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RUMLUVER
10-17-2005, 08:53 PM
I'm looking to gather as much info as possible on carbon fiber barrels before I have a custom 6.5mm WSM built for me next spring. I want it to be a ultralight rifle and am looking to use a model 700 action and McMillan stock but still barrel shoping. Any feed back would be great. Thanks
Evan03
10-26-2005, 01:18 AM
been looking for this site since you posted the question

http://www.christensenarms.com/
RUMLUVER
10-26-2005, 09:04 AM
Seen thier site and have spoken with thier reps but was looking for real people's info and experience with the product. A sellers piont of view can sometimes be biast. Thanks for taking the time to find the site thow.
Evan03
10-26-2005, 06:16 PM
remington and winchester used to offer a carbon barreld rifle. it may have been a christensen arms barrel. maybe you can get a hold of someone that has one.
RUMLUVER
10-26-2005, 08:40 PM
Evan-03

Thanks for the tip hopefully someone here reads this and has one or previously owned one!
Evan03
10-26-2005, 09:00 PM
ive never known anyone that owns one. these rifles were out of theyre so called custom shops and cost over 3 grand.

but ive seen the christensen arms guys smakn stuff left and right at long range with them. but thats on the hunting channel. ;)
RUMLUVER
10-26-2005, 10:11 PM
I've seen them to but it still would be nice to talk to someone that doesn't work there about owning them and how long they last and how accurate they are. Ya know
Evan03
10-26-2005, 11:21 PM
why not save alot of money and have fluted barrel made your choice of barrel maker
RUMLUVER
10-27-2005, 09:09 PM
I'm having that done as we speak. I was just always curious about the carbon fiber I guess. I've seen used in all other sorts of applications and have heard good and bad about. I just have never come in contact with someone who has had hands on experience with carbon fiber barrels thats all.
Evan03
10-27-2005, 10:15 PM
the 10/22 croud loves carbon barrels made by volquartsen. they also do barrels for bolt action rimfire rugers. i kinda like them myself.
Rocky Raab
10-27-2005, 11:11 PM
I moved this thread here - maybe it'll find a new audience with some knowledge.

I've seen barrels by Christensen, but only in their booth at SHOT Show. Never at the range or afield.
RUMLUVER
10-28-2005, 08:59 AM
Thats good to know I'm sure the basics are the same for those barrels wether its for rimfire or centerfire. It seems carbon fiber is becoming more popular I've seen advertisements for all carbon fiber stocks already.