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

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 […]
Vortakt Barrel Works Invests $1.5 Million Toward Manufacturing Facility Improvement Plan

“We’re expanding our in-house production capabilities by automating processes that were formerly manually executed. This helps us expand our product offering, allows for more repeatable processes, and improves consistency in our finished barrels.” Chad Weister Managing Director of Vortakt Barrel Works
Heavy Metal – Manufacturing .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 […]
Vortaktโs Sยณ Technology Solution for Clocking Machined Features on Barrels

AR-15 and AR-10: Gas Port/Rifling Alignment Barrel Extension Timing Muzzle Device Indexing Headspacing AK-47 ย 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

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.
Now Offering OEM Barrels for the AK Rifle Platform

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.
Custom Rifling Configurations for OEM Barrels

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.
The Vortakt 5-in-1 Difference: Supplying Barrels Across the Firearm Industry