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Single Point Cut Rifled Barrel Blanks - 6mm 1-13.5'''' Twist 29'''' Light Varmint Barrel Blank
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SKU: 749008377
Overview
This 6mm barrel blank is intended for shooters building a custom rifle around a 29-inch light varmint profile and a 1-13.5" twist rate. It is a Bartlein product made with single point cut rifling, with pre-lapping and honing before rifling and finish lapping afterward. The listed 243/6mm land and groove diameter is .237/.243, and it may require a live pilot with the appropriate sized pilot, as a solid pilot may not fit. Best suited to a serious custom build where barrel selection and chambering details are being matched carefully.
Why Hunters Choose the Bartlein Barrels
Single-point Cut
No button rifling or broach
Prelapped Honed
Before rifling, then finish lapped
Bartlein States
Its machines hold uniform twist
6mm Barrel
1-13.5" twist and 29" light
May Accept
Appropriately sized pilot for fitting
Key Features
- Bartlein single point cut rifled barrel blank for 6mm applications
- 1-13.5" twist rate
- 29" light varmint barrel blank
- 243/6mm land and groove diameter: .237/.243
- May require a live pilot with appropriately sized pilot; solid pilot may not fit
- Prelapped and honed before rifling, then finish lapped after rifling
Best Used For
- For shooters building a 6mm rifle with a 1-13.5" twist barrel blank
- For benchrest-oriented users seeking a cut-rifled barrel blank from Bartlein
- For gunsmiths working on custom barrel projects that may require a live pilot
- For hunters and precision shooters wanting a light varmint-profile barrel blank
Specifications
| 22 Cal Landgroove Diameter | 0.218/0.224 |
|---|---|
| 6 5mm Landgroove Diameter | 0.256/0.264 |
| Barrel Type | Light Varmint Barrel Blank |
| Broach Cutting | No |
| Button Rifling | No |
| Caliber | 6mm |
| Finish Lapped After Rifling | Yes |
| Landgroove Diameter | 0.237/0.243 |
| Length | 29'' |
| Pilot Requirement | May require live pilot with appropriate sized pilot |
| Prelappedhoned Before Rifling | Yes |
| Rifling Type | Single point cut rifling |
| Solid Pilot Fit | Solid pilot may not fit |
| Twist Rate | 1-13.5'' |
Pros
- Single-point cut rifling only, with no button rifling or broach cutting.
- Prelapped and honed before rifling, then finish lapped after rifling.
- Bartlein states its machines hold uniform twist rates to the 4th decimal point.
- 6mm barrel blank with 1-13.5" twist and 29" light varmint profile.
- May accept a live pilot with appropriately sized pilot for fitting.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- May require a live pilot with the correct pilot size; a solid pilot may not fit, so compatibility needs to be checked before ordering.
- This is a barrel blank, so it is intended for a separate gunsmithing or fitting process rather than a ready-to-install component.
- The product is offered in a specific 6mm configuration with a 1-13.5" twist and 29" light varmint profile, so it is not a flexible all-purpose option.
- The provided specifications focus on land/groove diameters and rifling method, but do not include other fitment details that may matter for a build.
Suggested Comparisons
- Barrel blanks
- Rifle barrels
- Custom rifle components
- Precision shooting accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Barrel cleaning rod
- Bore guide
- Cleaning patches
- Live pilot
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber is this barrel blank intended for?
The title identifies it as a 6mm barrel blank, and the specs list 243/6mm land/groove diameter as .237/.243.
What twist rate is listed for this barrel blank?
The product title lists a 1-13.5" twist.
What barrel profile is this?
The title describes it as a 29" Light Varmint Barrel Blank.
What rifling method does Bartlein use on this barrel blank?
The description says Bartlein uses single point cut style rifling, not button rifling or broach cutting.
Are there any fitment notes I should know before ordering?
Yes. The specs note that it may require a live pilot with an appropriately sized pilot, and that a solid pilot may not fit.