Anyone using BSF CF Barrels
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I just got a test barrel from BSF to replace my BA , both 18 in in 6.5 creed. have to wait to swap out account my work shop is not set up, just moved into the new condo a week ago and still unpacking BUT I can tell you that I will be 2lbs lighter , will post pics when I get swapped out but I am expecting 1/2 min. from the BSF and factory ammo. they are good people to deal with, just wish I didn't have to pay Wis state tax on it but that is what I get living only 90 miles from them LOL
I used one for a minute. It was a 6.5 creed. It shot phenominally with hornady eldx factory. Roughly 1/2 moa to .75. The only drawback i experienced, anything over 5 rounds, and the groups opened way up. If i let it cool, it came right back in.
Hi,
So am I reading their website correct....
The carbon is only touching the barrel at both ends and center is completely open?
So essentially you are shooting with a super thin barrel to heat up but is supported on each end?
Sincerely,
Theis
So am I reading their website correct....
The carbon is only touching the barrel at both ends and center is completely open?
So essentially you are shooting with a super thin barrel to heat up but is supported on each end?
Sincerely,
Theis
Looks like they tout it as having superior heat dissipation than a normal CF wrapped barrel. They look interesting, but not if the groups open up after 5 shots.
Well hopefully soon I will have more data to report.
Can you detail what/how you were shooting? How much is way up? How long ago was this?
I put it together, dont remember the exact setup. BSF was phenominal to deal with. I was shooting prone at 100 yards. If i shot slow the groups did well. If i shot strings of fire, they opened up at 5 to 7. By strings I mean; take a shot and get settled, then place the next shot. I tested a couple load workups, and the hornady eld x shot as good as any limited workup i did. This was last year, in the spring i beleive.
Interesting. I will report back once I finish the install and start shooting it.
Picked up a test barrel, 18 inch in .223 Wylde. Haven't run it too much, the optic I had mounted on the AR15 was garbage. Once I get back I plan on doing an optic swap for something much better.
Yes, basically the sleeve only touches at the most rearward, most forward and on either side of the gas block journal. They say it's tensioned to retain the same rigidity as a barrel of the same profile that's 100% metal. Barrel has a bull profile, and the gas block is a .936 inch.
Yes, basically the sleeve only touches at the most rearward, most forward and on either side of the gas block journal. They say it's tensioned to retain the same rigidity as a barrel of the same profile that's 100% metal. Barrel has a bull profile, and the gas block is a .936 inch.
Mine is .875 I don’t think they have a larger one. Should be putting mine on soon once I have time.
I'm pretty sure mine is .936. I remember having a somewhat difficult time procuring an adjustable gas block of the appropriate size that would clear the handguard I wanted to use, and that wasn't too expensive.
Must be the 14.5” with the pinned muzzle break? It’s the only one on the website at .936”. I forgot about that one.
It's definitely longer than 14.5 inches. Looking at my emails, I purchased the barrel back in October of last year. They're offerings are probably different now than they were at that point. I know mine is a bull profiled barrel.
It doesn't have a pinned muzzle brake, it's 18 or 20 inches. I put a Lantac Dragon on the end. I went with a black carbon fiber, I think at the time they were only offering black and red. Also, mine has round vent holes, not oblong ones. I'll try and find a picture, but it might be a few days before I'm back stateside.
Just started running a 16.5" 6.5CM on AR10, Silencerco Hybrib, and thermal for hog hunting. 140gr ELD
Shoots .5 groups at 100yards.
And big weight savings which is reason I went for it to lighten load.
Excellent customer service also.
Shoots .5 groups at 100yards.
And big weight savings which is reason I went for it to lighten load.
Excellent customer service also.
