Proof Research vs other CF barrels?

[Brandon_SPC]

For anyone that has compared CF barrels from on manufactur to the next, is proof worth justifying the money over other CF barrel, such as Preffered Barrel Blanks?

I got a PBB prefit/barrel nut steel barrel on my Howa mini and it's stupid how well it shoots factory ammo (see photos) but I've never owned a CF barrel and I'm not sure what route to go for a prefit and if getting a proof is worth the extra cost. The goal is a light weight hunting rifle. I already for my stock ordered, my optic ordered, I just need to order a barrel and an action.

 

[DroptineNW]

I’ve ran proof and bsf. Personally I liked both. The proof is more solid than the bsf so since it’s stiffer generally they should in theory shoot better….? My bsf barrels have been solid though. Overall I seem to like the proofs better and they overall shoot better to me consistently.

 

[83cj-7]

I have been amazed with the quality and accuracy of the two PBB Carbon pre-fit barrels that I have shot. I don’t see how they can be beat for the money.

 

[brazz04]

What are the price differences you’re seeing? I bought my proof prefit a few months ago for 900 to my door and it was there in a few days because it was in stock. The exact preferred barrel is 976 with tax and shipping and a “10-12 weeks or more” wait.

 

[justin davis]

Bartlien makes the best carbon barrel in my opinion

 

[Brandon_SPC]

What are the price differences you’re seeing? I bought my proof prefit a few months ago for 900 to my door and it was there in a few days because it was in stock. The exact preferred barrel is 976 with tax and shipping and a “10-12 weeks or more” wait.

$400 if I go through Straight Jacket Armory.

 

[Brandon_SPC]

Bartlien makes the best carbon barrel in my opinion

I was looking into those too but from what I read, you really arn't saving much with a Bartlien CF barrel over a fluted steel barrel of close to the same contour. Most of the most I've read stated they are some or if not the heaviest CF barrels out there. But please let me know if I am wrong.