Videos tagged with Carbon Fiber Barrels

This episode delves into the engineering and manufacturing innovations at Altera Arms, focusing on their pursuit of extreme accuracy and reliability in hunting rifles. Key discussions include the development of a unique receiver action with adjustable tolerances for cycling and lock-up, a mortise and tenon barrel attachment system to eliminate barrel flex, and advanced manufacturing techniques for carbon fiber barrels. The conversation highlights the company's commitment to vertical integration and in-house quality control to achieve sub-MOA performance.

This video reviews ten new 2025 bolt-action rifles, highlighting advancements in modularity, lightweight materials like carbon fiber and titanium, and enhanced performance features. The rifles discussed cater to competitive shooters and long-range hunters, emphasizing precision, repeatability, and ruggedness in demanding environments.

This episode features Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms discussing backcountry rifle builds with host KJ. Key topics include lightening rifle loads without sacrificing performance, the importance of dependability and accuracy in the field, and considerations for rifle components like barrel contour, scope mounts, and overall weight. The discussion emphasizes tailoring rifle builds to specific hunting applications and the evolving landscape of competitive shooting influencing hunting rifle design.

This video introduces Avient's innovative composite heat release technology for firearm barrels, presented at NRAAM 2025. Avient, a material solutions provider, has developed a multi-layered barrel construction featuring a ceramic interstitial layer designed to rapidly draw heat from the bore and dissipate it into the atmosphere. This technology aims to improve accuracy by mitigating heat-related group size expansion and offers potential weight reduction. Avient partners with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to integrate this technology into their firearm products.

This video features Joe Towers from Helix 6 Precision discussing their innovative carbon fiber rifle barrels. The discussion highlights the proprietary carbon fiber application process, the 70% carbon/30% resin ratio for superior heat dissipation and rigidity, and the significant weight reduction compared to traditional steel barrels. The conversation also touches on the impact of barrel harmonics, the ability to cut barrels to custom lengths, and the impressive accuracy achieved with Helix 6 barrels across various calibers and platforms, from bolt-action rifles to AR-style firearms.

This video reviews several lightweight bolt-action rifles designed for mountain hunting in 2025. It highlights models from Savage Arms, Bergara, Wilson Combat, Gunwerks, Sig Sauer, Sako, Steyr, Browning, and Best of the West, detailing their features, weight savings, materials like carbon fiber, and specific calibers. The focus is on portability and performance for backcountry use.

Aero Precision showcased their new SOLUS Long Action rifle at SHOT Show 2024, designed for magnum cartridges like 300 Win Mag and 7mm Rem Mag. This lightweight version features optional full or interrupted top rails and utilizes carbon fiber barrels developed in collaboration with Ballistic Advantage and BSF. The action shares compatibility with Remington 700 long action footprints and offers interchangeable bolt heads.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of standout firearms and gear from SHOT Show 2023, featuring insights from Michael Chiarappa, a credentialed media member with deep industry knowledge. Key highlights include the Savage 1911's surprising performance, the Springfield Prodigy's reliability, Bergara's affordable carbon fiber rifles, the feature-rich Oracle Arms 2311, and PSA's extensive and value-oriented offerings like the Jackl and Sabre. The review also touches on Shadow Systems' customer-focused approach and HRT Tactical's gear.

This episode of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit discusses significant technological advancements in firearms over the last two decades. Key innovations highlighted include the development of modular trigger packs, the rise of 3D printing for firearm customization, advancements in metallurgy allowing for higher chamber pressures, and the widespread adoption of red dot sights. The discussion also touches on aesthetic improvements in firearm design, the impact of social media on innovation, and specialized components like carbon fiber barrels and ergonomic stocks.

The Yildiz SPZ 20 gauge shotgun is reviewed as a budget-friendly option at £550, featuring a 28-inch multi-choke ejector barrel. While acknowledging its alloy action and basic finish, the review highlights its value proposition, particularly the 5-year warranty, removable steel action components for durability, and a slightly more cast stock than typical budget Turkish guns. It's presented as a capable entry-level firearm for clay or game shooting.

This video showcases new firearm products from August 10, 2017, featuring CZ 455 replacement barrels with threaded options, BSF AR-15 carbon fiber tension sleeve barrels, metric-threaded Glock OEM barrels, the Heckler & Koch VP9SK subcompact pistol, and replacement barrels for HK USP and MP5K from Rim Country Manufacturing. The presenter highlights key features like threading for suppressors and innovative barrel construction.