Proof vs Christensen

[TC338]

I know this has been debated in the past, but looking for updated info. Any advantage to one over the other? Rifle will be used for mainly hunting with a little target practice. I know the proof is cut rifled and the Christensen is button rifled. Is there an advantage either way?

 

[brentc]

I have some of each and they both perform excellently, as in commonly printing .3 MOA and better groups beyond 300 yards. I would feel confident either way.

If it were me, I'd go with whichever one will leave the most coin in your pocket.

 

[codyadams]

If it were me, I'd go with whichever one will leave the most coin in your pocket.

In that case, look at Carbon Six....I just ordered a .338 9 twist 28" long with threaded muzzle and 1.350" shank for under $700.

I have heard great things about their accuracy too.

https://carbonsixllc.com/

 

[waspocrew]

I've thought about carbon six as well, but with only around $50-80 difference between that and a proof, I'd probably lean towards proof for now.

 

[86alaskan]

Have a 300WM christensen barrel and it shoots wonderfully. Can't imagine much improvement over what it's already doing. Ordered from optics planet during a sale and got it for under $500, now that's a deal.

 

[codyadams]

I've thought about carbon six as well, but with only around $50-80 difference between that and a proof, I'd probably lean towards proof for now.

Last I saw proofs were $900, did you find a sale?

 

[TC338]

Last I saw proofs were $900, did you find a sale?

Stocky’s has them for $729
Christensen $600

 

[Ed AO]

I like proofs. You can get a 1:8 twist with proof. I have a 28 nosler and with the new bullets its a must to take full advantage of them. Not that 1:9 wouldn’t work. My gunsmith charged me $600 for my proof barrel.

 

[martinakl]

+1 for CarbonSix

Like codyadams, I just ordered one. I picked them because I could get some custom options that I wanted. I wanted a 1.350" shank and 1:8 twist in 30 Cal.

 

[FURMAN]

These are Christensens. I would save my money and go this route.

 

[WyoMountainMule]

Have any of you CA shooters completed POI testing to verify no shift after cooling and cold bore consistency?

 

[FURMAN]

Have any of you CA shooters completed POI testing to verify no shift after cooling and cold bore consistency?

I saw zero poi change with hot or cold. Cold bore shot was in the group. I would not own a rifle with cold bore shot issues.

 

[dougduey]

I have a Christensen Arms Classic in a 338 Lapua and it's a tack driver.
I just got back my rebarreled 7STW from Carbon Six (had them install the new barrel) and just broke the barrel in and zeroed the scope 2 days ago. I will be doing load development for it now, but it looks like its going to be a shooter. It put 2 bullets in one hole after I zeroed the scope. The workmanship of the Carbon Six barrel is beautiful