Bartlein barrels vs krieger barrels review ballistics The fatty is 12. Apr 20, 2024 · 95% of shooters were running 26” to 28” barrels. You may want to look at the 65Grendel forums. For our work on 7. Cant wait for 100yd testing up next! May 9, 2015 · Since LW barrels are readily available here now the excuses used in Europe about the US barrels isn't valid. They make very reasonably priced barrels and have an moa or sub moa guarantee. If price is what is steering you toward these two barrel makers I would save a little more money, its not that big of difference. Also, some shops selling barrels AND pre-fits only handle Tier 1 barrels , "bugholes"being one. Mar 29, 2007 · Both men worked at Krieger Barrels for many years. So you have the same original ethos for quality that carries over from legit competition grade barrels (Krieger is on par with Bartlein, Lilja, Douglas, etc) Dec 31, 2011 · 4 vs 5R Bartlein. The contours shown are for Bartlein barrels. I've got two Krieger's and one Rock and all of them have been shooters. Or a Lilja or Krieger barrel, for that matter. Mar 2, 2019 · Bartlein, Krieger and Hawk Hill have all been good barrels. Mar 23, 2015 · Because, IMO, barrel life is more a factor of throat erosion than wear on rifling, the gain twist barrel would have little or no effect on barrel life. Krieger has been delivering blanks way way faster, like 1/3 the time. Just ask Nov 19, 2011 · George Gardner likes Bartlein barrels. Krieger have typically run the fastest per caliber for me, but Bartlein and Hawk Hill have always been good barrels. I've shot many MWshooting one on my 22BR right now and it's hammering. 56 barrels as well as the CLE Bartlein/Krieger barrels. 2 barrels save 12. David Jul 13, 2013 · Seems like a Bartlein 2B or even #3 is pretty close in weight to a Proof Sendero. The known top shelf barrels like Bartlein, Krieger, and Hart range in price from $330-$375. This may well be because the Krieger is on a BAT action and the Bartlein on a B78. The best lots of CX werent far behind either. Feb 19, 2021 · Simply put, no barrel is going to shoot junk ammo into tiny little groups. Both builds were based on the Mega MATEN receiver set. Since most quality off the shelf barrels are running between $375-$450 the Proof Research SS barrels are my "easy button" barrel of choice. Re: Broughton Rifle Barrels compared to Bartlein There is a significant difference between the two. If no one has what I want in Krieger then I will go Brux. 350 MTU 31" $350 SOLD #11- Rock 7mm 9tw SS 5R SS MTU 30" (this is an early 2000s barrel) $350 Jun 6, 2019 · Knowing both Krieger and Bartlein people are reading and responding does not intimidate me. The 5R barrels from krieger have been amazing so far. Aug 23, 2009 · I am sure Paul Craddock is as well, but put many months in your timeline, or buy a Criterion or Lilja barrel that is pre fitted for what you want. May 2, 2024 · Padom then tested ammo at 100 yards, again using his Krieger rimfire barrel: “To recap, the Krieger shot the best 50-yard results of the barrels tested so far, just barely beating the Bartlein but it was so close you can call the 50-yard results equal (. So, anytime you can get a barrel that shoots different brands of ammo very well with zero malfunctions, it is worth what I paid for it to me. Certain smiths favor button versus cut rifled barrels. 0455"). Or 4 vs 5r Krieger. I just received a Bartlein barrel from Craddock Precision. @Frank Green this 22LR Bartlein blank you sent me for this RimX review and testing is the 3rd barrel tested in this review so far. Oct 17, 2013 · I have two 30/375 S. Going with a known top-level barrel maker, like Krieger or Bartlein, makes more sense in this scenario. Further testing will be done with Eley and Lapua ammo with flags. But obviously, Rock, Bartlein, Brux, Krieger, and Obermeyer, would all be great choices. Crazy thing is the factory heavy barrels shoot like match barrels a lot of the time, they just are a lot tougher to clean. . Not benchrest, not in a mechanical rest/test fixture, etc. That said, I've owned some fantastic shooting Bartlein 5R barrels and I would buy more Bartlein if my vendors had more choices in 4-groove. This is not a Tactical Type Post but alot of guys always ask about Button Vs Cut rifled, Who is making the best barrels Etc. To recap, the Krieger shot the best 50yd results of the barrels tested so far, just barely beating the Bartlein but it was so close you can call the 50yd results equal (. In general a good Bartlein and a good Krieger will (properly tuned, chambered and fitted) will not show you any difference. They are excellent barrels. GAP has Bartlein CF barrels in 1/7. Jan 8, 2017 · I have been torn between going with the cheaper LaRue or the more expensive Bartlein or Krieger. They are all great accuracy wise. 840-. I have used more Bartleins than anything especially considering the Impact by Stuteville barrels are all Bartlein. 1” length, 6. Feb 11, 2019 · I built a 6. Preferred turnaround time Includes chamber, muzzle threads, and bead blasting. Krieger, with the lower taper of their barrels, seem to give more margin for muzzle threading. I like Krieger, but have moved to Bartlein. To Sheldon N's point - For PRS, skill dwarfs the subtle differences in barrels 99. I recently bought a DTA SRS 6. Any input good or bad on either would be appreciated May 26, 2008 · #8- Bartlein 338 9tw SS 5R LEFT hand twist, MTU 31" $430 SOLD #9- Bartlein 30 cal 11tw SS 5R 3b 27" 6 straight flutes stopping at 21" $350 #10- Bartlein 338 10tw SS 5R 1. NBRSA Nationals were last week 13 new National records where set. I liked the cut rifling but that is a personl thing and nothing to do with accuacy. Nov 20, 2008 · It was . Apr 17, 2020 · For this review and testing all barrels have/will be chambered by Keystone Accuracy with my 22LR match reamer and headspace is set to . 3 new world records set. What is everyone’s experiences with those two barrels Oct 13, 2008 · Re: Which would you prefer Bartlein or Lilja barrels? I have a Lilja chrome-moly barrel in my Robar RC-50, and it shoots fine. Reply Oct 28, 2023 · I read it, thanks. Nov 27, 2011 · I buy shot out Krieger 7. Then, on the Bartlein side, I see offerings of 99% (or more) 5R barrels. 5 unless you specifically order a different twist rate If you want to see the difference of all of these difference barrels see my RimX review thread. Feb 20, 2014 · My vote is for Benchmark ! I now have three of their barrels on my custom rifles and will definately buy more for future projects. I own several and all are outstanding accurate and easy to clean barrels. I used Krieger mostly for years. I can say this, the barrels that are installed perform exactly the same. Dude who ran Krieger decided to make barrels faster, made a separate company. Jun 6, 2019 · I think that the 308 barrel is a Bartlein and the 6. If you don't need that level of accuracy, and are willing to chance just being sub moa, take a look at ballistic advantage. Mar 10, 2020 · Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips though I almost purchased one. 5" and CLE 1:7. A Shaw is $220. After doing a lot of reading on the various forums, I have come to the conclusion that the LaRue is considered one of the most accurate of the cheaper barrels (especially while they are on sale) while the Bartlein or Krieger are considered two of Mar 5, 2011 · Hart barrels rock, my last 2 Harts were stunningly repeatable. Mar 26, 2022 · MW barrels shoot lights fucking out. 6 instead of the factory supplied 1:8. Some other recent makers are not even close but there might be some others I never heard of. I want a 26” inch rem varmint/ sendero contour. Two names consistently rise to the top: Bartlein and Krieger. I use both brands interchangeably. The barrel will probably be 22" (I know I know 30-06 uses longer barrels) Jan 19, 2025 · The 6 Dasher cartridge, coupled with the quality of the Bartlein barrel, resulted in exceptional accuracy. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Aug 26, 2015 · After that I'll get a Bartlein barrel and maybe a slightly faster twist rate, like 1:7. Proof Sendero light vs # 3 Bartlein is maybe 5 oz lighter? May 31, 2013 · Bartlein uses a 5 groove in their 22RF blank, Krieger uses 6 groove, Benchmark uses 2 and 3 groove, Lilja uses 3 groove, and Green Mountain's are 6 groove. In your case, you spent the money on a custom action. That says a lot. The only other thing I would add is to make sure you get a bench rest or top of the line barrel. 0 g of 8208 XBR. 5 twist. Going 26 inch heavy varmint 1:8. What is everyone’s experiences with those two barrels May 26, 2008 · #8- Bartlein 338 9tw SS 5R LEFT hand twist, MTU 31" $430 SOLD #9- Bartlein 30 cal 11tw SS 5R 3b 27" 6 straight flutes stopping at 21" $350 #10- Bartlein 338 10tw SS 5R 1. The proof has 1. All with Bartlein Barrels Jan 10, 2020 · If you look at most equipment lists of the top scoring competitors at most national level competitions, probably 50-75% are using Bartlein barrels. 237 barrels in 6mm. I have purchased WOA $225 service rifle barrels that stacked ten rounds just over a half inch at 100 yards. Jun 19, 2004 · The rifle ran perfectly without one malfunction. The Bartlein #3 is the next slightly heavier profile throughout. These barrels were both chambered by Keystone Accuracy using the same reamer, both were chopped at 24", both muzzles threaded 5/8-24. My preference is for Bartlein, but that's more because I can randomly harass Frank G on this forum and get a response. My smith needs to get busy! Winter/spring is usually when my load development gets done, before match season gets running hot and heavy. I have had both and both shot very well. Terry Cross uses Krieger. A couple hundred dollars difference in a barrel is childs play compared to what it cost to go to matches, pay for ammo, gas, etc. Feb 7, 2011 · Re: difference between bartlein and ER shaw Generally speaking, Bartlein barrels are considered top tier barrels and ER Shaw are high mid grade. Oct 11, 2020 · I removed the Krieger and torqued on the Bartlein to the exact same torque of 80 ft lb. Criterion is a Krieger with a faster manufacturing process, and arguably better longevity. 005). 223 caliber 75 - 90 grain bullets, there is some degree of increased accuracy using gain twist barrels. Jun 19, 2009 · I personally own (4) Krieger 5R's, (1) Krieger 4 groove, (3) Bartlein 5R's and (1) Bartlein 4 groove. results like these are hard to argue with. Aug 18, 2021 · A while back on another forum there was a barrel rankings chart,call them Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3. The first 5 shot groups out of both barrels are equivalent, roughly 5/8" Understand your not bashing but with very little detail coming along with that statement it would lead me to believe that the other 9 positive reviews may be a more accurate take of these barrels. Details on smith, chamber, ammo, and/or shooter comparing the guns with the Muller vs. 25. Both offer 5R, but it will cost you on the Krieger and equalize the prices between them. Broughton is a button rifled barrel; Bartlein is a cut rifled barrel. Mar 9, 2018 · I've shot Krieger, Hart, Obermeyer, Blackstar (remember those? They were HARD) and Douglas in service rifle M14s, have a 22" Krieger in 308 from @MikeRTacOps, shot a couple John Holliger PacNor 1:6. All barrels are dialed in and chambered on a manual lathe, no CNC Mar 27, 2018 · Im going to re-barrel a rifle in 264 win mag, and was wondering if there’s any preference for a Bartlein vs Brux barrel? Going with a 3B/#5 respectively and a 1/8 twist for 140gr bullets. I've had really good results with these, even though it seems Ballistic Advantage isn't a high success rate barrel like Bartlein, etc. 62 gas guns, we use Bartlein and Criterion blanks. 236 and . 5mm is a Kreigerbut I honestly do not know. Oct 21, 2013 · If I go with the CLE option, the barrel will be put into a LaRue Stealth MLOK upper/handguard set with JP FMOS, Seekins Lower with Vltor A5. LW barrels are cheaper but you might pay more to have them chambered, big deal. Just bought two more and now that makes 6 Bartleins in a row. PHENOMENAL! May 19, 2020 · Got the Bartlein screwed on early this morning for the 3rd barrel in this RimX review and headed to the range. Ready to order another in 30/9T for a 300 NM improved or 300 PRC build. “Why worry about a little barrel fouling when the throat is subjected to a brutal 5,600° F volcano at 55,000 PSI? Dec 26, 2023 · Also have some ace blanks at the smith, 2x 6. 5-284 F-Classer shoots close to 1/4 MOA at 600 yards and cleans up easily. I have one chambered HH barrel right now and it shoots very well. 003" with a 0. The custom 22lr barrel for my CZ 455 is finally done. Big thanks to Keystone Accuracy for doing the barrel work for this review and turning everything around quickly. Dec 25, 2023 · Save money when chambering multiple barrels at a time. 5 Creedmoor from Mark Gordon of Short Action Customs, and just wanted to share my awesome experience and do a review. The SMR barrel also fouls less and cleans up quicker than any other barrel I own. If you have a higher budget, Compass Lake, Craddock Precision, Precision Firearms, etc can get you a top tier barrel from Lilja, Krieger, Bartlein, etc. Jul 4, 2013 · I am debating between a Bartlein #3 for my 30-06 build or a 1. 7" Krieger AR service rifles, have a couple Tooley Bartleins for my AIAX, a Kreiger 300wm from RW Snyder. 350 MTU 31" $350 SOLD #11- Rock 7mm 9tw SS 5R SS MTU 30" (this is an early 2000s barrel) $350 Oct 22, 2017 · Trying to decide on which barrel to use on a 6. Today's barrel making technology is amazing and I wouldn't be afraid of owning either a cut or button barrel, as Oct 18, 2024 · Padom then tested ammo at 100 yards, again using his Krieger rimfire barrel: “To recap, the Krieger shot the best 50-yard results of the barrels tested so far, just barely beating the Bartlein but it was so close you can call the 50-yard results equal (. Krieger, Hart, Shillen, proof, benchmark, Brux Feb 11, 2023 · The Bartlein #2b begins like a magnum profile but tapers to . Bartlein make an outstanding 10/22 barrel! Eley Pistol 50 shots Nov 18, 2014 · Note: Although most of the contours dimensions are the same among all the manufacturers, that might not always be the case. It may have been the one bad barrel out of a thousand but that was their one shot with me. 25 and Krieger sent me a 1:11. It's a 16" 1:7 twist, cut rifled 5R stainless steel mid-length. Now for the most part these were just personal opinions , but repete usage says a lot. 250x 5. I'm most likely going to go 24" barrel so the finished dia should be around . Apr 17, 2020 · Alright winds were much calmer tonight then this morning so the 100yd Krieger test was a success. Once you get to Bartlein, Hart, Hawk Hill, etc they're splitting RCH's in performance and it's not brand to brand, it's "install job to install job" and the biggest issue is when a guy cuts corners and gets a shitbird to install it. 's; one with a Krieger 4 groove and one with a Bartlein 5r. Can I expect the same accuracy with Krieger 4 groove barrels that I would with bartlien? I’m wondering if the Bartlein is worth the 6-9 month wait over a in stock Krieger. 5 PRC. It’s a bartlien and it shoots better than I can. 5 CM LR-308 for my Dad in 2015 and then built one for myself in 2016. Oct 28, 2023 · I read it, thanks. I’m in the market for a Gucci SPR and can’t decide which route to go. Nov 1, 2024 · In this article, Chip shares the knowledge of a dozen experts including respected barrel-makers Frank Green (Bartlein Barrels), John Krieger (Krieger Barrels), Dan Lilja (Lilja Barrels), and Tim North (Broughton Barrels). Jun 27, 2020 · Padom then tested ammo at 100 yards, again using his Krieger rimfire barrel: “To recap, the Krieger shot the best 50-yard results of the barrels tested so far, just barely beating the Bartlein but it was so close you can call the 50-yard results equal (. Of the guys who finished in the top 10 in terms of PRS Season ranking in the Open Division, 4 of those were running a 26” barrel, 3 were running a 28” barrel, 2 were running a 27” barrel, and 1 was running a 25” barrel. I've had barrels from Bartlein, Bartlein, Bartlein, and Bartlein (Anyone see a trend) With that said my next chambered barrel will be a Bartlein, but the one after that will come from Hawk Hill Custom Rifles. So again, a big thank you to Frank/Bartlein. 5 Creedmoors up to NC for a bunch of guys there, I put a Brux barrel on every one but 1. Bartlein/Kriegers. 219 bore. If you have a barrel maker that understands the limitations for each process, and has a method for mitigating the impact of those limitations on the barrel quality, then their products should be just fine. I have looked at Krieger and Bartlein and came across Feb 11, 2024 · Bartlein, Hawk Hill, White Oak Armament, X-Caliber and Ballistic Advantage. Feb 28, 2011 · Both make great barrels. Big THANK YOU to Frank @ Bartlein barrels for donating this barrel and continuing to support the SH community!! Every review or testing the SH community wants to see, Frank is always quick to say no problem Ill get a barrel out to you. Rifle Specs: DTA SRS with monopod, SAC 26. I don't have a good scale, but I think it's listed at 2. I've started a new build and my builder has Bartlein Rem Varmit contours in stock so my build time decreases significantly- but the Bartlein RV contour finishes at . Once I got the stock bedded properly, the SMR now looks very promising, but haven't had a chance to really tune it up. Bugholes as 30 cal Bartlein blanks in stock so the lead time shouldn't be a factor. Customer service rating is 100% satisfied, I talked to Chris when ordering barrels and got my order exactly as specified and in all three cases was shocked to get my barrel in earlier than quoted, one custom barrel took one week !! Feb 1, 2006 · But I just sent a Bartlein barrel and a 700 action to Moon @ Crescent Customs for him to work his magic. If you haven't shot a hawk hill yet, you ought to give it a try. Oct 26, 2013 · The weight comes in around 11 pounds with scope with the gap barrel. Aug 6, 2023 · Basically the title. Mar 15, 2010 · Re: KREIGER Barrels VS HART Barrels Kreiger is cut rifled and Hart is not. I'll check the research on 6. If I felt the need for that level of accuracy potential in a 10/22, I wouldn't hesitate to but a Bartlein barrel. Given how #3s shoot sustained, in my experience they make for great precision/hunters. The one thing I did notice was when I finally did have to clean the Bartlein, the patches seemed to run through smoother and it seemed to hold less copper than the other two. Dec 15, 2024 · Choosing the right barrel for your precision rifle is a critical decision. Your comments Apr 17, 2020 · This Krieger just barely edged out the Bartlein by 0. 630 at the muzzle Mine did anyway. The M24 contour made the barrel incredibly stable and, as mentioned, it did a great job of absorbing the minor recoil. 219 1-8 twist in 3B anywhere, but I did find a Krieger #4 in 1-8 with a . I can’t seem to find a . Well a few years ago I noticed trouble getting some of my 6mm BR format rifles to shoot as well as I expected. Top drawer custom tubes versus factory- no comparison. There are a couple group buys going for Lilja barrels through SixSigma arms with excellent pricing. Accuracy: The groups shot with this barrel were consistently small, a testament to the quality of the manufacturing. Rack grade chrome lined barrels will flirt with 1 moa and sometimes shoot tighter than that with match grade bullets. Most smiths will install whatever you want them to install. 5% off machining on both, 3 barrels save 25% off machining on all barrels. They were also very nice when i ordered a barrel and delivery was under ETA. Alan Warner says the Bartlein barrel he installed on his wife’s 6. 43 out of a 1:9 yet no one recommends shooting 77gr out of a 1:9. Winds pretty consistent 3-5mph. The Ballistic Advantage barrel that I'm really happy with is a 6. 30 caliber range. I am especially interested in a cut-rifled barrel for the utmost in accuracy potential. 40 years ago, any rifle that would consistently group close to 1 moa was to die for. Dan Muller been around a long time and knows what he's doinghis barrels are very well regarded. We have a new WINNER right now. and an identical rifle with a cut rifled barrel from Bartlein, Krieger, Brux, etc. 5", the other is 11. Both are renowned for producing high-quality, match-grade barrels, but they differ in their manufacturing processes and resulting characteristics. Surgeon had a Krieger barrel in the contour I wanted that was already chambered for the cartridge I was going for It happened to be 5R, so I went with it. Today's barrel making technology is amazing and I wouldn't be afraid of owning either a cut or button barrel, as Oct 18, 2021 · Barrels are one of the cheapest parts of the build yet one of the most important. 5 addiction build. Oct 22, 2021 · As far as barrel differences go, I know a guy who shoots great with a Preferred Barrel Blanks barrel, and regularly outshoots guys using Bartlein, Hawk Hill, Krieger, etc. Wade, who was still with Surgeon at the time, said he liked them and that was good enough for me. Krieger has been very good to me and I will continue to use them primarily for tactical or competition rifles. Hawk Hill Custom - Hawk Hill Custom These barrels win matches. They all shoot extremely well. Both are 1-7 Bartlien blanks, both chambered and profiled by Compass Lake with their CLE chamber. 830 on a 26" blank. This is the first Krieger rimfire Ive shot and it didnt disappoint. 5moa and Douglas barrels are considered by some to be the low rung in the custom game. Have a few rifles done up with Douglas barrels that shoot around . Jan 13, 2010 · I have the two barrels pictured. May 2, 2018 · Obviously all of us on this site are fans of Bartlein, Krieger, Broughton, etc. 5mm 7. Some of these are not spun up yet, most are. 58% were running a 26” barrel, 26% were running a 28” barrel. Oct 1, 2020 · Both barrels are as close as possible to the same twist, Bartlein sent me a 1:11. 00 taper to . Mar 9, 2012 · I don't think that any of the new 'cheap' polygonal barrel makers have a good product. Have several Bartlein but never tried a Brux. Bartlein owners use to work for Krieger. In my 223rem Tl3 barrel review and testing, the MW shot the best of all of them (Bartlein, Krieger, MW, Shilen, Benchmark) Jun 6, 2019 · Bartlein barrels are top notch barrels. I have and will continue to use both. 7 moa shooter. Having said all that, I personally am a fan of either Krieger or Bartlein. If the choice was mine I would hands down go with Bartlein Dec 5, 2015 · I have Krieger barrels on two of my rifles. Bartlein employs advanced CNC machining techniques to produce barrels that are super-straight and dimensionally uniform. Both are good shooters but the Krieger is better. Short Dec 20, 2019 · Thank you for the info, savages do seem to shoot pretty good. No particular reason other than I hear raves about Bartlein and they are doing well in shortrange benchrest. Still most of the muzzlebrakes and silencers are threaded for 5/8, i think i will have to ask all these details to the barrel manufacturer. Oct 22, 2017 · Trying to decide on which barrel to use on a 6. Pushed a wet patch then dry patchs through the new barrel to make sure the bore was clean. 5 Creedmoor, Bartlein barrel melonited threaded at 5/8 24 TPI with thread protector. 9% of the time. I. Now i just have to decide between Krieger and Bartlein. Re: Hart, Kreiger or Bartlein? I have all three, all in . Both Craddock and Compass Lake use top of the line blanks: Krieger, Bartlein, Douglas, Criterion (for the most part). 900 Barrel with fluting. I'd rather spend the extra $100-$150 for a premium barrel than take my chances with one that may or may not be. I'd rank them with Bartlein and Krieger. Mar 7, 2025 · The SMR barrel did shoot better than than the PBB, but both were >2 MOA. Nov 30, 2016 · With that being said 99% of shooters couldn't tell the difference if you gave them a rifle with a button barrel from Hart, Broughton, Benchmark, etc. 850 Mar 4, 2025 · Remember the top of the winners circle barrel makers like Krieger and Bartlein use 1:7. Both clean up very well and the Krieger is 25' faster, but again, has a melonited barrel. Feb 7, 2011 · Re: douglass barrels Ive sent 6 or 7 6. Both barrels are excellent and I have owned both and still have Kreigers. I did notice the cylinder section at the breech of the Palma Contours varied some for the Krieger barrels (Krieger’s was 1/2″ shorter than what is shown here). 750" GB. 1 pounds. Jan 21, 2020 · Krieger is first because they are the most prolific 4-groove with my vendors. I have Bartlein on my hunting rifles mainly because Krieger doesn't make stainless below a #5 contour. 177" 6x5 with SK Rifle Match! The 10x5 was 0. Goal today was do the normal 10x5's @ 50yds with the usual ammo. My Dad's rifle used a Krieger custom 22 inch barrel while mine used the Ballistic Advantage 22 inch premium barrel. Having trouble deciding between a proof stainless or bartlein in that contour. 7 twists because its considered the ideal for a 77gr SMK or similar length bullet when theoretically a 77gr SMK has a stability of 1. Aug 23, 2009 · I am in the process of putting together a AR-10 accuracy build in 6. Krieger also does AR barrels. Re-installed the scope to the exact same position on the scope base and torque the ring screws to the same 55 in lb. The 2 barrels I’m torn between are brux and ace. 198". Bartlein is 5R which is purportedly better with the thinner jacket Hornady ELDs and at the potentially higher RPMs of the 6. As far as I have seen Lothar and a Pac-Nor make extremely good polygonal setups including for the AR. I'm going to send this barrel off to have it converted by D Wilson to work with my LMT MRP, but I wanted to make sure it shot well first. 75 twist which could be ideal for longer solids and the ELDs. Bartlein has the gain twist and left hand stuff cornered. You won't get a better quality or more accurate barrel. 5tw that'll be my nrl hunter barrels this year, and a 30cal 9tw that'll be a 21" 300 norma imp. 8 or 7. Dave Jan 17, 2023 · For about 10 years now I've shot nothing but Bartlein or Krieger, mostly 4 groove Bartlein and have only had two barrels that had to go back one from CLE and one from Craddock. Unless you want a thicker barrel for some reason or you just want a cf cause it looks badass it doesn't seem worth it. I hate looking at skinny little barrels but I need to find a happy medium for a practical hunting/ range gun. I’d love to hear everyone’s experiences with the LMT 16” stainless 5. I think my wet dream would be to have a Bartlein barrel "core" wrapped in carbon fiber by Christensen Arms. Feb 11, 2023 · The Bartlein #2b begins like a magnum profile but tapers to . Lots of them. 7's from the high power croud here in town for pennies on the dollar, cut them back to 18 inches and they shoot with the best brand new Colt barrels I've ever seen, and the original CM Colt 7 twist 20 inch barrel, in my opinion is one of the best barrels I've ever shot. Switched to Bartlein. 5 cm in a Mega MATEN LR-308 rifle. 046 (minimum on RimX is 0. I’m leaning towards a “MK12” from Type A or a 18 inch rifle from ADM but would go CLE with a Bartlein/Krieger barrel if the gurus Dec 27, 2021 · I have purchased Krieger barrels that were okay, around 1 moa, nothing to write home about. I’m hoping to achieve sub MOA accuracy and to have the rifle be reliable. 5 Creedmoor and was looking at some of the various barrels that are available. Premium barrels will almost always shoot under 1 moa with match grade bullets. Phil Rizzo's Bartlein 3b that he spoke of is again the next step up and begins to get heavier if your looking for a lightweight build. Criterion it will be now, I'll see how it shoots long as some Krieger rubs off on it, I can't go wrong. 20 shank and the bartlein 1. That guy got wise and sent a douglas barrel down, and from what I hear, he's wishing he got a Brux cause its not running with the other guns. These days I think you are pretty safe buying what's available from any of the top barrel manufacturers. It Oct 3, 2020 · This test is to see if there is any measurable, noticeable difference between a 308win Bartlein 5R or Krieger 4 Groove for the average shooter, shooting the way 99% of the people on THIS forum shoot. Mar 10, 2020 · For example, Krieger offers both . All of the top name barrels I have had in button and rifle cut shoot great, clean easy, and wear well. 5" The load is 77 TMK's over 23. Aug 23, 2009 · Equal straightness, equal finish, equal bore tolerances. Most of the critiques I've read suggest that, with . All are 1:16 or 1:16. Some specific questions I have are: LMT 16” stainless barrel accuracy Dec 26, 2023 · I’m going to order a new barrel for a Remington 700 243 soon. Dec 5, 2017 · But those that understand the process realize you're 10 times as likely to screw up putting the a **** near perfect barrel on a morbidly out of spec action, screw up a bed job, or ream a poorly concentric chamber than you are to get a bad barrel from any of the top 5 to 10 barrel manufacturers. The barrel will probably be 22" (I know I know 30-06 uses longer barrels). 5 CM to see what is the sweet spot for it with bullets above 120 grains. kyasao nzeabfy gzntkzj umxpib vuke tufemh ojcyvdt ekzsw ssd yeob cvqtt pzyf knpw uvjubok lefmnv