Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
So, I've got a Silencerco Omega 36M waiting in jail for a few more months.
In the meantime, one of my goals in buying the 36M was to suppress my T3x Superlite.
I was kind of hoping the stock barrel would be threadable... but alas, even a couple inches back at the start of the flutes the diameter is only 0.645" I considered different threads and an adapter, and other such solutions but by the time I do all that I'd probably be at 50% or more of a carbon barrel, so...
...this seems like a good excuse to put a carbon barrel on the gun. In all liklihood, it will actually be slightly heavier than stock, but only by a few ounces.
In any case, I am here for recommendations from the infinitely wise TFL hoardes.
Thus far, I have been considering Carbon6 and Proof Research.
Carbon6 has a distinct affordability factor, and yet I also know that they are essentially a subsidiary of McGowen. I already own 2 McGowen barrels and, honestly, they both shoot great. However, both times I have ordered from McGowen it has been very troubling process which took much longer than they said, with little or no communication, a few lies, a returned barrel and all kinds of fun.
Proof is... well, Proof. Expensive, well renowned in general but also with no shortage of detractors. Some even claiming that gunsmiths won't "guarantee accuracy" if you use a Proof barrel.
I also realize I may need a different stock... but that's a discussion for another thread.
What say the denizens of TFL? Other brands, or fun options?
Technical details...
Tikka T3x Superlite chassis
New barrel will be 22" (or in that neighborhood) chambered in 7mm-08, 5/8x24 muzzle threads
In the meantime, one of my goals in buying the 36M was to suppress my T3x Superlite.
I was kind of hoping the stock barrel would be threadable... but alas, even a couple inches back at the start of the flutes the diameter is only 0.645" I considered different threads and an adapter, and other such solutions but by the time I do all that I'd probably be at 50% or more of a carbon barrel, so...
...this seems like a good excuse to put a carbon barrel on the gun. In all liklihood, it will actually be slightly heavier than stock, but only by a few ounces.
In any case, I am here for recommendations from the infinitely wise TFL hoardes.
Thus far, I have been considering Carbon6 and Proof Research.
Carbon6 has a distinct affordability factor, and yet I also know that they are essentially a subsidiary of McGowen. I already own 2 McGowen barrels and, honestly, they both shoot great. However, both times I have ordered from McGowen it has been very troubling process which took much longer than they said, with little or no communication, a few lies, a returned barrel and all kinds of fun.
Proof is... well, Proof. Expensive, well renowned in general but also with no shortage of detractors. Some even claiming that gunsmiths won't "guarantee accuracy" if you use a Proof barrel.
I also realize I may need a different stock... but that's a discussion for another thread.
What say the denizens of TFL? Other brands, or fun options?
Technical details...
Tikka T3x Superlite chassis
New barrel will be 22" (or in that neighborhood) chambered in 7mm-08, 5/8x24 muzzle threads