Hells Canyon vs PROOF

[Rhovee]

HCA uses a carbon fiber on a roll and wraps the barrels. Proof uses single strand. Only thing I wish Mike did different is have solid steel on muzzle end. I don't like having a muzzle break threaded to carbon.

 

[bbraden]

I have a Proof carbon fiber in an LR-308 (6.5 Creedmoor). Best shooting barrel I own. Never had to utilize their customer service but I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

 

[bmorris57]

HCA uses a carbon fiber on a roll and wraps the barrels. Proof uses single strand. Only thing I wish Mike did different is have solid steel on muzzle end. I don't like having a muzzle break threaded to carbon.

Who is Mike? Is he with HCA?

 

[Deleted member 103481]

Who is Mike? Is he with HCA?

Mike owns/is HCA

 

[PAGSDIII701]

I've wondered the same myself, but seem to veer towards PROOF (by default)

 

[palerider3]

I have a few proof barrels and they have been great. That said, Mike is a great guy and his stuff is top notch. In not hesitate to buy a barrel or have a build done by him. Either barrel is the right answer. Proof is a huge supporter of the shooting sports and has certs on prize tables at virtually every match I shoot and that is something that I consider when I spend money. However, I've watched Mike give a full build to the top active duty shooter on training at the Long Range Operators Challenge a couple years ago too. The bottom line is that either barrel will shoot well for you, and either company is worthy of your support and business. It's really a win/win situation.

 

[Yotebuster]

Not one of the two listed but anyone have experience with Carbon six barrels

 

[Jluck]

Christensen has made one or two also... Maybe before some of these other guys were born.

 

[Ed AO]

HCA is able able to give you more options in the twist department

 

[Toolhand]

Not one of the two listed but anyone have experience with Carbon six barrels

I have a carbon six and a proof. Both shoot really well. Gene at carbon six is a good guy and easy to deal with. Lot of options with carbon six as well.

 

[Chase723]

Both are going to probably be great. Proof is obviously the most well known, they make a great product, and to boot they look cool. However, it seems like we're on the precipice of the next generation of carbon fiber barrel technology being released that has the potential to do more than just lighten things up and look cool. Hells Canyon seems to be in this group. So are the Paradigm Carbon barrels and the barrels to be released by Straight Jacket Armory. The newer designs are stiffer and the carbon is actually utilized in a way to maintain barrel straightness as the barrel heats up, instead of simply as a means to replace steel to lighten things up. When combined with a world class barrel blank they have the potential to truly allow for maintenance of extreme accuracy over prolonged strings of fire...like 1/2 MOA 20-50 round groups.

 

[Indian7953]

Both are going to probably be great. Proof is obviously the most well known, they make a great product, and to boot they look cool. However, it seems like we're on the precipice of the next generation of carbon fiber barrel technology being released that has the potential to do more than just lighten things up and look cool. Hells Canyon seems to be in this group. So are the Paradigm Carbon barrels and the barrels to be released by Straight Jacket Armory. The newer designs are stiffer and the carbon is actually utilized in a way to maintain barrel straightness as the barrel heats up, instead of simply as a means to replace steel to lighten things up. When combined with a world class barrel blank they have the potential to truly allow for maintenance of extreme accuracy over prolonged strings of fire...like 1/2 MOA 20-50 round groups.

I've had two proof barrels, 24 inch and 26 inch in 6.5 mm. They both shot very well and broke in quickly.

 

[Rum Man]

I have some experience with the Benchmark carbon and the Proof Carbons . The two below are both 30 " 338 's left one is a 338 Rum Benchmark and the right is the 30" 338 Edge Proof . I can tell you the both perform Amazing !

I'm putting a 300 Rum together now with a Christensen carbon barrel.
Best of luck to you in your choice !

Rum Man

 

[liv4thehunt]

I built a 6.5 prc on both barrels for customers of mine last year. They both shoot sub half moa with hornady factory ammo. Either one is a good choice.