Proof Research .264 Cal 20″ Sendero Carbon Fiber Bolt Action Barrel Blank

Description

Proof Research earned its reputation building carbon fiber barrels that hold precision-steel accuracy while cutting serious weight, and this .264 caliber blank is a great starting point for a custom bolt action. It starts life as a full-profile, match-grade 416R stainless steel blank made in Proof's firearms division, then gets turned down to a reduced contour and wrapped in high-strength, aerospace-grade carbon fiber. That wrap isn't just for looks. Carbon fiber pulls heat out through the barrel wall and along its length, so the barrel cools faster and holds its group over longer strings of fire.

What the Sendero Contour Brings to a .264 Build

This one is cut to a 20-inch Sendero contour with a 1:8 twist and four grooves, a combination that stabilizes the heavier, high-BC 6.5mm bullets a lot of long-range and hunting loads run today. The shorter 20-inch length keeps things handy and quick to point without giving up much velocity, which makes it a smart pick for a mountain rifle or a do-it-all precision gun. Proof lists this blank at 2 pounds 13 ounces, a big chunk lighter than a comparable steel Sendero, and that difference shows up in reduced swing weight the moment you shoulder the finished rifle.

Getting the .264 Sendero Barrel Blank Chambered

Keep in mind this ships as a blank, not a finished barrel. It comes with a 2.5-inch breech length and a 1.20-inch shank diameter, and your gunsmith handles the threading and chambering to match your action and cartridge of choice, whether that's 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 260 Rem, or another .264 round. The rifling is single-point cut, lead lapped, and inspected at multiple stations along the way, so the bore quality is there before you ever pick a chamber. If you're building something light and accurate from the action up, this is the kind of barrel that lets you do it right.