Anyone running a Proof Research barrel?

[Rocketman99]

A lot of good and bad reviews on the Proof

But apparently Proof has it all together now

I have a Hardy Rifle Engineering carbon fiber wrapped barrel on my PRS rifle but I stil need to shoot it

I was looking at the Hardy as well. Those things aren't cheap either. I'm looking to build for a PRS rifle too. Let me know if you do any testing with it soon.

[shooter1975]

Mine shoots great even after getting the barrel hot. Must of gotten lucky! Randall built mine as a hunting rifle and couldn't be happier.

[Kingair001]

I was looking at the Hardy as well. Those things aren't cheap either. I'm looking to build for a PRS rifle too. Let me know if you do any testing with it soon.

Not cheap . . .



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[ar15barrels]

I'm looking to build for a PRS rifle too.

How many PRS shooters are finishing in the top 20% while using a carbon wrapped barrel?
Light weight is NOT an attribute you want in a target rifle.
Proper balance is FAR more important than the total weight.
A 14lb gun that's tail heavy is harder to shoot well than a 18lb gun that balances properly.

[Rocketman99]

Pros: Much lighter than comparable steel barrel, relatively precise; in my experience, POI stable cold bore through 10 rds rapid fire; some excellent smiths are confident in working with them.
Cons: ~3X the cost of comparable steel barrel; some smiths are hesitant to guarantee their work on this barrel.

Relatively precise? Care to elaborate on that?

[ar15barrels]

Mine shoots great even after getting the barrel hot. Must of gotten lucky! Randall built mine as a hunting rifle and couldn't be happier.

I think it's a case-by-case basis kind of deal.

[Kingair001]

Mine shoots great even after getting the barrel hot.

Nice [emoji106]

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[Rocketman99]

Not cheap . . .



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But... Its Badass!

[Jimmy's]

Why not ?

Let people experiment and if it works . . . good for all of us

Or at least for the ones who want to spent the money

Yes, there are people like that. What ever works I guess.

[Rocketman99]

Mine shoots great even after getting the barrel hot. Must of gotten lucky! Randall built mine as a hunting rifle and couldn't be happier.

How old is the barrel? Apparently they've gotten better in the last few years.

[shooter1975]

This is the one Randall built for me! He did an amazing job as always!

[shooter1975]

How old is the barrel? Apparently they've gotten better in the last few years.

January 2016

[Joek75]

Have a proof barrel on my sr-25 pattern rifle in 6.5 creed and I like it. Seems extremely accurate when I do my part.


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[Rocketman99]

How many PRS shooters are finishing in the top 20% while using a carbon wrapped barrel?
Light weight is NOT an attribute you want in a target rifle.
Proper balance is FAR more important than the total weight.
A 14lb gun that's tail heavy is harder to shoot well than a 18lb gun that balances properly.

The last poll I can find was from 2015 and not a lot of people running carbon barrels then. Mostly Bartlein back then. If you have more current data please share.

Weight is NOT my major concern with this build.
I'm looking for accuracy and least amount of POI shift. Proof seems to be the only one advertising no POI shift from rapid fire due to the construction of their carbon wrap and heat distribution. Plus it's light weight. If I can get both, thats a win.

[Rocketman99]

This is the one Randall built for me! He did an amazing job as always!

Sweet rifle! I've read nothing but good things about Randall's work

You mind taking it to the range and fire 30 rounds through and letting me know if it drifts? LOL