Yes, mainly for looks. Saves approximately 2 ounces if done by manufacture, which is the only way to go. You can cut more of the shank or the end of the barrel if two ounces is important.
Proof research carbon or Barlein 5R Stainless ?
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Elk Dreamer
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Thank you for your response.
That's the same as mine runs same speed and all. You must have had some high winds shooting that day lol.
demonjigger
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What twist is your 28 Nosler?
It's a 1:8.4
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Longrangers
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I would have to say if I don't have a barrel burner I would definitely consider a proof barrel after seeing how good my sons edge shoots. If it was a barrel burner then I would consider a stainless.
Bud LaRoche
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A few years ago I has a custom rifle built with a Bartlein #3 barrel diamond fluted. I had never held a diamond fluted before and didn't accurately imagine how small it would be. After receiving the finished rifle I sent it back to have the #3 removed and a #4 CF bull profile Bartlein I was keeping as a replacement barrel installed. The barrel was fine. It was just thinner than I wanted.
Please correct if my statement is wrong. Bartlein CF barrels are approximately 20-25% lighter than the same Bartlein profile in SS. Other manufacturers are lighter than Bartlein as Bartlein leaves more SS on their CF barrels. I have Bartleins in both & they shoot great in my rifles.
Mike Matteson
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Why fluted? No it just reduces metal that controls the movement of the barrel.
Flip a coin, they both make a decent barrel. The 5r gets you nothing in most applications over a 4 groove…so that's a personal preference. With todays supply and demand, pick what you can get the soonest.
Elk Dreamer
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Great advice!
My issue with Proof Carbon is if they don't list it as a standard offering you are out of luck. At least with Bartlein and pretty much any other Carbon barrel maker on the planet you can order it exactly how you want it.
I have 3 Bartlein barrels now and all shoot less than 0.1 inch groups. Light Palma contour, no flutes, 5R. Have had great luck with Hart barrels in the past. With today's manufacturing I bet any maker you hear about from members here will shoot very nicely for you.
