Anyone running a proof barrel specifically with a magnified optic? I was told by a reliable source that after shooting a few rds the mirage coming off the barrel is more pronounced than just a plain old steel barrel. I was thinking of trying one on a lighter weight build for medium ranges with a 10x but would rather not waste the money if mirage becomes an issue after just a few rds.
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Proof Research AR Barrel
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I have a 12.5" Proof barrel (300BO) built out using Hodge Defense ALLi upper and lower receiver, T2 with a 6X Magnifier, and Surefire SPS300 suppressor. I built it to use as a hunting rig and treat it like a recce rifle so I don't shoot it fast and not a lot of volume at any given time. Runs beautifully, solid accuracy, lightweight as hell, and I have not noticed any issues with heat at this point.
I have a PR .223 AR I use quite a bit. Never noticed excessive mirage. My limited group shooting has been excellent. Last range trip yielded two 5 shot groups at 400 meters both sub 2.5”.
I’m doing a lot of Varmint hunting with it. First calm day I will get it out to 600M.
It’s s also a very fast barrel. So far, 300 rds in I like it.
I’m doing a lot of Varmint hunting with it. First calm day I will get it out to 600M.
It’s s also a very fast barrel. So far, 300 rds in I like it.
I have a proof cf on every rifle i own, since weight is one of my key criteria as i get old.
They all shoot great. Only one bolt gun though.
That said just be careful when you attach your muzzle device. Don’t exceed the recommended torque and don’t use a locking compound if you need to take it off. Already fucked that up once and expensively.
They all shoot great. Only one bolt gun though.
That said just be careful when you attach your muzzle device. Don’t exceed the recommended torque and don’t use a locking compound if you need to take it off. Already fucked that up once and expensively.
Running four Proof CFW barrels with a 5th in progress on my personal guns. I'm a believer. Light weight. Amazing accuracy. Zero problems.
Running four Proof CFW barrels with a 5th in progress on my personal guns. I'm a believer. Light weight. Amazing accuracy. Zero problems.
Love the 2nd one down. If you get a chance let me know what the overall length is exactly the way it sits in the picture.Running four Proof CFW barrels with a 5th in progress on my personal guns. I'm a believer. Light weight. Amazing accuracy. Zero problems.
I'm a believer as well. My wifes preceision rifle sports a Proof 6 Creedmoor barrel and we have never noticed a heat mirrage off her barrel. I'm running 3 Proof barrels on hunting rifles and giving some real consideration to a Proof gas gun barrel for my JP LPR-07.
About to build 3. Does Proof have a torque spec for muzzle devices or are you saying follow the muzzle devices manufacturers’ recommendations?
Thanks for the heads-up!!
Proof 6.5 Grendel with a Swaro z8i...no mirage issues, but I don’t typically cook my barrel. Never had issues with a few quick 10 shot strings
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