New proof PXT Gain twist barrels

[Lawnboi]

This is exactly what I told some the local guys from proof. I want 65 25 6mm comp contour fast twist, as well as the same caliber twist combos in light palma, plus the interior vacuum applied coatings that supposedly increase barrel life 3x. They kinda laughed and said it'll be a while, if ever. They're figured out something for military high rate of fire, barrel life extending coatings but civilian side, well likely never see it, cuz what barrel company wants to sell less barrels?

I do know the carbons they has pre-stocked expecting mass sales, hasn't happened as they thought.

That what makes me think the claims are all bologna. Surely if they found something more advanced they would be putting them in the nada of their shooters and spotlighting the actual advantage.

If they hit expert voice I may grab a 6.5cm and give it a go.

 

[RockAndSage]

This is exactly what I told some the local guys from proof. I want 65 25 6mm comp contour fast twist, as well as the same caliber twist combos in light palma, plus the interior vacuum applied coatings that supposedly increase barrel life 3x. They kinda laughed and said it'll be a while, if ever. They're figured out something for military high rate of fire, barrel life extending coatings but civilian side, well likely never see it, cuz what barrel company wants to sell less barrels?

I do know the carbons they has pre-stocked expecting mass sales, hasn't happened as they thought.

Do you know if the new carbon PXTs are still the same stainless as before, or are they actually doing a higher quality alloy?

 

[nm.otter]

If they're actually doing single-point cut as mentioned, new alloy options will be limited.

I'm still bullish on the possibilities with ECM.

 

[RockAndSage]

If they're actually doing single-point cut as mentioned, new alloy options will be limited. I'm still bullish on the possibilities with ECM.

I listened to the Sons of Liberty Gunworks interview with a couple of the Proof guys involved in the barrel's R&D - some of it is going to be pretty cool to see, but I was also genuinely confused by how much of what they were talking about was actually in the newly offered barrels. It sounded very much like the new alloys and coatings were just what the new barrels were, but there's no indication of that on the website.

 

[AlaskaRed]

5k rounds out of a 7 BC is saying something. Can't completely be a gimmick. I think there is some merit to this with high pressure rounds in mind.

Proof has been in business a while. I'm sure they have the data proving what we already know is that the vast majority of shooters(customers) are not shooting out barrels. Why not sell a product that has a convincing benefit that may sell more to those shooters who aren't replacing barrels anyway?

I doubt there is any conspiracy behind it and it probably works completely as advertised. Should a guy spin off a completely servicable barrel in the same cartridge for the benefits? I would say absolutely not.

 

[Treelineasassin]

Do you know if the new carbon PXTs are still the same stainless as before, or are they actually doing a higher quality alloy?

I doubt it, but don't know for sure. Believe the new alloy/coatings is mil stuff only at this point in time.