January 27, 2022. This 54-minute video interview features Ken Clemens (co-owner of Brux Barrels), who is interviewed by Erik Cortina, F-Class ace, for the Cortina Precision YouTube Channel. This interview covers a lot of ground and provides many fascinating insights into barrel-making. Watch and learn: This interview is recommended for anyone involved in competitive shooting, especially if they compete in F-Class or long range benchrest. It runs for 54 minutes and takes a lot of time. Ken Clemens explains how match-grade, cut rifled barrels are made. Ken Clemens explains the important steps involved in making match-grade, cut-rifled barrels.
Brux starts with 4150 chrome-moly or 416R stainless steel double-stress-relieved bar stock — the best available. The Barnes gun drill is used to bore the barrels. A Pratt & Whitney reamer is used to reamer the barrels. Brux uses special tools and solid carbide cutter hooks to get the best results. Each barrel is then hand-lapped to meet high-precision standards. High quality is ensured by meticulous hand processes and multi-point inspections (not possible in mass production). According to Brux, “If there is any deviation in surface finish or tolerance, then the barrel will be discarded.” “BRUX specializes in cut-rifled gun barrels
Brux produces custom-cut-rifled barrels. These barrels are precision-crafted by professionals who have extensive experience in machine tools and competitive shotgun shooting. Brux is known for making great barrels for F Class, benchrest and long-range competition. However, Brux also makes hunting barrels. Brux says: “Hunters can benefit from the accuracy of a custom barrel made according to your specifications. “BRUX Barrels’ owners are competitive shooters
Brux owners and machinists themselves are shooters. They know how important a top-quality barrel is. While every other aspect of a rifle is great, a barrel that is truly top-quality will be the key to winning at the highest level. Ken Clemens and Norm Brux, both experienced shooters with many years of experience using their own products, are the owners. Made in the USA — About the House of Brux Barrels
The history of hunting and shooting is rich in the Wisconsin River Valley, near Lodi. The glacier left behind many granite escarpments and created secluded glens with a topography rich soil and wildlife habitat that attracted families with old-world skills and values. Many of their descendants transformed raw steel and iron into tools for farming, while others went on to precision tooling and making gun barrels.
Wisconsin River Valley near Ferry Bluff State Natural Area.
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