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<blockquote data-quote="jamiebolseth" data-source="post: 1516413" data-attributes="member: 88495"><p>You didn't say what kind of accuracy he was getting, but I have 4 Proof Carbon barrels, and I don't have any complaints about accuracy (sub half MOA with any of them is quite normal after some load development). However, I will say that the absolute tightest groups I've shot have been from heavy steel Bartlein barrels. I BELIEVE this is just because heavier steel barrels mean heavier rifles (12-16 lbs) that in my case are more oriented to target shooting with light recoiling cartridges like 6.5x47, 6XC, 6.5 CM, Big heavy stocks, and top notch optics. Whereas, I put the Proof Carbon barrels on hunting rifles. These are still top notch rifles, but are built with heavier recoiling cartridges like the various short mags. They are also built to be sub 9 pounds, and generally have lower powered scopes on them. Be sure to factor this in when comparing accuracy. It's WAY easier to shoot a 15 lb. 6XC than it is an 8 lb. 300 Win Mag.</p><p></p><p>The three groups in the pics were shot at 1000 yds with my 7 saum with 26" light sendero Proof carbon barrel. These weren't "cherry picked" as I shot cold bore plus 2 shots first thing in the morning on 3 consecutive days. Though there wasn't much wind (2-3mph) on any of those days.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jamiebolseth, post: 1516413, member: 88495"] You didn't say what kind of accuracy he was getting, but I have 4 Proof Carbon barrels, and I don't have any complaints about accuracy (sub half MOA with any of them is quite normal after some load development). However, I will say that the absolute tightest groups I've shot have been from heavy steel Bartlein barrels. I BELIEVE this is just because heavier steel barrels mean heavier rifles (12-16 lbs) that in my case are more oriented to target shooting with light recoiling cartridges like 6.5x47, 6XC, 6.5 CM, Big heavy stocks, and top notch optics. Whereas, I put the Proof Carbon barrels on hunting rifles. These are still top notch rifles, but are built with heavier recoiling cartridges like the various short mags. They are also built to be sub 9 pounds, and generally have lower powered scopes on them. Be sure to factor this in when comparing accuracy. It's WAY easier to shoot a 15 lb. 6XC than it is an 8 lb. 300 Win Mag. The three groups in the pics were shot at 1000 yds with my 7 saum with 26" light sendero Proof carbon barrel. These weren't "cherry picked" as I shot cold bore plus 2 shots first thing in the morning on 3 consecutive days. Though there wasn't much wind (2-3mph) on any of those days. [/QUOTE]
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