Proof Research 101018 Bolt Action Barrel Blank 308 Win 26″ Black Carbon Fiber Finish 416R Stainless Steel Material Blank with Sendero Contour for Rifles

Proof Research’s barrels exemplifies relentless pursuit of excellence. Whatever your preference is you can expect the finest rifle barrel in the industry.The Carbon Fiber barrel features a full-profile match-grade 416R stainless steel barrel blanks that are made in Proof’s firearms division. The blanks are then turned down to a significantly reduced profile greatly reducing weight. This reduced contour barrel is then wrapped with high-strength aerospace-grade carbon fiber impregnated with a proprietary matrix resin developed by an advanced composites division PROOF Research ACD. The carbon fibers have a unique ability to diffuse heat and also moves heat very effectively through the wall of the barrel greatly increasing heat transport. The end result is an aerospace-grade high-fiber content composite barrel that is stronger lighter as accurate as the finest precision steel barrel and durable to perform in the most demanding environments. This 26″ model is compatible with your bolt action .308 Winchester rifle.