

Great info. Great accuracy also

 

[L.Sherm]

If I was gonna do a Bartlein CF I'd just do there 2B conture same weight as a carbon but twice the money

 

[VLD Pilot]

I can only speak for what I have - a 26" Proof Research carbon fiber 300 PRC barrel. I'd buy another Proof without hesitation. Why? 0.30MOA in this hunting rifle. I also get .36MOA from a Bartlein SS gain twist barrel in my 7mm mag hunting rifle.

That 300 PRC is in my list of future builds.