Bartlein Barrel - Precision and Performance

When it comes to selecting the perfect barrel for your firearm, Bartlein Barrel offers precision and performance that stand out in the industry. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the factors that make Bartlein barrels exceptional and how they can enhance your shooting experience.

Contour Influence on Barrel Weight

One frequently asked question in barrel selection is whether the contour affects the overall weight of the barrel. The answer is affirmative.

Heavier contours play a vital role in shooting performance. They help mitigate the movement and wandering of the barrel as it heats up during prolonged shooting sessions. This stability is crucial for maintaining consistent accuracy.

It's worth noting that Bartlein Barrels utilizes the superior single-point cut rifling method, which minimizes stress in the barrel blank. As a result, the contour's impact is less pronounced compared to barrels manufactured using other techniques.

Contour's Impact on Shooting Performance

The contour of a barrel can indeed affect its shooting performance. Typically, heavier barrels tend to offer better shooting results due to the added weight, which helps shooters manage recoil and reduce fatigue. Shooters can fire more rounds over an extended period with a heavier barrel, enhancing endurance.

However, Bartlein Barrels has observed that lighter weight contours can perform exceptionally well, often matching or surpassing the performance of heavier counterparts. This suggests that while weight plays a role, other factors contribute significantly to barrel performance.

Suppressor Compatibility

When considering the use of a suppressor with your barrel, it's essential to choose the appropriate barrel contour. Optimal suppressor performance is achieved with heavier contour barrels. This is because attaching a suppressor adds weight to the barrel, affecting its harmonic vibrations. Bartlein Barrels recommends avoiding anything smaller than a medium palma contour when using a suppressor for optimal results.

Advantages of Single Point Cut Rifling

Bartlein Barrels' commitment to single-point cut rifling sets them apart in the barrel manufacturing industry. Single-point cut rifling significantly reduces stress in the barrel blank, making it a superior choice compared to button rifling.

In button-rifled barrels, significant stress is imparted into the blank, leading to potential bore size changes and openings as the contour size decreases. This issue is virtually nonexistent in barrels produced with single-point cut rifling, ensuring consistent bore dimensions throughout the barrel's length, which contributes to improved accuracy.

Furthermore, threading the muzzle for a muzzle brake or suppressor attachment can be problematic with button-rifled barrels, often causing bore openings. This issue, especially near the muzzle's crown edge, can have a detrimental impact on accuracy. Bartlein Barrels' single-point cut rifling eliminates this concern.

Significance of Fluting

Fluting a barrel offers several advantages:

• Weight Reduction: Fluting removes material from the barrel, reducing its overall weight without altering the contour.
• Improved Barrel Cooling: Fluting increases the barrel's surface area, enhancing heat dissipation, which is crucial during rapid firing.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Many shooters appreciate the unique look that fluting adds to a barrel, making it both functional and visually appealing.

However, it's important to exercise caution when fluting, as excessive fluting can lead to harmonic and vibration issues, potentially affecting accuracy. If you cannot add fluting during the barrel selection process, it may indicate that the contour is too shallow for fluting.

The Importance of Rifling

Rifling plays a pivotal role in a barrel's performance. Bartlein Barrels offers three rifling types: 4-groove, 5R, and Conventional-5. While the number of grooves may not significantly impact accuracy or barrel life, Bartlein Barrels' commitment to quality shines through feedback from ammunition and bullet manufacturers who use their test barrels.

5R rifling provides additional advantages, including reduced bullet failure due to its gentler angle on the lands compared to conventional rifling. The odd number of lands and the gentle angle minimize bullet deformation during the transition from the case into the rifling, enhancing bullet performance.

Feedback from ammunition and bullet manufacturers further indicates that 5R rifling can improve bullet flight characteristics. This revelation emerged in late 2019, highlighting the advantages of this rifling style.

Choosing Excellence with Bartlein Barrel

When selecting a barrel for your firearm, Bartlein Barrel represents the pinnacle of precision and performance. Their commitment to single-point cut rifling, attention to contour, and dedication to quality make Bartlein barrels a trusted choice for superior shooting experiences. Elevate your shooting performance and enjoy the benefits of precision craftsmanship with Bartlein Barrel.