I have had many dozen's of hunting rifles over the last 35 years ( more than i can recall) and now I only buy rifles that have carbon wrapped barrels, I like the lightweight. A carbon wrapped barrel cools down 3x faster than a solid steel barrel does and that cut's my range time way down....Do I "need" my rifle to have a carbon wrapped barrel? No, but when is buying a new hunting rifle for loony's like us about "need".....good shooting...Hb
Have you actually weighed two barrels yourself and seen how many ounces you are “saving” going CF?
What about taking actual temps inside the bore…where the rubber meets to road?
I have had many dozen's of hunting rifles over the last 35 years ( more than i can recall) and now I only buy rifles that have carbon wrapped barrels, I like the lightweight. A carbon wrapped barrel cools down 3x faster than a solid steel barrel does and that cut's my range time way down....Do I "need" my rifle to have a carbon wrapped barrel? No, but when is buying a new hunting rifle for loony's like us about "need".....good shooting...Hb
Have you actually weighed two barrels yourself and seen how many ounces you are “saving” going CF?
What about taking actual temps inside the bore…where the rubber meets to road?
Just curious…
In my experience you won't save weight by going with a CF barrel... Might add a couple of ounces. But it is the trendy thing to do and if it makes you happy go for it. I think they look good and in some cases shoot really well. I'm not convinced they shoot better than a quality steel barrel put together by a reputable gunsmith. I've had two CF barrels put on and I'm not sure it's worth the hassle.
I have had many dozen's of hunting rifles over the last 35 years ( more than i can recall) and now I only buy rifles that have carbon wrapped barrels, I like the lightweight. A carbon wrapped barrel cools down 3x faster than a solid steel barrel does and that cut's my range time way down....Do I "need" my rifle to have a carbon wrapped barrel? No, but when is buying a new hunting rifle for loony's like us about "need".....good shooting...Hb
Have you actually weighed two barrels yourself and seen how many ounces you are “saving” going CF?
What about taking actual temps inside the bore…where the rubber meets to road?
Just curious…
This^^^ Carbon fiber traps the heat...
just because you can't feel it on the surface doesn't mean it magically disappeared
Originally Posted by Judman PS, if you think Trump is “good” you’re way stupider than I thought! Haha
I have had many dozen's of hunting rifles over the last 35 years ( more than i can recall) and now I only buy rifles that have carbon wrapped barrels, I like the lightweight. A carbon wrapped barrel cools down 3x faster than a solid steel barrel does and that cut's my range time way down....Do I "need" my rifle to have a carbon wrapped barrel? No, but when is buying a new hunting rifle for loony's like us about "need".....good shooting...Hb
Have you actually weighed two barrels yourself and seen how many ounces you are “saving” going CF?
What about taking actual temps inside the bore…where the rubber meets to road?
Just curious…
This^^^ Carbon fiber traps the heat...
just because you can't feel it on the surface doesn't mean it magically disappeared
So you mean…it’s a buncha marketing bullschit…again?
I have had many dozen's of hunting rifles over the last 35 years ( more than i can recall) and now I only buy rifles that have carbon wrapped barrels, I like the lightweight. A carbon wrapped barrel cools down 3x faster than a solid steel barrel does and that cut's my range time way down....Do I "need" my rifle to have a carbon wrapped barrel? No, but when is buying a new hunting rifle for loony's like us about "need".....good shooting...Hb
Have you actually weighed two barrels yourself and seen how many ounces you are “saving” going CF?
What about taking actual temps inside the bore…where the rubber meets to road?
Just curious…
This^^^ Carbon fiber traps the heat...
just because you can't feel it on the surface doesn't mean it magically disappeared
So you mean…it’s a buncha marketing bullschit…again?
Yep.... to me the main purpose would be in a suppressed application it looks better...
Originally Posted by Judman PS, if you think Trump is “good” you’re way stupider than I thought! Haha
I’m toying with the idea of re-barreling my 270 WSM with a fast twist carbon wrapped barrel. I have tons of components and the Bansner stock on it has a huge barrel channel already.
I have had many dozen's of hunting rifles over the last 35 years ( more than i can recall) and now I only buy rifles that have carbon wrapped barrels, I like the lightweight. A carbon wrapped barrel cools down 3x faster than a solid steel barrel does and that cut's my range time way down....Do I "need" my rifle to have a carbon wrapped barrel? No, but when is buying a new hunting rifle for loony's like us about "need".....good shooting...Hb
Have you actually weighed two barrels yourself and seen how many ounces you are “saving” going CF?
What about taking actual temps inside the bore…where the rubber meets to road?
Just curious…
I have never weighed individual barrels but I have weighed factory rifles for what thats worth. I had a Christensen Mesa FFT vs a Christensen Ridgeline FFT on the scales and the 20" carbon barrel Ridgeline FFT weighed 5.5 ounces less than the 20" lightweight barrel Mesa FFT. As far as conducting temperature tests on the inside of fired barrels sorry i have not, but i think it would make an interesting experiment. I base my faster cool down for the carbon wrapped barrels opinion on practical experience at the range and from a discussion i had with a Proof Reasearch CS guy, he claimed that proof research carbon wrapped barrels cool down 300% faster than conventional steel barrels do and i have no reason to dispute this claim as I have found I only need to wait 3-4 minutes between shots to hold tight groups when shooting one of my carbon wrapped barrel rifles vs i need to wait 8-10 minutes between shots when im shooting my Kimber Montana's or Tikka T3x Superlite rifles or groups will open up in a hurry. The Accuracy between a good steel barrel rifle vs a carbon wrapped barrel rifle in my range time has been equal, but the carbon barrels will shorten your range time significantly when your shooting for tight groups ......Hb
Pump the rounds through your so called fast cooling carbon barrel and burn out the steel liner in no time.... at three times the replacement cost? no thanks I would only consider it for something like a 308 that has long barrel life
Originally Posted by Judman PS, if you think Trump is “good” you’re way stupider than I thought! Haha
The outright Bullschit,that some think is "true",is simply fhuqking HILARIOUS. Hint.
Bless your hearts for trying though.
Hint.
Fhuqking LAUGHING!................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
It almost shoots Improved Cylinder. Almost! I've had well over 100 Custom spouts and never one that shot that schitty. Hint.
Fhuqking LAUGHING!...............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
Pump the rounds through your so called fast cooling carbon barrel and burn out the steel liner in no time.... at three times the replacement cost? no thanks I would only consider it for something like a 308 that has long barrel life
If CF does cool faster, it ought to show up as at least marginally better barrel life. It's heat that kills barrels.
I've nothing against them. Nothing for them either.
For me, the best use is to fit a stock that already has an uber-big channel that I don't want "as much" weight as a varmint/sendero steel would have.
After using one, I learned if overall light weight is what you want, you want light contour steel. 20" carbon to 22" #1 (with a smaller bore) saved about 1/2 a pound.
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