Carbon fiber barrels...

[Nubba0681]

looking for other options...
I have 2 rifles built with carbon fiber barrels.
I have a 300wsm with a satern barrel and I have a 6.5 with a proof barrel.
I'm in the market for a 6mm/.243 barrel in 1:8 twist for a 243AI build.
I want something different just to try it out. Anybody have any recommendations on another carbon fiber barrel company that's not $700-$800 per blank? I'm not wanting to cut corners by any means but I want to see what somebody else has to offer and test it out for myself. I have everything for a build but a barrel and all other parts for this build we're salvaged from other scrap rifles. Not looking to put a fortune into this build. If it works it works, if it don't, I'm not out much...

 

[SteelBanger]

I've read good things about Carbon Six barrels and they usually come in maybe $100 less than proof barrels. I believe they are McGowen blanks and have a 1/2" guarantee if I remember right.

 

[adam32]

I just got one from Oregon Mountain Rifle, it was $595 shipped for a 1/7 .243 blank, threaded muzzle too.

If you like your Saturn, they also make a carbon barrel.

 

[WanderingGoatie]

I have two carbon six barrels. A year or so ago they seemed to be a lower cost option when they would chamber and mount the barrel on an action for like $80. Now they're within about $50 of proof and others but won't mount it on an action. CA barrel blanks seem like they have some sales around $550.

 

[sp6x6]

My early Pre proof.ABS wrap was a Saturn.Made by the Head smith at Proof

 

[highdrum]

Check out Standalonebarrels.com they use blanks from the same company that made black hole and Columbia River ar barrels which are very good. I'm waiting on my Tikka 6.5 prc barrel from them.

 

[grouse]

I like the fact that Oregon will wrap a barrel for you. If you have a barrel that shoots well. They can wrap it for you

 

[grouse]

Aesthetics wise proof is hard to beat but hella canyon barrels look sharp and shoot too!

 

[SCSCHNUR]

Check out Standalonebarrels.com they use blanks from the same company that made black hole and Columbia River ar barrels which are very good. I'm waiting on my Tikka 6.5 prc barrel from them.

What was the Tikka prior to 6.5 PRC as I am debating this myself?

 

[highdrum]

What was the Tikka prior to 6.5 PRC as I am debating this myself?

It's a switch barrel setup, 300wsm 257 saum and 6.5 prc. Began life as a 7 mag.

 

[Chris Graves]

It's a switch barrel setup, 300wsm 257 saum and 6.5 prc. Began life as a 7 mag.

I have a Tikka that I'm planning on doing the same thing too. 300wsm and 6.5 PRC. Have any pics you're willing to share?

 

[highdrum]

I have a Tikka that I'm planning on doing the same thing too. 300wsm and 6.5 PRC. Have any pics you're willing to share?

There is the rifle with the 257 saum barrel in place. My prc barrel will be here next week. And my 23" 300wsm barrel is being chambered right now.

 

[Nubba0681]

There is the rifle with the 257 saum barrel in place. My prc barrel will be here next week. And my 23" 300wsm barrel is being chambered right now.

Slick rig!
thanks for sharing!

 

[Mc Fraser]

I don't have my rifle built yet but I ordered a Hells Canyon C barrel with a defiance anTi action.
In my research I discovered that HC uses Benchrest blanks with cryo treatment and 40% less resin then proof.