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Proof Research PR15 Carbon Fiber 223 Wylde Rifle Barrels
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This barrel is deceptively light. I appreciate the dimple to properly align the gas block - don’t overlook this - It makes it very simple. I have these proof barrels on a 16” 308 AR10, 18” 556, and have a 14.5” on back order. These are also the most beautiful barrels I’ve seen to date. Rule #1: Always look cool. Check that box.
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Proof Research Carbon Fiber 223 Wylde chamber 16" Barrel

by Mike, Verified Owner from NM, United States Written on September 18, 2024
The fit and finish of this barrel is as perfect as any I have ever seen. Assembled and ready to go to the range to see if it performs as well as it looks!
Pros:
  • Quality
Cons:
  • Price point is at the top but that is what quality costs.
Best Used for:
  • Long range varmit
Would recommend: Yes
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Proof Research carbon fiber barrel

by William, Verified Owner from WV, United States Written on January 17, 2024
Can't say much about the performance yet, as the build is still in progress (waiting for other parts), but the fit and finish of this barrel is top shelf! I've only ever dealt with carbon fiber on performance car parts, and while they end up looking pretty good, this is on a whole other level! There was no splintering or roughness of the fiber anywhere, and the seams between the edges of the fiber and the stainless steel (the barrel is carbon-wrapped stainless) were non-existent. If you're thinking about dropping aome serious coin on a carbon fiber barrel, THIS is the one to get
Would recommend: Yes
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Proof research barrel

by Mike, from CA, United States Written on December 17, 2023
The barrel is beautiful and workmanship is top notch!! Can’t beat the accuracy guarantee too. Looking forward to buying another one!!
Pros:
  • accuracy
  • Style
Cons:
  • cost
Best Used for:
  • Recreation
Would recommend: Yes
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It’s a beauty and crown jewel of barrel

by Swanginc, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on August 15, 2023
Very good quality of the barrel and beautiful to look at too bad the hand guard cover too much to really appreciate it after installation. But the most important thing is the precision is no doubt very good, it might be one of the best so far as I tested
Pros:
  • good all round
Cons:
  • Too pricey, you get what you pay for.
Best Used for:
  • For those appreciate good quality and high end with precision
Would recommend: Yes
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Based Tackdriver

by Ginganinja, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on September 7, 2022
Its incredibly accurate. The most accurate ar I own, 1-1.5 moa with 55gr FMJ, sub moa with 77gr OTM. About half a pound lighter than my previous gov. profile barrel. I haven't run it through a intense fire schedule to test the cooling of the carbon fiber. But everything else proves true on this barrel so I'm sure the carbon helps cool it. Absolutely no regrets. This will be my go to barrel for any accurate builds in the future
Would recommend: Yes
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223 wylde 16

by Chris, Verified Owner from NJ, United States Written on April 22, 2022
What can I say this barrel is expensive but it’s so worth it extremely well-made and very light I do have another one and 14.5 inches it really shuts off the way if you’re making a light weight AR I hope to purchase more in the future for a 308. I will always come back to optics planet they have great service rewards and fast shipping
Would recommend: Yes
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Pretty Barrel

by MTBNC, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on March 16, 2022
I haven't gotten out to the range to break in this barrel; however, if it shoots as good as it looks and fits it will be a tack driver. I paired it with a wilsons combat upper and lower set. The fit was very nice. Seems like a good purchase.
Would recommend: Yes
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