Vortakt Barrel Performance Series
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Barrel Manufacturing Resources
Barrel Blanks 101
What is a Rifle Barrel Blank? Barrel blanks are cylindrical components of rifled firearms that will ultimately be machined to become a finished rifle barrel.
Rifling Types 101
Button, Single Point Cut, Broach, and Cold Hammer Forged: Which rifling type is the right fit for you?
Caliber List
Explore common caliber and twist options offered by Vortakt. Additional options are available by request.
Vortakt Introduces Lean 5S Program with New Production Manager Hire
Marc Grischeau: Driving the Firearm Industry Forward Through Smart Manufacturing Why are we most excited about Marc’s arrival? He’s a critical ingredient in the recipe to
It’s Not Black Magic: It’s Gravity Ballistics!
Training with Vortakt 400 Series Pre-Fit Barrels The folks over at Sniper’s Hide are on to something interesting. In a world where digital ballistic calculators
What’s a Lollipop? Manufacturing Semi-Finished Pistol Barrels
Pistol Barrel Materials Vortakt typically starts pistol barrel production with 416R stainless steel bar stock for most match-grade barrels, or 4150 CrMoV steel for more