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are carbon fiber barrels the wave of the future?
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<blockquote data-quote="A/C Guy" data-source="post: 1979989" data-attributes="member: 13490"><p>The carbon fiber adds stiffness and rigidity to the barrel as well as consistent damping of the harmonics which results in a more consistent, thus more accurate barrel compared to a standard weight all steel barrel. </p><p>A carbon fiber wrapped barrel is an easy upgrade that vastly improves accuracy.</p><p> Guys are reporting 1/4 MOA 3 shot groups after careful load development. 1/2 MOA groups with factory target ammo.</p><p></p><p>The carbon fiber barrel dissipates heat 3 or 4 times faster than all steel, it has less thermal mass, both of which also contribute to improved consistency and accuracy.</p><p>A carbon fiber barrel can not rust, so it it the ultimate barrel for hunting. Coupled with a carbon fiber stock with appropriate bedding, it will last 10 times longer than a wood stocked standard hunting rifle.</p><p>I just made the switch, I bought a Christensen Ridgeline.</p><p></p><p>Christensen also makes a MSR with Al folding stock, carbon fiber barrel. I think we will see high end MSRs with all composite parts soon. The ultimate infantry rifle will have no metal parts to rust and weigh 3 lbs; give or take a few ounces.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="A/C Guy, post: 1979989, member: 13490"] The carbon fiber adds stiffness and rigidity to the barrel as well as consistent damping of the harmonics which results in a more consistent, thus more accurate barrel compared to a standard weight all steel barrel. A carbon fiber wrapped barrel is an easy upgrade that vastly improves accuracy. Guys are reporting 1/4 MOA 3 shot groups after careful load development. 1/2 MOA groups with factory target ammo. The carbon fiber barrel dissipates heat 3 or 4 times faster than all steel, it has less thermal mass, both of which also contribute to improved consistency and accuracy. A carbon fiber barrel can not rust, so it it the ultimate barrel for hunting. Coupled with a carbon fiber stock with appropriate bedding, it will last 10 times longer than a wood stocked standard hunting rifle. I just made the switch, I bought a Christensen Ridgeline. Christensen also makes a MSR with Al folding stock, carbon fiber barrel. I think we will see high end MSRs with all composite parts soon. The ultimate infantry rifle will have no metal parts to rust and weigh 3 lbs; give or take a few ounces. [/QUOTE]
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