Great video! Awesome presentation! It must have taken a ton of work to put this information together! It's hard to find info on Preferred, but what I have seen so far is good, and they have been very quick to respond to my questions.
@The4GunGuy Жыл бұрын
Hi LF! I had zero issues on both my 6.5 Creedmoor and my 6 BRA barrels from them and would not hesitate recommending them. In BOTH barrels, they used a Pacific Tool and Gauge (Pacific Tool) which are reported to be some of the best reamers out there. Just make sure if you use them that you request the spec sheet so you can use it for reloading, sizing, etc... Hey thanks again for watching my friend!
@johnoltrogge63332 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me continue to learn.
@The4GunGuy2 жыл бұрын
Hi John! Thank YOU for watching my friend!
@geoffreypenuel27462 жыл бұрын
Nice set up, great video. Lots of good info. I appreciate it
@The4GunGuy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Geoffrey!!
@kyley8083 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thanks
@The4GunGuy3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyley! Thanks for the kind words my friend! It's a little long, but there is a lot to consider when you just "change a barrel" out and I don't see anyone actually telling us about it. Thanks for watching and Shoot Straight!
@kyley8083 жыл бұрын
No worries I love long videos pls keep um coming thanks
@lonecrapshooter61978 ай бұрын
I wipe my rod each pass and recommend it.
@The4GunGuy8 ай бұрын
Good point! Thanks for watching my friend!
@bryanmarks40703 жыл бұрын
I listened to a podcast from Hornady and they found that the 140 likes to jump 75 thousand. That why they have factory rifles with 199 Freebore. I tried 75 thousand and bam one hole. What chamber dimensions did you get saami spec? Freebore? Neck? I’m about to order a new barrel for my 6.5cm. Try 41.5 jumping 75. I bet it shoots.
@The4GunGuy3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bryan! I got the SAAMI spec barrel and am loving it so far...did an initial lands erosion reading and it's right below .003 per 100 rounds. The machining on this barrel is great and it was a LOT cheaper to just do it myself. I did see that the .055 jump had a good group, so I may even load some additional tests with .065 and .075 off the lands. Thanks for the comment my friend and Shoot Straight!
@bryanmarks40703 жыл бұрын
@@The4GunGuy do you know what barrel blank they use. I meet a gun smith that quoted me a shouldered barrel for my Howa. He uses Excalibur barrels. Have you had any experience with them?
@The4GunGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@bryanmarks4070 My understanding is that they actually make their own blanks, so these barrels are THEIR barrels. I may call them later and will try to update my response.
@richardmullowney744010 ай бұрын
How long did the barrel last ? and were you happy with the preferred barrel prefit ? Thanks
@The4GunGuy10 ай бұрын
Hi Richard! Barrel never did get shot out, I just had a friend build me a straight taper for weight. I was very happy with the PBB barrel and would recommend it for sure. Thanks for watching my friend!
@Jeff_Seely Жыл бұрын
This is all really great information! I plan on using the 140 grain ELDM as well. And I just bought a magneto speed but have not used it yet. Have you noticed any change in point of impact or barrel harmonics issues when working up your load? Thanks 4gg!
@The4GunGuy Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff! Take a look at this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btyKZ5yLrdq8oJs.html I still use my homemade setup today and it works great without having to attach to the barrel. Thanks for watching as usual my friend!
@Jeff_Seely Жыл бұрын
Oh man, you are a wealth of information. I am so thankful for your help. What a really great idea! Your channel has become a primary source and I'm glad to be a guest of it. And thank you for all of your willingness to help. I hope I can return the favor someday. I think you're a fellow Texan and so maybe I'll see you out and around! Blessings my friend!
@ForceRecon1123 ай бұрын
Hey 4GG! How would you compare a PBB prefit to something in the same price range like criterion?
@The4GunGuy3 ай бұрын
Hi Force! I don't have any experience with Criterion so would be hesitant to guess. All I can say is that both my PBB barrels shot very well until I moved to my own gunsmith who does great work, but only for a few people. If you're local to Houston, he could probably help you.
@eamieva029 ай бұрын
Have you tried preferred barrel blanks carbon fiber barrels? Looking for a review
@The4GunGuy9 ай бұрын
Hi Ed! I have shied away from carbon fiber for a couple of reasons. First, they are too light for PRS style shooting where you want a heavy rifle. Second is barrel heating and cooling...which I don't think would be manged well again, from a PRS perspective where we are sending 12 rounds in 2 minutes. But it's really the weight that I focus on. Thanks for watching my friend!
@DEA99Newyork2 жыл бұрын
I bought your product, a carbon barrel. Is Barrel Breakin the same procedure for this video?
@The4GunGuy2 жыл бұрын
Hi DEA99! Thanks a great question. I would assume that it would be the same break-in procedure since we're 'seasoning' the internal rifling of the barrel. You might check with PPB to make sure though. Thanks for watching!
@Jeff_Seely2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the outstanding information! I really learned a lot. I'm considering a preferred barrel. May I ask what contour you chose, free bore, and crown diameter? Thank you.
@The4GunGuy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff! I'm changing calibers and again went with the PBB barrel. I should get it in this week. I'm changing from 6.5 Creedmoor to 6mm BRA for a number of reasons. In this video, I went with the M24/40 contour, 'regular' freebore and a threaded end. Thanks for watching my friend!
@Jeff_Seely2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response! And I wish you luck with the new 6BRA setup. A buddy has one and that rifle is a tack driver! One of the most accurate rifle I've ever had the pleasure of shooting. You'll be happy...👍
@512texican3 жыл бұрын
What contour, freebore, and length is the barrel? Love the bead blast finish!👍🏻
@The4GunGuy3 жыл бұрын
Hey SmallTown! I've pasted the informtion below...Make sure you get the RIGHT BARREL FOR YOUR ACTION. I decided against fluting since there are too many conflicting pros/cons. Absolutely love the barrel and the fact that I could do it all myself saved some cash! Hope this helps and thanks for watching my friend! Impact Precision 737R Action: Finish: Stainless Steel Bead Blasted Matte Enter Length: 26 Caliber: 6.5mm (.264) 6.5mm Chamber: 6.5mm Creedmoor Twist Rate (6.5MM): 5R Twist 1-8 Contour: M24/40 Optional Flutes/Special Designs: None Threading: 5/8"x24 ($65.00)
@512texican3 жыл бұрын
@@The4GunGuy awesome, thank you for the reply. I’m looking into getting one of their profits for my bergara hmr. As in your case, I’m around 2500!rounds on my factory barrel and suspect the throat is just about done. Thinking of going with the heavy Palma countour since it closely matches my current countour.
@Jgoebeler Жыл бұрын
What contour is this barrel sir?
@tonypipTexas Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy! It's an M40/24 contour. I've since gone to a straight taper 1.25" the entire length and loving it. No tuner, just a Area 419 Hellfire Match brake. Thanks for watching my friend!
@andy3474952 жыл бұрын
The barrel is gonna change, but doing a "break in" doesnt effect that and accomplishes nothing really. I say why not use the first 200 rounds to find something close to what the rifle likes.
@dancarpenter65072 жыл бұрын
Have you been happy with your barrel just ordered one
@The4GunGuy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan! Very happy with them. I'm changing to a 6BRA and ordered the new one from them.
@dancarpenter65072 жыл бұрын
@@The4GunGuy been looking at that caliber too
@dancarpenter65072 жыл бұрын
It’s just money got to get my zero scope first hopefully by Black Friday
@dancarpenter65072 жыл бұрын
Recovering from Covid and pneumonia injoy watching you vedeos
@The4GunGuy2 жыл бұрын
@@dancarpenter6507 Oh man, hope you're getting stronger my friend!
@laruejon3 жыл бұрын
Where to get chamber protector?
@The4GunGuy3 жыл бұрын
Hi David...www.plugrusa.com/ makes them and for a very reasonable cost.