Blaser r8 proof research

[remmy243]

Hi
Has anybody re barrelled their r8 with a proof research tube ?
Be interested in
Cost
Who did it
And performance
Longevity also

Been told you can’t fire more than a few shots and get them hot or the barrels toast ?.

Thanss for any info

 

[BE Precision]

M Rainback and M Norris do Blaser rebarrels, im sure Mr Norris will use International Barrels, maybe others. Not sure why a Proof would suffer the problem you mention? Do you mean Carbon? Ive fitted a few proof and have one on my own rifle, all have been very accurate.

 

[scotch_egg]

It depends on the tenon size. Proof carbon tenons can’t be turned down like traditional steel. This is why there is a Tikka specific profile proof carbon barrel.

I suppose the proof carbon tenon can be turned down but it wouldn’t look great if it’s stepped to the carbon.

 

[Ronin]

Proof make Blaser specific barrels I understand

 

[BE Precision]

Proof make Blaser specific barrels I understand

looks like they do

Blaser R8 Barrel Blank - Proof Research

Blaser R8 barrel (carbon fiber & steel barrel) are available in a variety of calibers, lengths and twists.

proofresearch.com

still need the stub made etc, and that sendero light CF profile will mean some serious stock modifications, possibly affecting the integrity

 

[remmy243]

looks like they do

Blaser R8 Barrel Blank - Proof Research

Blaser R8 barrel (carbon fiber & steel barrel) are available in a variety of calibers, lengths and twists.

proofresearch.com

still need the stub made etc, and that sendero light CF profile will mean some serious stock modifications, possibly affecting the integrity

I would have my old barrel stub that could get used
You would think they would make the contour to suit a blaser stock with out to much hassle ..

 

[remmy243]

looks like they do

Blaser R8 Barrel Blank - Proof Research

Blaser R8 barrel (carbon fiber & steel barrel) are available in a variety of calibers, lengths and twists.

proofresearch.com

still need the stub made etc, and that sendero light CF profile will mean some serious stock modifications, possibly affecting the integrity

I would have my old barrel stub that could get used

M Rainback and M Norris do Blaser rebarrels, im sure Mr Norris will use International Barrels, maybe others. Not sure why a Proof would suffer the problem you mention? Do you mean Carbon? Ive fitted a few proof and have one on my own rifle, all have been very accurate.

Yes sorry proof research carbon

 

[Mr B]

M Rainback and M Norris do Blaser rebarrels, im sure Mr Norris will use International Barrels, maybe others. Not sure why a Proof would suffer the problem you mention? Do you mean Carbon? Ive fitted a few proof and have one on my own rifle, all have been very accurate.

Any issues with first shot placement on a cold barrel? I’ve heard stories of issues which put me off a carbon wrapped barrel.

 

[BE Precision]

Any issues with first shot placement on a cold barrel? I’ve heard stories of issues which put me off a carbon wrapped barrel.

My own carbon proof on a Borden is very accurate and consistent, no issues other than anxiety when machining a near £1000 barrel and no second chances if you make a mistake on the muzzle thread,
With a steel barrel you can chop
15mm off and start again..

 

[BE Precision]

I would have my old barrel stub that could get used
You would think they would make the contour to suit a blaser stock with out to much hassle ..

The steel contour is semi weight, makes an accurate but heavy rifle, and the stock can take it, had a couple myself years ago, the carbon one is quite a bit larger