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