Anyone make a somewhat lightweight straight taper 13.5" or 13.7" barrel?

[El Vaquero]

You against sourcing a 16” barrel with the profile of your choosing and having it cut down? That way would also let you dial in whatever size gas port you want.

[cgr1971]

I've considered that, two of my close friends are machinists. One went through gunsmithing school, and the other one now has a lathe and is in benchrest shooting. He has been chambering and building his own bolt guns for a while now, he could cut one down for me. The easiest way is to buy one already done so I prefer to go that route.

[1168]

Is yours a 13.5" Alpha profile? If so, can you weigh it?

I did see the Armalite barrel.

24.5oz for 13.5”/Alpha/Mid

For reference, the BRT CHF 14.5” is 24.7oz, and it handles very well. One of the nicest profiles I’ve messed with.

[cgr1971]

Thank you for weighing it. The BRT 13.9" is very enticing and at the top of my current list.

[jwfuhrman]

I've switched from BCM barrels to Ballistic Advantage. The 14.5in, 13.9 and 10.3 Hanson profile .750 gas block barrels I have are excellent quality and accuracy. the 14.5 I have is their "Premier" Stainless Steel series I wanted for a RECCE style build. I have the 13.9 topped with a 1-6 CREDO for now and the 10.3 is topped with a Romeo 5. All of them have run excellent in the training courses and group training events we've used them in.