February 11, 2023 – Are you looking to trim a few pounds off your hunting rig? People looking for a lightweight, carbon fiber-wrapped barrel have many options. Proof Research is a company you’ve probably heard of. Yes, that’s a great company that makes quality products. Proof Research now has some competition in Washington State — Helix 6 Precision. Helix 6 Precision makes button-rifled and cut rifled carbon-wrapped barrels in both traditional and “pre-fit” configurations. Pre-fits can be ordered for Savage rifles, Ruger Precision Rifle series (RPR), and SIG Cross rifles. These pre-fit barrels can be expensive. Pre-fit barrels for 6mm Creedmoor RPR cost $1449.00. Savage pre-fits cost $1449.00 for most chamberings. The listed chamberings can be purchased Helix 6 barrel blanks that are carbon-wrapped at $1249.00. We have taken the best in carbon fiber engineering and advanced it further with our proprietary… carbon fiber process. Helix 6 Precision founders claim they make the best carbon/steel hybrid barrels. “Our unique carbon-fiber-layup design dampens barrel resonances for better accuracy. Each barrel is made from a 416R core of stainless steel and carbon fiber wrapped using Helix 6 Precision’s unique process. This results in match-grade accuracy barrels that are 30% lighter than steel barrels of the same shape. The bores are hand-lapped to ensure precision accuracy. Helix 6 claims that its barrels are lighter, stronger, and more efficient at cooling than any other on the market. “Myth vs. Reality — What Carbon Can and Cannot do Carbon fiber is made from thin strands carbon that are bonded together with a polymer resin. The result is strong and light-weight. Formula 1 cars are made with carbon-fiber composites. Is a carbon-wrapped barrel the right choice for you? Here are some things to consider: Weight savings — A carbon-wrapped barrel is lighter than an unfluted stainless steal barrel of the same length and contour (outside diameters). Helix 6 claims a 30% weight loss compared to a standard stainless steel barrel. That’s significant. Accuracy — Carbon-wrapped barrels ARE NOT used often for Benchrest or F-Class competitions. Proof Research barrels wrapped in carbon have been successful in PRS competitions, where they were used by top shooters. We can conclude that carbon accuracy is sufficient for the PRS/NRL tactical games, at least at the club level. Heat Dispersion — The makers of carbon-wrapped barrels claim that their hybrid design disperses heat more effectively than an all-steel one. Independent testers disagree and say that the carbon acts as an insulation, so more heat is retained within the barrel. The verdict is still out. One thing is certain: carbon barrels seem not to produce as much mirage from barrel heat. Ask yourself: “If less heat is coming OFF of the barrel, where’s that heat stored?” Pre-Fit, AR and Custom Barrel Options
Pre-fits for the Ruger Precision Rifle and the Savage Precision Rifle are available in Helix 6 precision barrels. Helix 6 can thread and chamber any precision rifle. Pre-fit AR barrels come in many lengths and chamberings. Helix 6 Precision also offers carbon-wrapped barrel blanks that can be chambered by a professional gunsmith. Helix 6 barrel blanks are available in buttoned-rifled and cut-rifled versions. The calibers for buttoned-rifled barrels are:.224 (6mm), 6.264 (6.5mm), 7.284 (7mm), 8.308 and.338. The following are the cut-rifled barrel calibers:.224 and.243 (6mm), 6.264 (6.5mm), 7.284 (7mm), 7.308 and.338. This article cannot be published on any other website without payment of fees.
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