Black Hole Weaponry Barrels

[pyro3k2]

I will need to rebarrel my R700 soon and I am going to switch to 7mm-08, Black Hole weaponry barrels fit my needs and price point, however they require the use of a barrel nut like a Savage rifle. Basic internet searches haven't really given me a lot of information outside of the vendor, I would prefer something a little unbiased. Anyone here have any experience with this company?

[Whiskey-Tango]

Got a black hole SS barrel on one one of my ARs and it's very accurate. I was recommended by a friend that they were great barrels for the price and so far no issues and like I said very accurate.

[baih777]

Can you add a link to the barrel you are referring to.

[pyro3k2]

Can you add a link to the barrel you are referring to.

http://www.shop.blackholeweaponry.com/Remington-700-straight-taper-barrels-BA-Rem-700-Str-Taper.htm

[TygerAR]

I'd pass on that barrel. The spec on a R700 does not require a barrel nut. The additional cost of a barrel nut may bring the price of the barrel close to the price of a Krieger or Bartlein barrel. Get a hold of a good gunsmith and take his advice. you're going to need one to install the barrel. I'm guessing that Randell(AR15Barrels) will check in soon. Take this opportunity to put the work in to improve the accuracy and safety of your rifle. Bugholes.com has some of the best barrels, most avalible to ship right away. Google "Remington 700 rebarrel".

My honest unbiase opininon is to buy a barrel from Bugholes.com and have Randell install it for you. I have no connection with either but I know that is the best value.

[baih777]

I'd pass on that barrel. The spec on a R700 does not require a barrel nut. The additional cost of a barrel nut may bring the price of the barrel close to the price of a Krieger or Bartlein barrel. Get a hold of a good gunsmith and take his advice. you're going to need one to install the barrel. I'm guessing that Randell(AR15Barrels) will check in soon. Take this opportunity to put the work in to improve the accuracy and safety of your rifle. Bugholes.com has some of the best barrels, most avalible to ship right away. Google "Remington 700 rebarrel".

My honest unbiase opininon is to buy a barrel from Bugholes.com and have Randell install it for you. I have no connection with either but I know that is the best value.

^^^^^^
if your in socal, you will Randall or someone to install your barrel. Whomever you are going to use, I would ask for their opinion and give them your price range.

[pyro3k2]

I'd pass on that barrel. The spec on a R700 does not require a barrel nut. The additional cost of a barrel nut may bring the price of the barrel close to the price of a Krieger or Bartlein barrel. Get a hold of a good gunsmith and take his advice. you're going to need one to install the barrel. I'm guessing that Randell(AR15Barrels) will check in soon. Take this opportunity to put the work in to improve the accuracy and safety of your rifle. Bugholes.com has some of the best barrels, most avalible to ship right away. Google "Remington 700 rebarrel".

My honest unbiase opininon is to buy a barrel from Bugholes.com and have Randell install it for you. I have no connection with either but I know that is the best value.

Let's see if the Summon Randell button is working today.

[ar15barrels]

No internets when I am at my Mexico beach house...

[pyro3k2]

No internets when I am at my Mexico beach house...

I guess it sort of works, I'll save my questions for when you get back. Have fun in Mexico!.......unless Mexico beach house is code something else/a joke i'm not getting.

[ar15barrels]

I am not a fan of pre-fitted/threaded/chambered barrels.
In order for a barrel to be pre-machined (without the actual receiver there to measure), it has to be made small/loose enough to fit ANY action that you might try to install it on.
That means you are just getting another "factory" quality barrel.
A custom fitted barrel will always fit the action better which gives better accuracy.

At $300, you can spend $25 more and get a Bartlein barrel blank.
It will cost another $200 to install it, but then you are getting the benefits of having one of the best barrels you can buy.
Spending $300 for a "pre-fit" is a big waste of money in my opinion.
Pre-fit barrels should cost $100 or less like a factory barrel.

[ar15barrels]

.......unless Mexico beach house is code something else/a joke i'm not getting.

Nope.
Just my beach house:

[pyro3k2]

I am not a fan of pre-fitted/threaded/chambered barrels.
In order for a barrel to be pre-machined (without the actual receiver there to measure), it has to be made small/loose enough to fit ANY action that you might try to install it on.
That means you are just getting another "factory" quality barrel.
A custom fitted barrel will always fit the action better which gives better accuracy.

At $300, you can spend $25 more and get a Bartlein barrel blank.
It will cost another $200 to install it, but then you are getting the benefits of having one of the best barrels you can buy.
Spending $300 for a "pre-fit" is a big waste of money in my opinion.
Pre-fit barrels should cost $100 or less like a factory barrel.

Just curious does the $200 include the cutting of the chamber?

[ar15barrels]

Just curious does the $200 include the cutting of the chamber?

http://700barrels.com/services.shtml

Read the service description for "Barrel Fitting with Plain Muzzle".
That service is to fit a contoured barrel blank to a bolt action receiver.
A contoured barrel blank won't have a chamber or threads on it from the manufacturer.

Pre-chambered barrels have a chamber.
Pre-threaded barrels have breech threads.
Pre-fitted barrels have breech threads and a chamber.

[Gofasterdammit]

If you are going with a pre-fit, check out McGowen Precision. They started the "Remage" pre-fits and them seem to shoot well. Black Hole weaponry seems to make good semi-auto barrels but I would not trust it on a bolt gun. I'd take a quality stainless steel barrel blank (Bartlein, Kreiger, Proof, Hawk Hill, Oby, Brux, Shilen) paired with a quality chamber job over a Remage set up any day.

[pyro3k2]

http://700barrels.com/services.shtml

Read the service description for "Barrel Fitting with Plain Muzzle".
That service is to fit a contoured barrel blank to a bolt action receiver.
A contoured barrel blank won't have a chamber or threads on it from the manufacturer.

Pre-chambered barrels have a chamber.
Pre-threaded barrels have breech threads.
Pre-fitted barrels have breech threads and a chamber.

Well, If this is going to be professionally done then it just doesn't seem right to be doing this on a factory action, I'll have to build a new rifle now.