Helix 6 Precision Introduces New Carbon Fiber Wrapped Barrel Blanks

When it comes to rifle barrels, they are most definitely not all created equal. Helix 6 Precision believes they make the best rifle barrels around, and they offer a good selection of options in their carbon fiber rifle barrels, with blank barrels in six calibers and pre-chambered barrels for both Savage and Ruger Precision rifles. They will also build pure custom one-off barrels to match the wants and needs of any shooter or rifle builder.

The bores of Helix 6 barrels are 416R stainless steel, button rifled, and hand lapped. Surrounding this is carbon fiber applied using a proprietary process which helps dampen barrel harmonics while reducing weight and increasing heat dissipation. I like the “hand lapped” feature which should significantly reduce fouling; thus, help with barrel break-in. Here’s what they say in a recent press release:

“At Helix 6 Precision, we build the world’s finest carbon fiber rifle barrels using only premium materials. Creating a match grade barrel involves much more than just wrapping carbon fiber around a steel core. Our proprietary carbon fiber layup design dampens barrel harmonics for outstanding accuracy. We’re always pushing the limits of innovation, quality, and design. As a result, Helix 6 Precision barrels are lighter, stronger, and faster cooling than anything else available on the market. Our barrels are proudly 100% made in the USA.

In the heart of every Helix 6 Precision barrel is a match-grade 416R stainless steel core-an advanced, corrosion resistant steel alloy-ideal for making precision rifle barrels. Each barrel is hand lapped, improving accuracy while minimizing fouling. We build barrels with extremely tight tolerances, and each one must pass a rigorous inspection before leaving our facilities.

Choose from one of the many popular long-range calibers from .224 to .338. Self-installation is easy using a pre-fit Savage or Ruger Precision Rifle barrel while carbon fiber barrel blanks are ready to chamber and fit by your gunsmith professional for any rifle system. If you need a one-off custom barrel in any caliber, twist, or contour, Helix 6 Precision makes them, too. If you can dream it, Helix 6 can build it.“

Helix 6 Carbon Fiber Barrel Blanks

• .224, length 26″ – 1:8 twist, 3lbs 7oz
• .243, length 26″ – 1:8 twist, 3lbs 5oz
• .264, length 26″ – 1:8 twist, 3lbs 4oz
• .284, length 26″ – 1:8 twist, 3lbs 3oz
• .308, length 26″ – 1:10 twist, 3lbs 2oz
• .338, length 28″ – 1:9.5 twist, 3lbs 13oz

Helix 6 Ruger Precision Rifle Pre-Fit (Threaded 5/8″ x 24 TPI) Barrels

• 6mm Creedmoor length 24″ – 1:8 twist, 2lbs 12oz
• 6.5 Creedmoor length 24″ – 1:8 twist, 2lb 11oz
• 308 Win length 24″ – 1:10 twist, 2lbs 9oz

Helix 6 Savage Rifle Pre-Fit (Threaded 5/8″ x 24 TPI) Barrels

• 6.5 Creedmoor length 24″ – 1:8 twist, 2lbs 13oz
• 7mm Rem Mag length 26″ 1:8 twist, 2lbs 15oz
• 308 Win length 24″ 1:10 twist 2lbs, 11oz
• 300 Win Mag length 26″ 1:10 twist, 2lbs 14oz

Helix 6 Custom Options

• One-off custom barrels with any caliber, twist, or contour

Blank barrels are priced at $1,249, while pre-chambered barrels for Ruger or Savage are listed at $1,449. To learn more, visit the Helix 6 Precision website to check them out.

Russ Chastain

Editor & Contributing Writer Russ Chastain is a lifelong hunter and shooter who has spent his life learning about hunting, shooting, guns, ammunition, gunsmithing, reloading, and bullet casting. He started toting his own gun in the woods at age nine and he's pursued deer with rifles since 1982, so his hunting knowledge has been growing for more than three and a half decades. His desire and ability to share this knowledge with others has also grown, and Russ has been professionally writing and editing original hunting & shooting content since 1998. Russ Chastain has a passion for sharing accurate, honest, interesting hunting & shooting knowledge and stories with people of all skill levels.