Learn about Barrels
Below are some of the more common barrel companies that ensure a high level of accuracy. We can source additional barrels, so feel free to call if you’re looking for something different.
Bartlein Barrels:
Bartlein Barrels are renowned in the precision shooting community for their exceptional craftsmanship and accuracy. Made from high-quality stainless steel, Bartlein barrels are produced using a single-point cut-rifling process, which ensures a highly precise and consistent rifling pattern. This meticulous manufacturing process results in barrels that offer outstanding performance and durability. Bartlein provides a wide range of barrel profiles, including M24, Heavy Palma, Light Palma, and MTU, catering to various shooting disciplines and preferences. Customization options for contours and lengths further enhance their appeal to competitive shooters and hunters alike. Bartlein Barrels are highly regarded for their ability to deliver exceptional accuracy, making them a top choice for those seeking the utmost precision in their shooting endeavors.
Proof Research Barrels:
Proof Research barrels are high-end rifle barrels renowned for their use of advanced aerospace-grade carbon fiber, resulting in barrels that are significantly lighter than traditional steel barrels while maintaining exceptional accuracy and durability. Often considered the gold standard in the precision shooting community, Proof Research barrels are known for their patented manufacturing process that combines carbon fiber wrapping with a steel blank. This innovative design allows for superior heat dissipation and consistent shot placement even during rapid-fire sequences. The barrels’ primary material, high-strength aerospace-grade carbon fiber, offers the benefits of lighter weight, excellent heat dissipation, and minimal point-of-impact shift during rapid fire. Widely used by competitive shooters, hunters, and military personnel, Proof Research barrels perform exceptionally well in demanding conditions, making them a preferred choice for those seeking high-performance rifle barrels.
Custom Rifle Barrels (CRB):
CRB barrels are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, offering a range of custom options to suit various shooting applications. These barrels are known for their accuracy and consistency, which are critical for both competitive shooting and hunting. CRB uses high-grade materials and employs advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure each barrel meets stringent quality standards. They offer a variety of barrel contours, lengths, and calibers, allowing shooters to customize their rifles to their specific needs. Whether it’s for precision long-range shooting or big game hunting, CRB barrels provide the reliability and performance that discerning shooters demand. Their commitment to quality and customization makes them a respected name in the industry.
Carbon Fiber
$899.00
Carbon fiber has long been hailed across many industries—aerospace, cycling, alternative energy—as a wonder material making everything lighter and stronger. When employed in a rifle barrel the benefits extend beyond reducing weight and increasing strength. Our patented manufacturing process begins with full-profile, match-grade 416R stainless steel barrel blanks that are made in our firearms division. These blanks are then turned down to a significantly reduced profile greatly reducing weight. This reduced contour barrel is then wrapped with high-strength, aerospace-grade carbon fiber impregnated with a proprietary matrix resin developed by our advanced composites division, PROOF Research ACD. The carbon fibers we use have a unique ability to diffuse heat along the length of the barrel (much like fiber optics transmit light). Carbon fiber also moves heat very effectively through the wall (thickness) of the barrel greatly increasing heat transport resulting in barrels that cool faster, maintain accuracy over longer sessions of fire, and live longer. The end result is an aerospace-grade, high-fiber content composite barrel that is stronger, lighter, as accurate as the finest precision steel barrel, and durable to perform in the most demanding environments. They’re not just lighter—they’re better.
Steel Barrels
$449.00
We make our steel barrels in-house with the exact same commitment to quality and repeatability as employ on our carbon fiber barrels. The drilling, rifling, and lapping process is identical to our composite barrels. We start with the same steel as we use in the carbon fiber barrels. It is a double stress-relieved 416R stainless steel, a pre-hardened chromium stainless steel that was specifically designed by engineers in collaboration with rifle barrel makers to provide the consistent, high quality and durability the firearms industry demands.
- Excellent machinability for gun drilling and reaming, plus exceptional polishability for uniform lapping
- A homogeneous microstructure which responds to heat treatment providing a uniform hardness along the length of the barrel
- An optimum combination of high tensile strength along with requisite toughness to withstand extreme chamber pressures encountered during firing
- Excellent erosion wear characteristics and corrosion resistance
Steel Barrels
At Custom Barrel Rifles, their mission is to deliver superior rifle barrels and accessories that enhance performance, accuracy, and comfort. They are dedicated to using the finest materials and advanced techniques to ensure every product meets their exacting standards.
Their vision is to be a leader in precision-engineered firearm components, setting new industry standards through continuous innovation and excellence. They aim to foster a supportive community of shooting enthusiasts, promoting responsible practices and inspiring confidence in their products.
Barrel Contours
Explore the different barrel contours we offer for precision rifles. Each contour is designed to provide optimal performance and meet the needs of various shooting disciplines.
We recommend removing 1″ from the muzzle for cutting and crowning.
Weights are full length, uncut blanks.
| NUMBER | CONTOUR | A | B | C | D | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | M24 | 1.200 | 3.000 | 0.900 | 29 | 6.9# |
8 | Light Varmint | 1.200 | 5.000 | 0.875 | 29 | 6.8# |
7 | Heavy Varmint | 1.250 | 5.000 | 0.900 | 29 | 7.5# |
3 | MTU+ | 1.250 | 6.000 | 1.000 | 29 | 8.2# |
4 | CRB Comp | 1.250 | 6.000 | 1.100 | 29 | 8.7# |
5 | 1.200 Straight | 1.200 | 1.200 | 1.200 | 29 | 8.8# |
6 | 1.250 Straight | 1.250 | 1.250 | 1.250 | 29 | 9.6# |
| NUMBER | CONTOUR | A | B | C | D | E | F | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CRB Hunter | 1.250 | 2.750 | 0.740 | 27 | 0.880 | 5.750 | 4.5# |
13 | Rem Varmint | 1.25 | 2.000 | 0.830 | 27 | 0.950 | 4.350 | 4.95# |
| NUMBER | CONTOUR | A | B | C | D | E | F | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | Light Palma | 1.250 | 3.000 | 5.500 | 29 | 0.900 | 0.750 | 4.9# |
15 | Medium Palma | 1.25 | 3.000 | 5.500 | 29 | 0.920 | 0.820 | 5.35# |
16 | Heavy Palma | 1.250 | 3.000 | 5.500 | 29 | 1.000 | 0.900 | 6.2# |
Steel Barrels
Featherweight
Sporter Barrel Contours
REM 700 Sporter Contours
Straight Taper/Match Contours
Palma Contours
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Contours
– #4 Bull Sporter
– #13 Remington Varmint/Sendero (with 1.200″ breech diameter)
– #14 M24/M40
Additionally, these variations are available:
– #4 Bull Sporter but 1.130″ breech diameter for Tikka / Sako Actions
– #14 M24/M40 but 1.250″ breech dia w/ heavy liner (recommended for .30 cal Magnums and up)
– #13 Remington Varmint/Sendero with 1.250 breech dia w/ heavy liner (recommended for most magnums)
(Heavy liner adds approximately 4 oz.)
COLOR VARIATIONS – Black, Red, Green, White, Blue – SEE PHOTOS BELOW
At this time, no other options are available for Carbon Fiber Wrapped Barrels.
There is no plan to make available large caliber barrels (above .338) in CFW.
Please see the below table for CFW weights. The weight variation between calibers is negligible.
Carbon Fiber Blank Weights
