Any opinions on Bartlien barrels?

[Catahoula]

Hey Guys,
Going to build a 240 Weatherby. Could not decide between a Lilja or Bartlien barrel. Finally went with the Bartlien because of the 5R rifling. Any comments on experiences with these barrels would really be appreciated. When I re-barrel my 25-06 Ackley Improved I am going with a Lilja. I am also going to build a 300 Win Mag for my daughter. She just loves shooting my factory Remington 300 Win. What is another top barrel company that I should consider?
Thanks in advance & you all have a safe fall hunting season,
Kirk

 

[marioq]

Don't count Brux out. I have one and it took about 50 rounds break in but factory ammo was shooting 4 shots touching at 100. Still working on a load to see how reloads shoot. But I am pleased. Others here have been pleased as well

 

[barnesuser28]

I have a 1:8 twist on my 284 win and it was a royal PITA to get to shoot. I finally got it dialed in... After 250 rounds of load development... It was shooting .5 MOA at 750 yards yesterday at the shoot in Townsend, so i am happy. It cleans really really easy though.

 

[NattyBumpoII]

Hart.
All four of my custom builds have Hart barrels and have been very happy with the results.

NB

 

[MontanaRifleman]

It's hard to go wrong with any of the reputable custom barrel makers. I've just had 3 projects done with Broughton barrels and I like the Broughton contours.

I'm considering another project that might require a 7 twist and will go with a Bartlien 5R gain twist for that.

I've got a 22-250 that needs a barrel soon and it will probably get a Benchmark.

 

[TOM H]

I put a Bartlein 5r 1/11.25 twist on my 30-06 good barrel. I've also used Broughton 5c,Krieger 5r and Mike Rock 5r barrels and I also like Lilja barrels.

 

[ultraedge]

I have had good success with Lilja, Bartlein, Broughton, and Obermeyer. Obermeyer internal dimensions were a little different. Lilja was the only brand I tried that was not 5r type rifling. I could not tell after thousands of rounds fired that the type of rifling made any difference. These were all chambered in .338 EDGE. The barrels were 30" long. The fastest in order are the Lilja , Bartlein, Broughton and Obermeyer. Gary

 

[Sully2]

I use Brux barrels. SO far so good

 

[Catahoula]

After meeting with a new gunsmith yesterday I cancelled the Bartlien order. He will have me a new Brux here in 5 days. I was hoping to have this rifle ready for next springs bear hunt. Now I will be hunting deer with it this fall. The Brux will finish at 27 inches. Can't wait.
Thanks for all your advice,
Kirk

 

[Skyking]

I have owned them all. Bartlien are hands down the best three barrels I own, and have three more on order. Ask this question on Snipershide and I would say 90% of the guys there will only use these cut rifle barrels. Its the only Barrel manufacture the GA Precision will use. Robert Gradous uses Bartlein, Broughton, and Krieger barrels, all of which are great barrels. If you want talk with someone with a wealth of knowledge give him a call. Gunsmithing Class - Gradous Rifles

 

[Edd]

What is another top barrel company that I should consider?

I am only aware of one rifle builder that gives a 1/4 MOA guarantee. He uses Krieger 4 groove barrels.

 

[Skyking]

More reading for you. This just came back up on The Hide. Krieger vs Bartlein

 

[gebhardt02]

Had a Brux that shot extremely well. Also had a Rock Creek back in 2002 that shot extremely well. I also have experience with Kreiger (excellent accuracy) and Bartlien (my favorite so far) and Benchmark barrels that shot very nice. I'm not a personal fan of Douglas although I might have just had bad luck with that barrel. I think you'll be very pleased with your Brux but don't hesitate to use Kreiger or Bartlien if you can get one.

Geb

 

[brentc]

I'd take a Bartlein in a heartbeat. Great barrels.