Which barrel company do you use

[wapitibob]

I'm a Bartlein customer for life, my 7PRC will be 1:8 and 24" carbon or 3B.

 

[kswaterfowl]

All of those are good. I would buy the one that is cheapest.

 

[willtim]

Bartlein and Proof.

 

[BDWMT]

Any reputable barrel maker will have the quality to meet your stated requirements. The differences in a field rifle will be minimal. I’d choose any maker that has the contour and twist you are looking for available.

 

[UpSideDown]

For profile, I'd get the thinnest one they would make with a flare at the end for threads. If this is really a mountain rifle, this is the place to save weight.

 

[nuclear worker]

I like Bartlein but all of those should be fine. 2b contour fluted for a mtn rifle.

I’m going with a 3b contour 1-8 twist. Want the rifle to come in at 8-8.5 pounds Going with a Vampire LA Manner stock, NF NXS2.5-10. Hawkins hunter DBM, Bix’nandy trigger.

 

[Kimber7man]

My personal preference is
Bartlein
Brux
Rock Creek

In that order

 

[nuclear worker]

My personal preference is
Bartlein
Brux
Rock Creek

In that order

I have a Bartlein cf in 6BR, rock Creek in 6.5x284, Just ordered a Krieger in 6BR. Guess I’ll have to see what has the shortest wait. Still not sold on what twist to get? Was thinking 1-8 , 1-8.5 , or 1-9? My gunsmith said 1-9 looking on line seems like more people are running 1-8? Again plan on 600 yard max . 20 “ barrel. Starting with factory 175 eventually reloads with 180’s. Probably doesn’t really matter at 600 or less?

 

[wapitibob]

1:8 for a 7mm, you could shoot the 195's in the future

 

[HandgunHTR]

I’m going with a 3b contour 1-8 twist. Want the rifle to come in at 8-8.5 pounds Going with a Vampire LA Manner stock, NF NXS2.5-10. Hawkins hunter DBM, Bix’nandy trigger.

A Bart 3b is going to be a bit heavy for what you are wanting to do. Even at 20" and fluted. Max I would go for a mountain style rifle that will have a NF on it would be 2b.

As for which maker, whichever one these guys have in stock that matches what you want. https://www.bugholes.com/Southern-Precision-We-build-exceptional-rifles-and-prefit-s/1818.htm

Edit to add: 8.5 or 8.7 twist will be just fine for your intended purpose.

 

[peppy870]

My new PRC has a Brux on it and I’m extremely happy. Not sure you can go wrong with any you’ve listed.

 

[Aviator]

Might throw Mullerworks in the mix.

 

[WKR]

Always go with the faster twist rate. I dont understand why anyone would want a slower twist? Fast twist still stabilizes light bullets but it doesn't work the other way around so go fast and have more versatility for the future when you start handloading.

 

[Davidson51]

I have 4 proof barrels and all have been consistently accurate.

 

[SDHNTR]

2 Bart 2b’s, and a 3 are on my mountain rifles.

 

[atmat]

Always go with the faster twist rate. I dont understand why anyone would want a slower twist?

There are times when going too fast twist on a very fast load can reach RPMs that cause bullet separation. Ryan just had this issue in his 6UM and poked a hole in his suppressor.

That said, for most standard rounds at reasonable twist rates you’re not going to run into that.

 

[eoperator]

Now let’s look at contour and twist? Finished length is 20”.

~.670 @ 26" will give you enough for 5/8 thread at 20", add fluting to cut a few ozs

 

[WKR]

There are times when going too fast twist on a very fast load can reach RPMs that cause bullet separation. Ryan just had this issue in his 6UM and poked a hole in his suppressor.

That said, for most standard rounds at reasonable twist rates you’re not going to run into that.

Thats called play stupid games win stupid prizes...not a reason to go with a slow twist

 

[atmat]

Thats called play stupid games win stupid prizes...not a reason to go with a slow twist

Innovation and trying new cartridges is stupid? That’s a silly take.

The point is you can twist too fast.

 

[WKR]

Innovation and trying new cartridges is stupid? That’s a silly take.

The point is you can twist too fast.

Innovation and new cartridges are great, pushing a bullet well beyond its limits and shooting a hole in your suppressor is not.

I dont see how thats even debatable.

Point is people should not be afraid of fast twists