What’s a Lollipop? Manufacturing Semi-Finished Pistol Barrels

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 price conscious “duty grade” barrel designs. 416R stainless steel can be left in the white, while 4150 CrMoV steel is typically nitrided later in the production process. Two major categories […]

The Vortakt Barrel Works Experience: New Review from Precision Rifle Components

What is it like working with Vortakt? check out this recent case study! Vortakt is more than just an OEM barrel supplier, we’re a business partner for the entire firearm industry. Precision Rifle Components experienced one of these B2B relationships firsthand in a recent collaborative project with a new Vortakt client. In their latest case […]

When Does it Make Sense to Outsource Finishing Operations in Barrel Production?

Outsourced finishing operations: Barrel Blanks vs. Semi-Finished Barrels

Barrel Blanks vs. Semi-Finished Barrels vs. Finished Barrels Every rifle and pistol manufacturer in the firearm industry has a different approach to their OEM relationships. In-house machining capabilities, skilled labor availability, time-to-market needs, inventory management practices, and contract requirements may dictate which finishing operations are carried out in-house versus those that are serviced by an […]

Explaining Mil-Spec Barrel Manufacturing

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Vortakt Barrel Works Announces Release of Six New Barrel Product Categories

“Vortakt has spent years supporting rifle and pistol manufacturers by producing not only barrel blanks, but semi-finished and finished barrels for a wide variety of firearm platforms. Historically we have promoted our product diversity through our Barrel Performance Series, but this new product category structure demonstrates our market expertise in supporting some of the most […]

Heavy Metal – Manufacturing .50 BMG Barrels

Heavy Metal - Manufacturing Department of Defense or NATO Contract .50 BMG Barrels

Cell 3 UNISIG UNE20-2-1000-CR Gundrilling Machine 25mm 1-spindle capacity UNISIG UNR20-2-1000-CR-GD Reaming/Gundrilling Machine 25mm 1-spindle capacity Request a Quote OEM Promise Vortakt Barrel Works provides OEM rifle and pistol barrel manufacturing services to top brands across the firearm industry. By effectively harnessing automation technology and adhering to engineering best practices, our team provides innovative partnership […]

Vortakt’s S³ Technology Solution for Clocking Machined Features on Barrels

Close up on a Rimefire barrel

AR-15 and AR-10: Gas Port/Rifling Alignment Barrel Extension Timing Muzzle Device Indexing Headspacing AK-47   Gas Port Indexing Gas Porting/Rifling Alignment Muzzle Threads Breech Face Indexing Front Sight Alignment Lower Handguard Retainer Slot M1 Garand/M14 Lightening Cuts Handguard Clip Slots Lower Band/Op Rod Guide Spring Pin Slots Gas Porting/Rifling Alignment Muzzle and Breech Threading Flash […]

Crown is King – How Carbon Buildup Can Negatively Affect Barrel Accuracy

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OEM Promise Vortakt Barrel Works provides OEM rifle and pistol barrel manufacturing services to top brands across the firearm industry. By effectively harnessing automation technology and adhering to engineering best practices, our team provides innovative partnership solutions based on your unique needs.

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