Proof carbon fiber barrel builds

[Elite_KG]

Wtf color is that prs2? Looks bad ass!

Its a custom sponge job I did.

Not happy with the 30 Nosler? I was tossing up building one or a 300PRC as my long range build, pretty much the same as yours except using a lone peak fuzion and a 28” proof.

I got a load under 1/2” this past weekend at 2,965 fps running 80 gr of H1000 pushing the 212 ELDX. Going to tune from there by adjusting the jump. I like the 30 Nosler over the PRC. If I didnt have a 6.5 CM I might try a 6.5 PRC.

Wtf color is that prs2? Looks bad ass!

It started this color:

Painting and bedding here:

Back together:

A little something extra:

 

[Elite_KG]

Painted my Seekins Havak too. Cerakoted barreled action.

 

[MOwens79]

Arc Nucleus
Proof Carbon Fiber in 6mm Dasher
US Optics ER25 GAP mil reticle
KRG Bravo painted by a friend
Threaded and Chambered by me

 

[AKMarty]

My 300 wm proof build

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What are the specs on your build?

 

[Greg0326]

TL3
Manners EH1 CIP mini chassis
26" Sendaro 28 Nosler
TT Special
AMG in ARC Rings

What’s the weight on this? Going to be running a very similar set up

 

[jda2631]

What’s the weight on this? Going to be running a very similar set up

I'd have to get the scale back out for exact weight, but it was just under 10lbs as seen in the picture I believe.

 

[SierraCharlie]

My 6.5x55
Bighorn TL3
Proof Sendero Light
Manners T2A GAP
Black Ops DBM

 

[Dogsniper]

20" 6.5 Creedmoor

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velicity and bullet weight? Thanks

 

[BigJimFish]

I did a review of a Mesa Precison Arms Crux rifle with a proof barrel last year. There is a section in there about the Proof barrel as well as some data with various quality factory ammo's.

The biggest thing that I noticed was that the rifle was very tolerant of different ammunition. With the exception of one round that used a 140gr VLD bullet (VLD bullets are very picky about the distance of jump to the lands and this one was evidently not happy with the arrangement in my rifle) everything shot right around .5MOA @100yds. I think this super high toleration to different ammunition is probably due to the harmonic advantages of a carbon wrapped barrel over steel. I have never had a conventional steel barrel show so much tolerance to different rounds before. This has me liking the Proof concept and jonesing for their thicker shank .22lr blanks to put in a Vudoo action. Higher tolerance to various rounds is a big win when dealing with factory ammo. I have noticed no problems associated with the carbon such as POI shifts when the barrel heats up or inferior barrel cooling rates.

 

[usmc45]

velicity and bullet weight? Thanks

140 Berger EH right at 2800

 

[Steelnecktie]

Kelbly’s Black Bear Tactical
Proof 20”
Manners compact
6.5x47 Lapua
Weight with everything, just over 11lbs

 

[EliMcBee]

My 300 wm proof build

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I love the case bottom in the bolt handle. That is bad ass.

 

[Elite_KG]

Really curious to know what kind of accuracy yall are seeing from the LA magnum calibers in Proof Carbon barrels: 7mm Mag, 28 Nosler, 300 WM, 30 Nosler, etc.

I have one I’ve tested off and in for a year. 1.25-1.5 moa is average. I have 2 loads that will shoot 0.75 MOA. I have 6 or more other bolt guns tuned to shoot under 0.5 MOA and 3 with factory ammo. These are non-magnums. I have a 7mm Mag thst shoots 3/8-1/2” pretty regular.

Barreled action was chambered 30 Nosler by LRI. Barrel was pulled and sent to Proof for inspection. They said it was in spec but high on the volume measurement of bore. Said the chambering looked fine. They replaced the barrel and I sold it. Going back with a steel barrel.

Big Horn TL3 action
Manners PRS-2 with mini-chassis
Bedded
Nightforce ATACR 5-25

All mounting checked twice. Several loads, 5 bullets, 2 powders, all seating depths from jammed to 0.060” jump.

Just wondering what y’all are seeing real world.

 

[BCX]

Factory Lapua 338 LM 300 Scenar fire forming 338 LM AI

 

[BCX]

338 LM AI 285 ELD both shot off bipod w rear bag

 

[jda2631]

Tl3 LA, Proof 28 Nosler throated for 195's is shooting .5 MOA pretty easy. Don't have any pictures of groups ATM, but it's a hammer.

 

[Elite_KG]

I can get three like the first pic sometimes. 4 and 5 go where ever for a 1.25-1.5” group.
Pretty sure it’s a dud barrel after all the favorable forum posts. I am not unfamiliar with shooting or gun building. Never had this much trouble with a custom rifle for accuracy.

Based on Proof’s awesome customer service and product warranty, I may try another in the future; just not now and not for 30 Nosler.

Proof basically told me they don’t chamber in 30 Nosler because during testing the my didn’t get the accuracy they wanted. 28 Nosler was better and selling like hot cakes.
Thanks for the quick replies.

 

[tree man]

Really curious to know what kind of accuracy yall are seeing from the LA magnum calibers in Proof Carbon barrels: 7mm Mag, 28 Nosler, 300 WM, 30 Nosler, etc.

I have one I’ve tested off and in for a year. 1.25-1.5 moa is average. I have 2 loads that will shoot 0.75 MOA. I have 6 or more other bolt guns tuned to shoot under 0.5 MOA and 3 with factory ammo. These are non-magnums. I have a 7mm Mag thst shoots 3/8-1/2” pretty regular.

Barreled action was chambered 30 Nosler by LRI. Barrel was pulled and sent to Proof for inspection. They said it was in spec but high on the volume measurement of bore. Said the chambering looked fine. They replaced the barrel and I sold it. Going back with a steel barrel.

Big Horn TL3 action
Manners PRS-2 with mini-chassis
Bedded
Nightforce ATACR 5-25

All mounting checked twice. Several loads, 5 bullets, 2 powders, all seating depths from jammed to 0.060” jump.

Just wondering what y’all are seeing real world.

I’ve got two of there carbon barrels the first I built a 6.5 prc and it hammers! Has shot in the .1’s five shot groups,

The second was a proof prefit for a tikka chambered in 308 and I can’t get it to shoot better than a 1” 1/2 , I’ve got to call proof and see what they say about it, as I’ve already ruled out everything else it could be

 

[83Scout]

Arc Nucleus and straight 1.2” Proof in 6BR.

 

[brado16]

6lbs, 4oz (rifle only)........9lbs, 9oz (as shown)

Can you please share the specs? Curious to see how you were able to get down to 6lbs 4 ounces? Thanks.

 

[BillyGoatMachine]

33 Nosler
-Manners EH-1
-Proof Sendero .338
-Billy Goat Machine OVIS action (Deviant Tactical)
-PT&G DBM
-APA Brake
-Coated in KG Nano series paint and bolt coated in KG GearKote (self lubricating)

 

[stratton2885]

Atlas Tactical
300NM
proof sendero
GRS stock
Muscle Brake
NF Atacr 7x35

 

[Jakeweb09]

7 RSAUM Stiller predator short action, 26” proof barrel, Mesa precision altitude stock, Hawkins bdl, jewell trigger, APA little bastard brake. 9.4lbs scoped.

 

[Mrindecisive]

6.5prc in two different stocks. View attachment 7037375View attachment 7037377

How did you like these set ups? Did you prefer the mpa hybrid or manners prs?

 

[BillyGoatMachine]

Switch Barrel Billy Goat Machine shop rifle in 308 and 7WSM. Grayboe Phoenix stock and AntiX action.

 

[BillyGoatMachine]

Customer build 300 PRC. Manners EH1 on Anti action and Proof barrel.

 

[MPrimo]

 

[DJL2]

That Sentinel looks hot, I’ll give you that.

 

[MPrimo]

Short Bus is the man!

 

[GoferDog]

Got mine put together last night.

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What bolt shroud and handle do you have there mate? Looks nice

 

[BigTex]

What bolt shroud and handle do you have there mate? Looks nice

Thanks, they are Sterk from @cannoncrossfire

 

[Infidel4life11]

Reviving this thread

 

[Wyfox]

AIAX 16.5" covert 308 by AI
20" 6.5cm by Tooley

26" 300 Norma by Altus

24" 6.5saum by PVA

20" 6.5cm by Altus

22" 300wm by Altus

22" 6.5cm Proof prefit

24" 280AI by RW Snyder

 

[Jefe's Dope]

AIAX 16.5" covert 308 by AI
20" 6.5cm by Tooley
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26" 300 Norma by Altus
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24" 6.5saum by PVA
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20" 6.5cm by Altus
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22" 300wm by Altus
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22" 6.5cm Proof prefit
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24" 280AI by RW Snyder
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Why didn't you show us the good stuff? /s

 

[powdahound76]

Can you give any details of the ARCA rail installation?

Looking into this as a possibility on my Sentinel and yours looks really sharp.

thank you

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Can you give any details of the ARCA rail installation?

Looking into this as a possibility on my Sentinel and yours looks really sharp.

thank you

That camo job. I need that on my Matrix.

 

[powdahound76]

That camo job. I need that on my Matrix.

Believe he said Branden at Custom Gun Coatings did that.

 

[Elite_KG]

Not a Proof. Been using Barlein after my 30 Nosler Proof barrel issue. 2nd Bartlein Carbon project finished.

 

[Aftermath]

Bighorn TL3 and Manners elite MCS-T

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Looks like an interesting 2 way range you shoot at.

 

[Aftermath]

 

[Infidel4life11]

Bump

 

[Adamc55]

24" proof/Defiance Ruckus 300prc before some changes-

And how it sits now, switching over to light(er) weight hunting mode, extremely expensive Krylon finish on it-

 

[shlouf]

Tikka pre-fit. 8lb 13oz empty. 10lb 4oz with sling, 7” can, and 10rd loaded mag

 

[TrickyPig]

 

[Aftermath]

REM 700, Gentry 3 position safety, Trigger Tech, Proof, TBAC CB, 243AI

I have a Swarovski for it but I might find something else.

 

[GoferDog]

Not a Proof. Been using Barlein after my 30 Nosler Proof barrel issue. 2nd Bartlein Carbon project finished.

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What breed of action is that? Love the finish on the stock as well

 

[smarcus]

These are all Proof 6mm CM.

An AI ATX, a Defiance Anti shorty and an Origin in a JPAC chassis.

 

[smarcus]

How about Semi Auto?

18 inch Grendel with Reap and 16 inch 223 with March.

 

[Elite_KG]

What breed of action is that? Love the finish on the stock as well

Mesa Summit Titanium. 75 degree bolt I think.

 

[Elite_KG]

Big Horn TL3 Lefty
24” Proof Sendero - 6.5 CM
Bergara HMR Stock - converted to left hand
Swarovsk Optik 3.5-28x50 Z8i
Custom Cerakote in Artic color
- Bottom Lands camo over Graffiti camo
Hand made bolt extension