grant_stricklin
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Proof Reaserch Carbon barells
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Rick Richard
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I have a custom built in 300 WM with a Proof Research barrel.
IMHO it does NOT save that much more in weight over a medium profile barrel and I have not observed or seen any evidedence where it dissipates heat better than an all metal barrel. It does shoot well and looks cool, but the cost of looking cool is at a premium.
My suggestion would be to look at an all metal barrel such as Bartlein. I have two of these and they are better in my opinion for a lot less in cost.
Note: Saving weight can be achieved many other ways other than through the barrel.
IMHO it does NOT save that much more in weight over a medium profile barrel and I have not observed or seen any evidedence where it dissipates heat better than an all metal barrel. It does shoot well and looks cool, but the cost of looking cool is at a premium.
My suggestion would be to look at an all metal barrel such as Bartlein. I have two of these and they are better in my opinion for a lot less in cost.
Note: Saving weight can be achieved many other ways other than through the barrel.
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stevevan
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I had a semi custom rifle awhile back with a Christensen Carbon Wrapped barrel chambered in 6.5x.284. It was a very well handling rifle that was extremely accurate and reliable. In a moment of weakness I made a poor decision to sell it to someone who really wanted the rifle thinking I'd build another in the future with a few changes from the one I sold. I regret and admit to being an idiot for selling, as extremely accurate rifles are priceless. I put off having another built while the price of Carbon barrels went higher and higher. Moral of story of course is never let go of a great performing rifle. I'm sure we all have one or two in our past that we wished we didn't sell and still own.
Colorado Cowboy
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You are so right! I could add to this story about several I did the same with.....
CC, Proof Resaerch has a you tube video that really impressed me on the strength and accuracy. They shoot a 6.5 creed more with a 20" barrel three shots remove the barrel. Then the guy proceeded to destroy a cement cinder block with the barrel. He then shows the barrel has no scratches,dents. They rethread the barrel on and shoot three more shots! Amazing
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crzy_cntryby
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How would you go about building your own stock? Lay the fiberglass in a mold or build a mockup and have it sent out? Just curious. Might make a good thread?
Colorado Cowboy
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I have built around 100 custom rifle stocks out of mostly walnut. For me it is not too difficult, just takes time. Biggest problem today is finding a good piece of suitable wood with spending too damn much. I also have a B& C composite stock 0n my .300 Wby that is great. The only trouble with pre-made stocks is that the stock dimensions are all a compromise and are made to fit the "average" sized person. This is the advantage you get with a custom stock, it is made to fit you.
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Ok, walnut. That changes everything. I was thinking fiber of some kind. I was taught many moons ago how to mock up a wood stock and have it cut. Then finish it. Thank you.
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I have two Rock Creek barrels, both carbon wrapped by Proof Research. My understanding, not being a metallurgist, is that there is a weight advantage, wrapped vs. unwrapped. There is also the advantage of increased linear rigidity, i.e. decreased barrel harmonics. The toughness of these barrels is amazing and it is actually difficult, albeit not impossible, to mar them. My experience with Proof was nothing short of fantastic. Both my 300 RUM and 6.5 Weatherby shoot under 1/3 moa at 200 yrds. That is with a Defiance action and Jewell trigger. IMHO the weight reduction is a secondary benefit, likely less than 1 lb. But thats 1 lb less your toting up and over for days in a row, it adds up. Why do we skeletonize every piece of metal we can? It all adds up. My barrels and wrapping cost about 950.00 each.
Well, my son pulled the trigger this morning and ordered a 300 win mag from Proof Research! More info to come. Weight of gun per the one I built on there web site with scope is 5lbs 11oz. It seems awful light. Like I said I'll report back later. He is suppose to text me the specs of his gun.
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grant_stricklin
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Like to see some pics of yalls guns man. That's awesome weights!
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The barrels were wrapped by proof research. I didn't have the rifles made by them, they weren't making rifles yet when I had the first one made. Proof was a great company to work with, they removed the outer steel from the barrel and carbon wrapped them. From my understanding they make a very NICE rifle. I think they are using Defiance actions which are what mine are made on, strong as hell and tight tolerances> I worked with Jeff Bedelt at Proof.