Trying to decide. Leaning towards the steel. Seems like it would be more durable.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
I cant say. I have not decided to use my barrel as a pry bar so I could tell others how durable it is. I've ran it solely as Nrl22 match rifle since May. I have seen no percieved damage or coming apart. Carbon fiber is used for supercar bumpers and body panels. I think the stuff is pretty good to go. If your gonna fuck it up....your probably going to fuck the steel barrel as well.I've never owned a CF barrel. How durable are they? I'm just worried I'll ding it and it will fray and look like crap.
Apparently, I'm a bit of a clutz.
Fraying won't likely happen. The CF is most likely pre-preg, pre-saturated with the correct amount of epoxy and cured in an autoclave (pressure oven). The end result is more of a solid resing than a cloth. Break it in half and you may have some fraying, but that would be the least of your worries.I've never owned a CF barrel. How durable are they? I'm just worried I'll ding it and it will fray and look like crap.
Apparently, I'm a bit of a clutz.
That is similar to what I am getting with my carbon.I went with a Carbon and so did my brother. We both like it. My Bergara last time out shot groups in the .3-.5 inch range at 50 yards (SK RM). For the that’s pretty good outdoors with a bit of wind. I doubt a steel barrel would shrink my groups.
After a few shots you lose your POA. 10 shots each. Shooting as fast as I could run the bolt while “trying “ to keep my head down.
That is exactly my point, carbon vs steer barrel. Almost no difference in accuracy.I'm not seeing anything there. Those groups look pretty close.
Off topic: I am one of those that bought their barreled actions from Rich and I will say that he is top notch. Great guy and seller. Thank you for the input and yes the carbon looks badass. That’s why I went with the carbon.Out of all B14R's that I have sold (and that's been "a couple" ), I have heard zero difference in accuracy. I have a shit ton of pics from customers 1st rounds stating things like, "Man this one is a shooter", "I can't believe how accurate this thing is", etc. So, I have a pretty good idea of the differences between the two.
Main difference is, of course, weight. However, like I tell everyone, BOTH are going to need weight added in the front to get to balance 4-5" in front of the mag well. This is because of the short 18" barrel.
Durability of the CF? My shooting partner has a CF in an MPA BA. After a year of matches and recreational shooting, his still looks good. No fraying, nicks, dents, etc.
IMO, the only draw back to the CF is IF you intend on installing a tuner, you will need to get one that attaches to the existing muzzle threads, as there is (of course) no way to machine the barrel to accept the other style of tuner.
CF looks bad ass, IMO. But, I have found that is a generational thing. I'm 50yrs old and remember when CF became popular in the hot rod and motorcycle scene. To me, CF just looks "Fast and Bad ass." However, I have heard younger kids say they don't like the looks. Eh...to each their own.
Rich
Not really. My can in particular is all aluminum. If I could run it (previous stated I can't due to accuracy/harmonics issue)....it would still be nowhere near as heavy as the steel barrel bare.Seem to recall hearing the carbon fiber barrel was intended to produce the some "feel" with a can on the end, as the steel barrel without.