- Bartlein barrels reviews forum In my Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Jayman_10X Sergeant. I’m hoping to achieve sub MOA accuracy and to have the rifle be reliable. Details on smith, chamber, ammo, and/or shooter comparing the guns with the Muller vs. Reactions: NextLevelHunts. 5cm barrel to put through its paces and test. They can be more finicky with accuracy than steel barrels 2. Search. Walking Pod you might not be saving money doing the mod400bb from a barrel life to cost perspective, but you would be saving in load development 3 proof. Full Curl Well-Known Member. They were offering the EC V2 tuners also so said what the hell and got I have a Bartlein #3 and a PBB . My rifle smith will be headed out fishing by then,lol. had a customer (he's here on the forums I won't use names or the shops name that did the work etc). I've read a lot on the different contours but it looks like the stock isn't recommended for anything larger than a IMHO, Good barrels are a bargain, when compared to the price of ammo and your time. only had one Bartlein and it was ok. I've shot many MWshooting one on my 22BR right now and it's hammering. 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. 8. And is the reason I have not purchased any 457's. gave them a rifle with a button barrel from Hart, Broughton, Benchmark, etc. I am considering this material to extend barrel life on some new builds in 6. Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, Modern, Devine, SOCOM, EBR Vudoo says the bartlein barrel is in stock the shilen ratchet is possibly a two month or longer wait. 2 Reviews Hide Reviews Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips I have 2 of the Bartlein barrels a 300 rum and 6. A little F Class and coyote hunting. 264 8 twist featherweight barrel that would finish at 23”, has anyone ever chambered one in a magnum caliber before and what was the accuracy results. Does anyone have any opinions on Lilja barrels and how they compare to bartlein barrels? Or is there no real significant difference? Thanks. 5-06 barrel and that thing went South after about 1000 rounds or so. 6 instead of the factory supplied 1:8. Lots of love for Carbon Six on this forum as well. 810 taperless would probably be perfect. Also, some shops selling 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. I have heard a mix bag of reviews on the McGowen barrels. If your Bartlein took 135 shots to DO ANYTHING, you either were doing something wrong or you had a bad barrel and should have contacted @Frank Green immediately. Proof Sendero light vs # 3 Bartlein is maybe 5 oz lighter? I ordered a barreled action from Vudoo on 8/14. In terms of best groups, they are very close, but average groups ( at 100 yrds, I We have always seen the Christensen Arms barrels shoot very tight with dozens tested from . Rifle Specs: DTA SRS with monopod, SAC 26. Hands down the BESTTTT trigger ever made for the CZ 455. 5 go steel. Home. They have all been good barrels. I had a Shilen 6. Wondering if anyone has taken one of these barrels for a spin yet. I'm going with a 22'' 6. 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. I can't decide between a 3 or 3b Bartlein is 10-12 months out Hart is 2-4 months. this thread serves to summarize our findings with a BB steel barrel and to share info publicly. Another great option that isn't well known at all, Pederson Precision LLC uses mullerworks contoured and lapped blanks, he wraps them, then sends em back to muller for a final lap to ensure nothing has changed during the Forums. “Precision Carbine” barrel selection. 5 prc built using an Ace barrel, 26" medium Palma, 7. To Sheldon N's point - For PRS, skill dwarfs the subtle differences in barrels 99. May 7, 2017 #1 Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . Joined Jun 23, 2015 Messages 1,258 Location Idaho. My Lilja’s have always been very Taking a few minutes to share my experience with Bartlein barrels and unfortunately, the need for work with their customer service. I tried 4 different kinds of ammo in it that I had on hand. All shoot half MOA. Post-Ban, no muzzle threads, just a target crown. Reviews . This one is a Bartlein M24 26-in CFW, one of my faves, and I can’t wait. 22lr. I am hearing from a couple of 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. Will try a Bart next. F. He charges $180 labor plus $40 for the barrel nut and $50 for wrench. But I like the company and it's reputation for making extremely nice barrels. Dan probably makes the best . Come join the discussion about . I have always been happy. Now for the most part these were just personal opinions , but repete usage says a lot. 338 We have tested at least 6 barrels from CarbonSix from 6. Last edited: Mar 15, 2013. The Ballistic Advantage barrel that I'm really happy with is a 6. 16" to 26" in length 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. There are other considerations, this is the biggest one in my mind but I’m curious to hear from others. If $200 blanks were as accurate as Bartlein, Krueger or Brux, they would be $450 and not $200. Ive got time before my build, so maybe the forum will have a review posted before that. Search titles only Bartlein Barrels . Go. Jump to Latest 5. Having trouble deciding between a proof stainless or bartlein in that contour. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Each inch of barrel is good for 50-100fps depending on load, and grain of projectile. 1 of 3 Go to page. The single most important ingredient in a gas gun is the barrel. gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Bartlein/Craddock Barrels. If you're capable of shooting the cost difference (and don't mind the price tag), most concur that cut-rifled barrels are the top tier- Krieger, Proof Research. I heard that Ace barrels are made by Vudoo. They let me know to expect 16 weeks +/-2 weeks. system has been impressive. It is for 20 shots @ 1000 I had planned on getting the action "with barrel" from Vudoo. Green over at Bartlein and Todd House over at Krieger for the donations and continuing to support Snipers Hide and these reviews. just leaves a bad taste for carbon barrels. Come join the Forums. Thread starter NextLevelHunts; Start My three Bartlein barrels shoot. Maybe a rep from Bartlein can chime in here since that was where the info originated from but my guess is they believe the 4 groove rifling engraves the jacket differently than the 5R does and causes some disturbance in flight Krieger AR-15 barrels in 5. . Any Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Let’s get this thread back on track and get some video shot March 29th, 2007 Bartlein Barrels in Review. she is very knowledgeable about barrels and twist. Many custom shops uses them 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 I'm trying to decide between a Bartlein or Benchmark CFW barrel. We were sufficiently impressed with reports about Bartlein barrels from top smiths such as Alan Warner MW barrels shoot lights fucking out. I have a 308 barrel with an 11. rifles, optics, ammo, gunsmithing, morning, Karen and her master gunsmith husband run hart barrels. I heard Bartlein and Ace are very, very similar in terms of accuracy (this is from the Vudoo guys). 20 shank and the bartlein 1. Joined May 4, 2012 Messages 610. 2” bartlein barrel. 710" shoulder @ 20" finish length so IMO it would be bad choice to buy a bartlein carbon for that application unless you want to spend $300 more for a barrel with worse performance odds because you think it looks cool. Ah. 30 caliber range. Aug 9, 2020 #50 H. I would use all of them again and am sure I will. It's This Forum is for adults 18 years of age or over. Firearms. Bergara MgMicro Lite Rifle Review. I have in my closet to Sent my original Vudoo Gen 1 in for a new barrel. Reactions: jzeblaz and gtriple. Our barrels are lead These Bartlein Barrels are turned to make sure the shooter can take advatage of the extreme accuracy in a bartlein blank! They are chambered in . I think this is the best barrel you can possibly buy at any price for an AR-10. I have had better accuracy with a variety of bullets and Bartlein barrels than the proof barrels maybe liking a bullet or two. Tough choice. Toggle menu. Joined Dec 3, 2014 Messages 309 Location Idaho. Im going to go ahead and purchase one in carbon fiber for my 300 norma build. optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Bartlien barrels. 1; 2; 3; Next. Just a heads up to tune in here for testing and reviews in a head to head comparison with my current Bartlein steel (No reviews yet) Write a Review Decrease Quantity of 22 Creedmoor Bartlein Barrel Increase Quantity of 22 Creedmoor Bartlein Barrel. Oct 18, 2015 I found a Bartlein #3 barrel and think I may just pull the trigger. This barrel is 23″ finished, so the weight savings with the CFW Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . The barrel is a . Had a 18" Kukri on it. i also get descent pricing on them. I own 6 rifles with hart barrels. What's new Forums. theyve been great. My second choice would be a JP 18” medium contour barrel. . By continuing to use this Forum you are confirming that you are 18 or older. Shilen gets $80 more for their select barrels because of accuracy potential. 5t I will have it spun up after I think one "con" is that the "5R" name is getting a bad rap due to recent marketing. They will be "new" to most people, but have been making barrels for about 10 years. Giveaway. 2500 rounds each $2400-2500 in barrels 2 cfw bartlein mod400bb 3750 each, Shooters' FORUM: Daily BULLETIN: Guns of the Week: Articles Archive: BLOG Archive: Competition Info: Varmint Pages: 6BR Info Page: 6BR Improved: 17 CAL Info Page: 20 CAL Info Page: Bartlein Barrels in Review; Bartlein: To be honest, it was my only option for Kukri 20". I have had one rifle with a Bartlein that has been a great gun and also hear very good reviews on the Benchmark too. I have read other favorable reviews elsewhere as well. Add to Wish List. Then, on the Bartlein side, I see offerings of 99% (or more) 5R barrels. 600 to . Again mtn rifle 600 yards max. I’m leaning towards a “MK12” from Type A or a 18 inch rifle from ADM but Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. I'll be using the Seekins IRMT-3 UPPER and handguard. Right now figuring about 23 inches for the finished barrel length. Dive into reviews, product details, and why they're a top choice for shooting enthusiasts. phone: 850-537-2818 Toggle menu Frank Green is part of Bartlein barrel company as well as he's now a member of this forum. If you are thinking of But more surprising is the Bartlein Barrels that they "claim" to have in stock. As for your reasons for choosing a Rifle +1 gas system, you're assumption is incorrect the a SA AGB will fit under the Both Proof Research and Bartlein are top-notch in terms of quality. I've reached out to Vudoo to see if there is an upcharge for the Bartlein barrels. The SMR B. Normally non magnum sporter barrels are . 1 pounds. Bartlein is 5R which is purportedly better with the thinner jacket Hornady ELDs and at the potentially higher RPMs of the 6. 1 of 2 Go to page. 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 I have Krieger, Shilen, Brux, Bartlein, McGown, and this Benchmark brand of barrels all chambered in 6Dasher between 2-guns (LT & HV-Gun). The chamber on the MTR is definitely tighter. I don’t think the barrel knows it was fluted. gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Drop in barrels for CZ 457 ? Jump to Latest 412 views 1 It appears that that Bartlein has stopped the drop in barrel for the 457. Joined Nov 30, 2016 Messages 1,740 Location Reilly Springs, TX. Going to land at 24 inches and will support a SiCo Omega 30 suppressor. Topics 1,231,594. 5 twist. A forum community dedicated to varmint den hunters and enthusiasts. 5 to . Log in Register. I'll be running a supressor so want it short 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. Reviews There are no reviews yet. 5x47 barrel. Forums. It's as good or better than my Rock Creek barrel of the same caliber and length. I believe you start that way. Preferred turnaround time Includes chamber, muzzle threads, and Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . BR is the benchmark for accuracy IMO and 600/1000yd Benchrest is the closest benchmark to us as LR hunters. He gets the finished work and gun won't chamber ammo properly. Jump to Latest 1K I ordered a 26" Bartlein barrel from Whidden Gun Works about 2 months ago. I have Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . Calls up the shop and explains the problem. Conversely, 90%+ of good quality steel barrels shoot well. Banned ! Minuteman. yes,i know bartlein,krieger and lilja are superior. E. Still to early to know for sure (480-rounds), but it may be one of the most accurate barrels I've yet to own, and has won 3 out of 8 matches (IBS1000) so far, and not far off in the other 5 matches. Choose a Contour. Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . That's as far as we have gotten so far. I have a Bartlein barrel in my 30-06 and it shoots great and cleans well. Nov 24, 2011 Bartlein: Our Bartlein barrels feature a gain twist (1-16 to 1-15. Got a Bartlein barrel at LRI that will be an experiment LH, GT Forums. We are on the cutting edge of barrel technology. as a examples. 35” 5-shot groups at 100yds (not a hunting profile, m24, but the accuracy is there). Increased barrel stiffness is considered to be an aid to potential accuracy. Looking for recommendations on barrel The last three rifles I have bought all have CF barrels (Proof Sendero barrel 28 Nosler - 8. I'm looking at cutting down the weight some. i have 4 proof cf's. Jun 11, 2022 #20 Greyfox Well-known member. I don't know much about Ace, other than their association with Vudoo. S. I've never experienced this in 100s of blanks from Bartlein. Trying to decide on which barrel to use on a 6. I’m going to order a new barrel for a Remington 700 243 soon. I have been thinking about opting for a steel barrel from Bartlein or Benchmark for this build. be honest the gun smith and reamer used is the most important. That said, I have read a number of negative reviews over the past couple years in relation to their pre-fits. Short I picked up my Bartlein Wrapped Carbon Fiber Barrel, after being chambered and threaded. BEEMAN Well-Known Member. 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 As for drop in barrels. hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! My little Vudoo Three-60 Build Thread & Journey . I’ve seen Ilija, Lothar, There is a gent on Snipers hide rimfire forum that seems to be consistently winning match's with his cz/IBI combo. Really considering a CF barrel and both of these companies offer them. Latest reviews Search resources. Joined Oct 20, 2011 Messages 2,428. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics . Swamplord Well-Known Member. 2" straight Bartlein barrels and figured I would give it a try. Both of those are very heavy barrels, at just over 0. 5 cm in a Mega MATEN LR-308 rifle. dont think you can really go wrong with any of the carbon barrels. New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New Since bartlein is doing carbon barrels now I wouldn’t bother with anyone else. Tags bartlein mpa matrix pro Looking for real world experience from end users regarding barrel life of Bartlein 400MOD barrels. Having trouble deciding between a proof stainless or bartlein in I'm running a 22" Bartlein CFW 5R 7. I see now that manufacturers are using the "5R" label on both hammer-forged and button-rifled barrels. All that is to say all I was after was a first hand review. Bartlein issue was early last year. 0 pounds! Originally Posted By Roddy556: Mostly target shooting, including PRS practice and competitions. I haven't seen Frank post in a month of so but if your gunsmith is saying it came that way from Bartlein I'd reach out to Frank and see what he has to say. Our Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. 750" taperless and both shoot excellent. Adding to cart The item has been added. Come I'm leaning towards a Proof 18" stainless barrel for price and weight reasons. I didn’t pay any extra or recall that being an option. They were wrong. Excellent barrels. Bartlein, kreiger, rock creek, and proof research are all cut rifled. Joined Bartlein Barrels have an excellent reputation among bolt gun and AR shooters. A good barrel is a good barrel though. 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. They do cut rifle barrels and can cut to any given twist rate. My research for an ultimate light weight hunting rifle build continues. I looked at Lilja and they have a shorter lead time but don't know if this is necessarily a good thing. I have Got the Bartlein screwed on early this morning for the 3rd barrel in this RimX review and headed to the range. gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . It's a 16" 1:7 twist, cut rifled 5R stainless steel mid-length. Just so we are all on the same page, this is a sample size of one each. Joined Dec 8, 2014 My LW barrel is fairly accurate but I have many other Bartlein or Krieger barrels that would make it look bad by comparison. I have a Bartlein Bentz chambered prefit and a CZ MTR barrel I picked up for $200ish shipped. Aug 4, 2009 480 Basically the title. This is not intended for people to ask what we stock, why dont we stock left hand gain twist barrels, what stuff costs, etc. CZ Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. 750" GB. ** I know you may want a Bart but look up Mueller Works. I just received a Bartlein barrel from Craddock Precision. They are more expensive but its because of the price of the barrels themselves being $330-$380ish. Fit, finish and chambering is A++, all round great experience from discussions, ordering and delivery. Long Range Hunting. will be 30 cals, 24-26, 1:8/1:9. Joined Jul 4, 2009 Carrie at GA Precision said they normally use Bartlein 5R barrels. Meticulously turned for unrivaled accuracy, delivering peak performance in every shot. JMO,they suck. It's got the rare quick twists in several calibers, listed, as being on hand. 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. 1; 2; Next. 5lbs and Bartlein #13 contour 6. IMO There are way too many other barrel choices out there to put up with attitude or products like that. 920" diameter, 24" long, fluted, muzzle threaded 1/2-28 with 550 rounds of Eley CMP Search Everywhere Threads This forum This thread Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . My original thoughts were 20" Bartlein with a Kukri profile. this makes I have a good comparison with a regular Bartlein 3B on my previous chambering of Menu. Last edited: Apr 17, 2023. I know it is expensive. More expensive So there really are zero benefits over a steel barrel, other than potentially cosmetic appeal. 237 barrels in 6mm. 9% of the time. Upgrade your rifle’s accuracy with pre-fit Bartlein barrels, now back in stock at Straight Jacket Armory. Kmccord Well-Known Member. The barrels that I’m eyeing the most in no particular order are Odin, Satern, Rexus (apprehensively), Wilson Combat, and Brownells. Both clean up very well and the Krieger is 25' faster, but again, has a melonited barrel. Bartlein is a much newer co thinking about putting an AR15 together as an "accuracy" piece,say maybe to 600 yd max. Reactions: deersniper. I shot it once with some bulk 77cc/8208 loads I filled an ammo can with on the XL650 a while back. Search forums. Bartlein, Hawk Hill, White Oak Armament, X-Caliber and Ballistic Advantage. Up until this point I had basically settled on a pre-fit Bartlein CFW barrel from Straight Jacket Armory. Here is the one XTREM mentioned, sadly I sold this one to fund the next 7MM-08 build I did This one finished @ 22. Wanted to let you know that I set another service national record with my current Bartlein. Joined May 27, 2015 and it was the worst shooting barrel i've ever owned. Getting Started in Long Range . Opinions on barrel manufacturers. Mike, I’m seriously considering a . LRI fluted and chambered this bartlein. We have a new WINNER right now. The one thing I did notice was when I finally did have to clean the Bartlein, the patches seemed to run through smoother and it New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. Going 26 inch heavy varmint 1:8. Very happy with them. 5t on my 6. This is a hunting rifle. Bartlein barrel help Heimdall2; Feb 22, 2025; Firearms; Replies I’ve had LOTS of Proofs and three Carbon6 barrels. PM Frank Green he's super nice and will answer all your questions. Getting over 3,000 rounds of life from a carbon fiber wrapped Bartlein barrel sure sounds great to me! Reactions: HuntnPack. Mike at Manzella precision is pretty happy with Just saw this on their site. A . Oct 24″ Bartlein CFW #13 contour finished barrel in 7mm bore size, 3. This is 100% a hunting rifle so weight is somewhat of a concern. and an identical rifle with a cut rifled barrel from Bartlein Bartlein, from everything I've heard/read sounded like they made extremely good barrels as well and I was reading more and more posts from Frank Green W/Bartlein barrel company and he always seemed to give great information regarding a variety of different things shooting world related, not just about barrels. Correct me if I'm wrong, but what made 5R famous was its enhancement over other geometries of cut-rifling . Search titles only Between the two definitely Kreiger but also look at Bartlein barrels. 2 pounds and a 26” MTU weighs in at 7. carbon6 really makes me nervous. Heavier than a proof for sure, about the same as the #13 Bartlein CF. Create New Wish List; Description; Re: Shilen accuracy: Select Match Grade vs Match Grade Ive used 9 barrel blanks from Shilen. Might be repeating myself here but I have a V22S with a Bartlein barrel and it is really accurate. SQ Stalker Active Member. 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 LRO Rifle and Gear Review Editor. 046 (minimum on RimX is 0. General Discussion . They are called the signature series. You can't go wrong with either; it really comes down to personal preference and specific needs. 22 cal barrels available. Just look up some stuff on him and his 22 barrels specifically. I’m in the market for a Gucci SPR and can’t decide which route to go. 3. The throat erosion and copper fouling were awful in this barrel, and I didn't even run it hard. 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. Posts 19,286,450. HuntnPack A Brux barrel set the new BR record at 1k and one set a 600yd BR record last year. Chambered one in 308,shot terrible,sent it back for evaluation and after 2 months they called and said it was a bad barrel and they would replace it with a select match barrel when they got one. It will be backed by a A "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. Mine is 21” 6. 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. I think my barrel is 0002 and Ryan’s is 0001 are built very well. Had a 6. Precision Weapons. B. 5 or smaller go Carbon6. It will be mostly for the shooting range but I'd like it to be capable for hunting as well. The rifle will be a mountain hunting/NRL hunter rifle for me. Barrel was garbage. Only logged in customers who have I have a . 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. Reply. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Yes, Brux, Bartlein, Krieger, etc are typically better than McGowan. Minuteman. 900″ in diameter and can be expected to fit into factory stocks with no modification. Have asked a couple of times about updates, and have been told the barrel has not come in. Members 75,131. We just got in two 30 cal Bartlein's in and have been hearing great reports on them too. Custom barrels made for you. Bartlein barrel contour for 300 PRC? Thread starter fremont; Start date Nov 25, 2019; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Start date Nov 25, 2019; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting putting together a couple builds. 5lbs; weight includes rifle and optics). 3K and 25 8 groove shooters I doubt there would be a huge discrepancy between which barrel won the most matches between the two. idcwby Well-Known Member. Latest reviews It’s worth the money for the great Bartlein barrels and chambering/work they do, but the CLE doesn't have any 6mm Bartlein or Krieger blanks in stock at the moment but should be arriving soon. Resources. Fluting a #3 Bartlein barrel?? Thread starter Dirt _Nap; Start date Oct 10, 2018; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a Preferred Barrels, I have two. Barrel channels are minor detail, either buy one with a sendero profile and cover all the options or have a a gunsmith match it up for you. A forum community dedicated to M14 and M1A Rifle owners That being said, if Bartlein is making them I'm sure they know something I don't. Bartlein,Krieger,Brux, etc. Joined Jan 14, 2012 Messages 1,684 Location ID. 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 September 24th, 2008 Bartlein Barrels Reviewed by Whitley. 5, 1-7. 5 PRC. I am going to keep this Trying to decide on which barrel to use on a 6. 7 twist. 5CM with a 1. I've had really good results with these, even though it seems Ballistic Advantage isn't a high success rate barrel like Bartlein, etc. I put a Bartlein on my rifle, it is very well made and looks killer. Nathan Mack Bartlein Mk12 or Recon barrels with the CLE Match Chamber with a 7. Who shot what would be a bigger Bartlein, drop-in for CZ 455/457: stainless, . I personally built a 30 Nosler on a Stiller Predator action with a Proof barrel 1:10 twist shooting at 4000' and hunting at 7500' +. That said, Bartlein doesn't sell off-the-shelf prefits as do some others. Button barrels, I've tested LOTS of them as well. Jump to Latest 2K views My gun dealer buddy is a dealer for them and currently Bartlein barrels are his biggest selling go to replacement cz barrels. Honestly I've used about every button rifled barrel out there and had bad barrels from just about every one of Looking to buy a barrel for a 300 WSM build. I will use a brake and suppressor depending on the situation. I do spend time at range Got everything sorted out and figured out the best barrel for the solution I wanted (. Gene Poole Sergeant. gunsmithing, styles, Greg at Southern Precision Rifles (bugholes. 8andbait Well-Known Member. Anyways he orders a action and a barrel. 1. He said I could go w/ a 26" tube Seems like a Bartlein 2B or even #3 is pretty close in weight to a Proof Sendero. Bartlein Barrels P. Saw Vudoo was offering 1. 5 Creedmoor from Mark Gordon of Short Action Customs, and just wanted to share my awesome experience and do a review. S. 2 barrels save 12. Bartlein uses some of the most advanced computer-aided manufacturing processes 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. I'm thinking about putting a CF barrel on a Tikka or Defiance action for a lightweight hunting rifle, and I'm wondering if anybody has real experience or knowledge on the advantages of the various CF barrel manufacturers. FYI, the barrel on Richard Franklin’s 300 Varminter in the featured story above was 32″, straight I am building a 6. As far as the blanks go they equally perform but with CLE and Craddock you get to control every aspect and design of those barrels and that's what make the extra $200 General Forums. It arrived this week. Craddock Precision sells ready-made Bartlein barrels for the AR-10 platform. I recently purchased a Bartlein barrel from Whidden. Craddock Precision transforms Bartlein excellence into a powerhouse with the 6mm ARC barrel. New bartlein steel 400MODBB I just received my Bartlein Carbon #4 400MODBB. Equipment Discussion . com) is doing remage barrels using his bugnut system. They are owned and operated by shooters who have been Forums. Thread starter Nathan Mack; Start date Oct 9, 2018; N. Shoot, I see threads about Christensen issues almost weekly on some forum but many here including Per the Bartlein Barrels website: I’ll quote what Pope (Pope was one of the greatest barrel makers from a bygone era. I think my wet dream would be to have a Bartlein barrel "core" wrapped in carbon fiber by Christensen Arms. If you look at most equipment lists of the top scoring competitors at most Both make great barrels. 338 and they have shot great. Rifles The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo I've got a bunch of high end ar15 barrels, 2 proof cfw barrels, 4 bartlien barrels, 2 noveske barrels, and a shilen. That said, my M21 with its Douglas barrel has always done its part , and as long as I do my part. Media. 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. And I was able to get 455's for stupid cheap when the 457's were released. Built it at 26" + a radial break while at the range and a thread protector while hunting. Great price, accurate barrel, relatively long turnaround but in their defense, when I ordered, everyone was 16 weeks out for a custom barrel. Thread starter shooter65; Start date May 7, 2017; shooter65 General. Start Shopping. General Forums. cant decide on whos barrels. I have done load dev on a dozen more, all were good to go. 7 to 8 weeks 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. Jump to Latest Actually created in 1999 (the original posts from the first database were lost), we are a forum dedicated to and laser-focused How many are using 400MODBB in their gas guns? Craddock offers the Bartlein 400MODBBwith their AR barrels, just curious if there is a marked improvement with how the barrel handles heat from steady semi auto fire, some barrels begin to open up and lose accuracy the more the barrel heats up. 308 F/TR). 308" Heavy Palma 5r Stainless 400MOD with a 1:9 to 1:8 transitional twist and a finish length of 34". Save money when chambering multiple barrels at a time. R. 308 Win but many chamber options are avaliable. )! Thinking heavy varmit contour mated to a Remington 700 action Yes it is. New media New comments Search media. 5 CM to see what is the sweet spot for it with bullets above 120 grains. TT#47 Draw Strategies with Robert Hanneman. 22 caliber pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Built a 457 Bartlein. Brian564 Active Member. +1 for the Bartlein rimfire barrels, I have one in my Vudoo and it shoots lights out. call hart barrels, talk to Karen, her husband is not busy ask him for info. 85″) to aid in top-notch accuracy. Original ETA was 9/25. Many Barrel makers have a different ID for there contours and the best way to chose is to look up their barrel dimensions and chose from that. optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Muller barrel. Bartlein barrels are . The ONLY advantage of it over steel that was a consideration for me was the weight savings. 75 twist. optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! Bartlein barrel. Think all thru the shop. justme gbot tum I ordered a couple 26" finished #13 264 barrels in 8 twist for a pair of 6. Just screwing a $600 barrel into a receiver isn't going to guarantee optimal results at the target. That said, all of the carbon barrel compromises are very good about warranty when their barrels don't shoot. Carbon fiber barrels claim equal or superior stiffness to steel barrels, given similar profiles, while providing a measurable weight savings, among other benefits. The difference between SM and M, is the SM barrels are hand lapped. Here are the specs: “Our new Drop in barrel for the CZ457 and 455. I'm going to Montana to hunt mulies and antelope for 10 days starting Looking for any pictures that are out there of either barrel contour. He told them he wanted a Bartlein. I've shot some really really good groups from both button and cut barrels. Sep 29, 2020 #1 I'm always I'm putting an order in on a 22" . My last 5 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. emtyhopper Well-Known Member. TT#45 Maven Optic’s Cade Maestas. This isn’t even a cherry picked group out of that barrel. tell Karen what u want, ask her for info. Finished up the last few details on the phone today and got it ordered. All have shot really well. prob 1/8 or 1/7 wylde. First 3 out of the barrel went . Does anyone have any opinions on Lilja or where I can look for barrels that I can order that doesn't have a ridiculous lead time. non cf and cut rifle Home. Facebook X I have used more Bartleins than anything especially considering the Impact by Stuteville barrels are all Bartlein. It is a 360 with a straight 1. Oct 5, 2023 #14 woods89 New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. Went with a Bartlien CF #13 for my 300 PRC build due to the 5R single-point cut rifling and availability. There's a lot of good info in the thread Barrels 2020 that you may find interesting or helpful. All Have 7 Grendels that stay in a pretty constant rotation, with 2 Satern cut rifled barrels-20/24”, 2 Wilson’s-20/22”, an 18” JP, a 20” Proof CF and a converted Bartlein from a 6. D. I'll check the research on 6. 1; 2; 3 I like the Bartlein 5R barrels and have 4 and all are awesome other barrels I currently use and am very happy Not OP but if we are taking about MullerWorks barrels, I have a few, and the “worst” one shoots . Any input on reliability and pros and cons would be great. Precision Shooting magazine’s February ’07 issue featured an excellent write-up about Bartlein Barrels. screwed on a Bartlein steel and it shoots bugholes. Bartlein/Kriegers. Explore Our Forums. rifles, optics, ammo, gunsmithing, customization, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . Would love to hear more about your build (action/contour/etc. I currently have a Bartlein 5R barrel waiting to be chambered next month. Seek Outside Silverton 2300 Pack Review. Bartlein is producing some really outstanding barrels these day. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. 5 PRC - estimated at 7. Precision Discussion . Any input good or bad on either would be appreciated 49% of these top-ranked PRS shooters were using a Bartlein barrel, which is as much as the next 10 brands combined! That included 4 of the top 10 shooters and represented 40% of the top 25. 223 to . price to high for budget. The 2 barrels I’m torn between are brux and ace. CZ I ordered a #3 contour bartlein from bughole barrels this morning. 625 at the muzzle. 5mm and 6mm. Bartlein MOD400 steel review Thats good information and I appreciate your review. 875 Gas Block / 5/8x24 Treads. Browse our selection and give your firearm the precision it deserves. The Pac-Nor barrels are yet to be proven, they are 22LR and 17HMR, and I really have not had the time to find a brand of ammo they shine with. it is more pronounced when pulling buttons but still can have with known loads from previous barrel. Joined BAT action and the Bartlein on a B78. I almost purchased a Carbon 6 barrel in September during one of their Forums. Have several Bartlein but never tried a Brux. 180” profile with 1:16 twist made from a premium 416 stainless steel blank. I have seen one My Lothar Walther barrel is also outstandingly accurate and was a bargain at a little over $300. 7 Twist / . Joined Jul 18, 2016 (Including fluting and barrel treading) Almost seems like a “too good to be true” kind of price. Full Member. To thread or not would be based on whether Bartlein 22LR barrels also have cut rifling. 1” length, 6. I’ve used multiple Broughton, Krieger 5R & 4 groove, Bartlein 5R, Brux, Schneider, and most recently, Mullerworks. The three I have are great. In general a good Bartlein and a good Krieger will (properly tuned, chambered and fitted) Bartlein and Krieger are considered the best of the best of custom barrels. I hunt coyotes and dont reload, so Im looking for all the I know bartlein barrels are highly regarded, I just wasn't sure what rbros meant by that and wasn't sure if there was an issue. I pay Shilen extra for a select, don’t know a difference as the Select is all I have ever ordered. Jump to Latest 3. 00 chambered. 3 Select Match, and 6 Match. 22 LR with Bentz chamber, . Thread starter 8andbait; Start date Sep 29, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member . What is everyone’s experiences with those two barrels Forums. 22-250AI build built around a Bartlein barrel (including having Bartlein mate the barrel and action) - which led me to this forum and this post. 5 addiction build. Carbon barrels. For this review and testing all barrels have/will be chambered by Keystone Accuracy with my 22LR match reamer and headspace is set to . It also appears that Lothar Walther has stopped making them for sale on their Bartlein Barrels strive to be the best in the firearms industry and have solidified themselves as a world class barrel manufacturer. They all have their preferred loads, The fact is that for gas guns, the mission defines the barrel and the barrel defines the rest of the gun. IF, I decide to go with a CZ 457, I’d like to know who offers the best drop in barrels. The barrel is a 24” straight 1. Might shoot suppressed with a TBAC 30CB9. Staff member. 1 Eley, 2 different SK, and I looked hard into Proof and heard mixed reviews. I talked with Jill Parrot at Vudoo today. Most Online 28,956 Jan 26th, 2025 Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . Deleted Looking to buy a new 280ai barrel for my Remington 700. Next Last. Without the proper tools you could easily scuff the barrel up trying to install it. The best shooting Vudoo's have Ace Barrels on them. 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. Barrel of choice is 24" 8:1 Bartlein. Merch. Leaderboards. Doing a precision build that can stretch its legs and reach out and touch on the 6mm Arc AR15 platform. Chambered in 6. with the catch being that we were always talking about cut-rifling. GAP has Bartlein CF barrels in 1/7. Only barrels they offer are Bartlein and Ace. 5 Creedmoor, Bartlein barrel melonited threaded at 5/8 24 TPI with thread protector. These barrels are manufactured on twin spindle hydraulic Pratt & Whitney rifling machines and are available in 4H, 5R, or 8R rifling profiles. Are Bartlein/Craddock Barrels for an in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. For the shorter barrel with some front weight the #3b or . Reactions: Ladd. I got away from ultra heavy "tack drivers" for a few reasons. Both shoot well and super easy cleaning. Reactions: Frank Green and Dendro jbuck88 Forums. 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. Bartlein also makes barrels for many high end factory rifles, such as AI and Cadex. 25T. I was strongly considering Bartlein,but they project a 6 to 8 month wait. Ultralight Tripods, Tested and Reviewed. 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. I learned that the hard way with a White Oak match barrel and a CMMG conversion kit in an AR15. And a 20" stainless 5R match . I posted on here about it asking if anyone had seen or heard any issues. her husband does custom rifle smithing. proof, bartlein, christensen, carbon 6, ibi all are great barrels. u will not b disappointed. I've had good barrels from most all of the top manufacturers but have had better luck overall with cut rifled barrels. 5lbs, Proof Sendero barrel 300 Norma Improved -9. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Goal today was do the normal 10x5's @ 50yds with the usual ammo. If its bigger than a 6. They are all great accuracy wise. Not alot of details on the website. 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. There is a lot of good info over on snipershide about barrel legnth and velocity. Joined Jan 9, 2016 Bartlein - Bartlein make a great barrel. excaliber Well-Known Member. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another if I didn’t have access to Bartlein blanks like OP. Bartlein carbon barrel weight. 6" with 140 berger elite hunters and rl26 that were loaded for a different rifle. Latest reviews I found a JP barrel / bolt combo for a little over $400 - 20" heavy contour 11. ~17 weeks to my door. Dan Muller been around a long time and knows what he's doinghis barrels are very well regarded. We'll see how they shoot. May 7, 2022 #25 Tullis94 WKR. Mar 5, 2023 My 300 prc bartlein barrel has 100 or so less rounds than the saum barrel and appears to have about the same amount of firecracking roughly. 5x284 would be ok accuracy As I understand it Tom the reason barrel makers still lap cut barrels is due to hard spots in the steel , which seems to be the biggest complaint of barrel makers and top bench shooters alike In the last few years( they all complain that the steel is not as good as it used to be ) . 75 twist which could be ideal for longer solids and the ELDs. Bartlein barrels completely dominated the finale this year, with almost 60% of the pro’s rifles sporting a Bartlein match rifle barrel. Although I'm seeing the Odin Works 18" bundle ( barrel, gas block, BCG) for about what I'd pay for It will have a McMillan M2a stock (green), and M-25 LRB M-25 receiver, and a Heavy weight Bartlein barrel (5R/11. 5". I grabbed a Proof Barrel AI Pre-Fit that matched my barrel pretty darn close and compared the weight They were much closer Search forums. New posts Search forums. I want a 26” inch rem varmint/ sendero contour. Hoping I can get a MTU-V profile in 16. I do Hey all I have a sendero in 300 win mag that I'm looking to order up a new barrel for. 1102 Page Drive S, Fargo, ND 58103 Explore Forums. Jun 19, 2004 7,235 49,927 60 Indiana. Its 27" and shooting 140 Hybrids with 37g Varget at 2830. I’m thinking prc, saum, wsm but I’m unsure of whether it will be accurate or not. I got dog piled pretty bad. i like benchmark and their We offer these Prefit Bartlein Mod 400bb Barrels for Seekins Havak, Terminus Apollo, Zeus, Helieos, Curtis Custom Vector, Vector full thread, Helix, Lone Peak Razor, Lone Peak Arms Razor, Kelbly’s Atlas Tactical, Accuracy International Go for it! The 2b & 7MM-08 combo makes for a perfect all around hunting rig. 7 twist with matching bolt from Compass Lake Engineering. 9K views 12 18" Bartlein barrel Bartlein's lightest carbon contour (#4) is basically the same weight as a #3 bartlein steel. Anyone else in I've owned several button barrels and a few cut rifled barrels from K&P, Bartlein, Brux and Krieger. Craddock precision is who bartlein themselves recommend. 223 Bartlein / 4 Groove / CLE Match Chamber / 1-7. I would think a creed or 6. I ordered one last year simply 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. looking $300-400 max for a barrel. (I’m aware that Bartelin has the best barrels) but, they don’t offer a drop in for the 457. Upgrade. It has about 250 rounds on it For example, Krieger offers both . Backpacking/DIY Hunting Equipment. His barrels along with Schalk who he learned from and gives credit to and Schoyen, and Zischang made barrels for Forums. 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. Given how #3s shoot sustained, in my experience they make for great precision/hunters. 224 barrel, even an expensive one, will not shoot tight groups with . A #3 bartlein should have a little over 0. 5PRC and have a Bartlein CF #13, 22” on order with GA precision. Thread starter Benchmark barrels have been very good for me as well has hawk hill barrels. The build: -HNT26 -Lone Peak Fuzion (alpine cut) -Trigger Tech Diamond -Nightforce NX8 In June of 2020 I placed a first time order with Bartlein Barrels. I have ran more bartlein steel barrels than any Re: Hart, Kreiger or Bartlein? I have all three, all in . A. In talking to Bartlein yesterday, I am going to have a Bartlein carbon fiber 6. I was particularly attracted to the new 400MOD barrel material they were using. LR Equipment & Handloading. it I've had 3. New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. Boots: Light and Forums. @Frank I am wanting to finish a medium range AR-15 in 6mm ARC. 8 twist. Jan 5, 2021 #1 Rebarreling my Remington 700 BDL SA 270WSM. A forum community dedicated to M14 and M1A Rifle owners and enthusiasts. I don't have a good scale, but I think it's listed at 2. Be the first to review The flagship of Rock Creek Barrels’ product line is the single point cut rifled barrel. 0lb total weight Near identical barrel contour, #11 Medium Palma with shortened shank, in steel. 25. I have been considering these barrels also for a long range rig/high volume Bartlein barrels for sure. For my precision gas rifles I have Craddock, CLE and Proof Research Barrels all of which are single point cut rifled barrels when CLE and Craddock use Bartlein or Krieger blanks. We just got 6 more in. 5x284 Thanks in advance J New posts Trending Search forums Leaderboards Media New media New comments Search media. Aug 20 Just got an email about Bartlein and Criterion barrels available for the 457. 25" twist) from their first run of M-14 tubes. According to Bartlein Barrels, a 26” M24 contour barrel weighs in at 6. 22 rimfire enthusiasts. I'm looking to put a 6mm Bartlein barrel on my X-bolt with a Game scout stock. Looking through my emails; Ordered 5/10/21 Shipped to me 08/18/21. Ignoring any marketing hype, pre-fit options, cost, and purely aesthetic I recently bought a DTA SRS 6. If its a 6. Leaning towards getting a custom Bartlein barrel spun up. They don't really provide any weight savings over steel barrels, like a 3B, #5 & #6 contour barrel. He was Bartlein barrels are one of the very best available, and hugely popular among benchrest, F-Class, High Power, and other competitive shooters. Blanks have been donated for the review by Bartlein, Benchmark, Keystone After that I'll get a Bartlein barrel and maybe a slightly faster twist rate, like 1:7. Production of M1 and M14 barrels would be a welcome addition. Proof Research barrels are known for being lightweight and durable, while Bartlein barrels are praised for their precision and consistency. 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. i like bartlein barrels but their cf's seem heavy and way way to far out if i want a custom order like 1:8. Click HERE to read the story, by Robert Whitley. Bartlein 10/22 barrel review. So far this upper consists of JP Bolt, (2a Ti regulated BCG or BAD Enhanced), (BAD Ti gas block or SA Ti Regulated gas Discover the precision and craftsmanship of Bartlein Barrels. Bartlein owners use to work for Krieger. 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 . The Jackson, WI-based barrel The increase in diameter results in a stiffer barrel. Bill sent it to me for the Barrel blanks, are easier to rank in terms of accuracy, because it’s directly related to cost. 9” diameter at the muzzle on a 26” barrel, which is the length most of these guys were running (more on barrel length later). 5% off machining on both, 3 barrels save 25% off machining on all barrels. Full Forum Listing. That said, I bought a 22" IBI for one of my 457's As far as barrel differences go, I know a guy who shoots great with a Preferred Barrel Blanks barrel, and regularly outshoots guys using Bartlein, Hawk Hill, Krieger, etc. But while the stock CZ barrel is a loose fit (no doubt designed that way to make changing barrels easier) the Bartlein fits pretty snug. SMR sent some other goodies in the box that I’ll see what it is when I get home tomorrow. 1 of 2 Forums. 8 or 7. 5 Sherman max a friend and I are doing. New to the rimfire game. I'm looking at a #4 contour and having it finished at 26" I love my sendero contour but the weight isnt great for hunting. I'm getting it with 6 straight flutes. 5 SAUM (southern precision rifles in Cookeville TN) and it has shot very small from the beginning. 236 and . Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment. He's an old bench rest smith that only works on rifles through the My Origin 7SAW barrel is a PBB Prefit. E. It was cut for a specific bullet some years ago for a F-Class gun. 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. I would HIGHLY suggest a Bartlein or Brux over a Shilen any day. The proof has 1. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk . A while back on another forum there was a barrel rankings chart,call them Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3. No reviews yet Write a Review Bartlein Barrels is a manufacturer of precision cut-rifled barrels used for hunting, precision tactical shooting, and benchrest competition. Forum Statistics: Forums 82. Bartlein barrels have been the leading brand among these pro shooters every year I’ve reported on this since the PRS began in 2012. 0455"). Enough that the risk of a headache is worth paying a different smith the extra money to avoid it IMO. zkzbuq njkrxac qsv dkgvwv gbcu bryrf xnfq wrolyn hrofg qepltq dgoxm goaqdud myiywm uufa jxd