Proof Steel LR308/AR 10 barrel

[neeltburn]

Any feedback on proof stainless steel barrels for the large frame ARs?

 

[Bigjake83]

It's the same Barrel they use on their carbon fiber barrels. I called them on Friday and asked if they would do a custom AR-10 barrel for me using a Bartlein blank unfortunately that was a No-Go. Im sure thier SS barrels will shoot MOA or less.

 

[Black max]

I have a 20" that shoots consistently small groups. Stockys had them on sale for $409 with free shipping. Damn good price for a cut rifled large frame barrel.

 

[neeltburn]

Thanks! black max what gas block are you running? Looking at the Superlative and SLR Rifleworks.

 

[Black max]

Thanks! black max what gas block are you running? Looking at the Superlative and SLR Rifleworks.

SLR Sentry 8 clamp on, best adj block available.

 

[neeltburn]

All the parts to get this build done are on the way. Ended up with the Proof stainless barrel.

 

[arm017]

I had looked into proof originally and then scared away from it from this review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZJYWWhJaUc

Summary= tolerances were too tight, there ended up being feeding issues for this guy and customer serve was medicore at best. If I had my choice of a stainless barrel- I am not sure proof is at the top of my list. If I were to settle of proof, it would be w/ a black friday special type situation on the right CF style barrel.

 

[Black max]

I had looked into proof originally and then scared away from it from this review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZJYWWhJaUc

Summary= tolerances were too tight, there ended up being feeding issues for this guy and customer serve was medicore at best. If I had my choice of a stainless barrel- I am not sure proof is at the top of my list. If I were to settle of proof, it would be w/ a black friday special type situation on the right CF style barrel.

Never had any of those issues with mine. It feeds, ejects and shoots great!

 

[arm017]

Never had any of those issues with mine. It feeds, ejects and shoots great!

Yeah I figured his was poor luck - given the relative popularity and rise of proof as a company
What kind of accuracy are you getting from yours?

 

[neeltburn]

I have not had any issues of feeding or ejections. I have right at 40 rounds down it so too soon to comments of accuracy as I have done zero load work up. That will happen the next days I can get to the range.

 

[Black max]

Yeah I figured his was poor luck - given the relative popularity and rise of proof as a company
What kind of accuracy are you getting from yours?

sub 3/4" all day everyday.

 

[neeltburn]

Loaded up my load development ammo today, going to try and hit the range in the morning and see what it likes. Trying the 155 ELD Ms for this rifle, not expecting my custom bolt gun accuracy but 3/4in groups would be great!

 

[neeltburn]

Well, I shot today's local precision rifle match with the LR-308/proof barrel and it did not disappoint. Groups have been from .5 of an inch to 1.25 with a single flyer, which I think is me rushing the shots. I have to say the Superlative Bleed off gas block does a great job on keep gas out the shooters face while running suppressed. The Geissele DMR trigger once adjusted properly is a great trigger.

The Hornady 155 ELD-M is a good bullet that is showing a lot of promise for this rifle. Coupled with RE-15 and CCI BR2s it shooting good with SDs of less than 10FPS.

Overall I am very happy with the overall out come of this rifle and how it preforms.