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what did you order ?
I have an outstanding order since July. My understanding is they don’t go by order number but by batching calibers. If you order a not as popular caliber (like me) you will have to wait until they work on that caliber.
6 BR
I ordered a 6 Creedmoor prefit on 11/26, no update yet but hoping to hear something this week (~8 week mark)
Don’t be in a hurry, they are good barrels but they do not live up to their lead times. Over 20 weeks on a 6.5 creedmoor that was advertised “ in stock “ when I purchased. Got nothing but the run around when I’d get in contact with them. They would always say “ it will definitely be shipped in the next 10 days”
Same.
What I can tell you from my experience, it will be worth the wait. I got a 6.5 blank that I made into a 6.5 Gap. The material is definitely harder than most 416 barrels. Interior bore scope looks super good, but the best part is accuracy. I own or have owned barrels from over a dozen manufacturers. All make good barrels but this one is top of the heap. Unreal accurate.
how much did the barrel cost?
Just got a shipping email for my BF order. Tikka 6.5C prefit
Surprise surprise. Ups managed to deliver today.
Medium Palma. Installed and head spaced perfectly. Going to be doing some blasting first thing in the morning. Will post some results tomorrow
Eta: didn’t realize a crazy north wind was blowing in today. Got it zeroed. Will get to shoot it again in the morning when it’s calm.
Medium Palma. Installed and head spaced perfectly. Going to be doing some blasting first thing in the morning. Will post some results tomorrow
Eta: didn’t realize a crazy north wind was blowing in today. Got it zeroed. Will get to shoot it again in the morning when it’s calm.
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Put 60 rounds through it today. No break in procedure, just shooting.
It didn't like American gunner much, but my handholds shot good with a couple 5 round groups <0.5".
Average for the day was around .75". Pretty happy with that being a brand barrel and all.
No doubt it will only get better over time. I will need to work up a new load for it too. I have still been shooting some leftover spicy loads from trying to max out the slow 20" factory barrel.
It didn't like American gunner much, but my handholds shot good with a couple 5 round groups <0.5".
Average for the day was around .75". Pretty happy with that being a brand barrel and all.
No doubt it will only get better over time. I will need to work up a new load for it too. I have still been shooting some leftover spicy loads from trying to max out the slow 20" factory barrel.
Recently got a 26" Osprey Competition contour prefit in 6 Creed to put on my TL3 action. Headspaced perfectly on install. Only took a pic of the paper at 100 during zeroing. The bottom three were shot first and then adjusted and shot the two in the center. Then I went to 300, 400 and 550 for the rest of the first 20 rounds of factory 108 ELDs through the barrel. Sub moa cluster at each. Pretty happy so far. Took it home and cleaned it and it cleaned up pretty easily. Can't wait to do some work with some handloads.
Recently got a 26" Osprey Competition contour prefit in 6 Creed to put on my TL3 action. Headspaced perfectly on install. Only took a pic of the paper at 100 during zeroing. The bottom three were shot first and then adjusted and shot the two in the center. Then I went to 300, 400 and 550 for the rest of the first 20 rounds of factory 108 ELDs through the barrel. Sub moa cluster at each. Pretty happy so far. Took it home and cleaned it and it cleaned up pretty easily. Can't wait to do some work with some handloads.
shooting factory ammo like that I wouldn’t waste my time loading for it unless I just wanted a different bullet.
Only have about 300 rounds of factory left and a lot of components so that’s why I will load. Should be hard to duplicate the factory load.
And no break in per se, right? Just shot the 20, cleaned, and all is good?
Yup. Haven’t done a break in in years as I found them a waste of time after trying multiple types. I clean when I get it and then after the first 3-4 range sessions and it’s broken in. Lol
Thanks, Rob
And with this new barrel, would you hold off load dev until speed levels off or some # of rounds or fuck that, just go for it. Haha
Lol no I usually wait until I have at least 100 rounds through the barrel before doing any serious loading. I will probably start sooner than that but not lock in a load until after that.Thanks, Rob
And with this new barrel, would you hold off load dev until speed levels off or some # of rounds or fuck that, just go for it. Haha
Not saying right wrong or anything but question is why? I know a lot of people wait for at least 100 Usually waiting for barrel to speed up but just curious on your thoughts?
I got one standing by if needed.Imagine what it will be able to do with a tuner
Simple as that. Just want to make sure the barrel is normalized in its velocities and then work on the load. I didn't chrono that first outing but will the next to see what the factory load is moving at and keep an eye on changes.
I received a 22BR OBW barrel recently and just finished putting 200 rounds through it and will now start load development. Guess what... I used those random 200 reloads to fire form brass, season the barrel, and practice out to 800 yards. Now I know where I need to be for my target velocity. Load development should be less than 20 rounds and I am set for the life of the barrel.
The first 100 or so rounds should not be viewed as a waste. Any quality barrel should be precise enough to engage targets down range regardless of load*.
I have used a pile of barrels from many manufacturers over the years. Some were better than others but some were outstanding. I bought an Osprey blank last year and chambered it to 6.5 GAP, I hesitate to say this because I don't like waiting months for a barrel, without a doubt right out of the box it is the most accurate barrel I've ever owned. It flat out shoots. And it shot from shot 1 with really unknown loads. I've never been satisfied with anything that didn't shoot better than 1/2 moa and this one is easily sub 1/4 moa. Couldn't be happier with it.
Joe's on vacation and I've been slinging chips hard with Ben the last couple days.
Right now we're at 4-6 weeks consistently and the rush orders are going out on time. If we miss the time promised the rush fee gets refunded.
Thanks man. I'll let him know. I'll order up a 6gt for an AI in the next week or 2.
We made 30 in march, they were all snapped up by a distributor. We're making more now with the expectation for 30's available for retail in late May to early June.
The 7mm 1:8 twists are on the docket for June too.
PVA's caught up and we're stocking pre-cut prefits... say that fast 5 times.
These go on the website for order for Cinqo de Mayo (tomorrow) at 10am.
Purchase link is HERE:
We are starting to fill some standard SKU's on the shelf for immediate shipment barrels. Nothing will be available for order until the list is done, when they're gone they're gone til the next batch is completed. We're doing 6.5mm this month. Next month we're doing 6.5's and some 6's and 22's.
We will not entertain any requests for changes to the listed barrel, if you want something different that's what the custom option is about. These are the most common items ordered and we pulled them out to reduce lead time for folks. As you can see from the photos these barrels are done and ready to ship. Admittedly it will take a day or two to pack and ship 40 individual barrels to different addresses so expect that if you place an order at 10am tomorrow it will go out by end of Friday.
Everything on the list is $575 for the first batch. Regular retail is going to be $599. Right now these are $675 if you custom order this configuration on the website. So you're getting a deal on the launch and going forward the "pre-cut prefit" list will still offer you a deal over ordering a 1-off custom (plus there's no waiting).
There is some cross compatability with these barrels and various actions:
We still offer the custom option for folks that want something specific. Custom options will carry a higher price than these as well as a quoted lead time.
Here's the list:
These go on the website for order for Cinqo de Mayo (tomorrow) at 10am.
Purchase link is HERE:
We are starting to fill some standard SKU's on the shelf for immediate shipment barrels. Nothing will be available for order until the list is done, when they're gone they're gone til the next batch is completed. We're doing 6.5mm this month. Next month we're doing 6.5's and some 6's and 22's.
We will not entertain any requests for changes to the listed barrel, if you want something different that's what the custom option is about. These are the most common items ordered and we pulled them out to reduce lead time for folks. As you can see from the photos these barrels are done and ready to ship. Admittedly it will take a day or two to pack and ship 40 individual barrels to different addresses so expect that if you place an order at 10am tomorrow it will go out by end of Friday.
Everything on the list is $575 for the first batch. Regular retail is going to be $599. Right now these are $675 if you custom order this configuration on the website. So you're getting a deal on the launch and going forward the "pre-cut prefit" list will still offer you a deal over ordering a 1-off custom (plus there's no waiting).
There is some cross compatability with these barrels and various actions:
- All Origin barrels will fit a Zermatt Origin SA or LA as well as the TL3-LA.
- No Origins fit a TL3-SA.
- All "Nucleus" barrels are cut so that they're interchangeable on any ARC tenon since 2018; Mausingfield, Nucleus or Archimedes.
- The Impact will fit a Lone Peak, Falkor 7EVEN, and a Stiller TAC30 with a 0.250" recoil lug.
- The Rukus/Tenacity/AnTi barrels are all marked out at the muzzle end such that they will headspace properly and the caliber marking won't be occluded whether you have a pre or post update action when the thread timing changed in 2021.
We still offer the custom option for folks that want something specific. Custom options will carry a higher price than these as well as a quoted lead time.
Here's the list:
Was out yesterday doing some load development with the 6mm Osprey in 6 Creed and shot this at 400 yards. Pretty happy with these barrels. The bottom dark is just chipped paint. There are two shots at 4 o'clock on the red dot and three above. Still think I can still do better.
Been having great luck with the two that I have, they have been very easy to load for and clean up quickly.
I'm glad to hear it, thank you!
That's our goal, thank you for giving them a try!
Great shooting, @Rob01Was out yesterday doing some load development with the 6mm Osprey in 6 Creed and shot this at 400 yards. Pretty happy with these barrels. The bottom dark is just chipped paint. There are two shots at 4 o'clock on the red dot and three above. Still think I can still do better.
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Just ordered another 6mm Osprey barrel in 6 Creed. Man that first one shot so good I am going to try another with a slightly different chamber. A little shorter freebore to see if I can get the 110 ATips seated a little deeper in the case although they seem to shoot fine as they are I just want to play a little. LOL The barrel I have now with SAAMI will be for the 108 ELDs.
Talked to Josh when ordering and PVA has a good stock of barrels so anyone needing a barrel check out the Ospreys. I think you will like them and no wait for the barrel blank.
Talked to Josh when ordering and PVA has a good stock of barrels so anyone needing a barrel check out the Ospreys. I think you will like them and no wait for the barrel blank.
Ordered a 9 twist Marksman in 30 cal last night… looking forward to seeing how it works out!
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