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Message: <blockquote data-quote="shortgrass" data-source="post: 1731110" data-attributes="member: 24284">Hammer forged is what the big firearms makers do and use because it it is lower cost, barrel per barrel, than any of the other methods. Rifle barrels aren't broached, some pistol/revolver barrels are. Bartlein might claim their barrels will last 15-20% longer. 15-20% longer than what? Real BR shooters, those who actually participate in sanctioned matches, shoot cut rifled barrels 99.9%. They wouldn't if they didn't feel cut was the only 2nd best. In the end, the quality of the barrel may be the heart of the rifle, but 'the nut behind the trigger' will be the final 'component' that can make the difference when it comes to accuracy.  For 99% of the shooters, cut or button rifled is a moot point. "Quality made" is the important part.</blockquote>