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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.
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
Manufacturing Pre-Fit Barrels: Features and Benefits of Shouldered and Barrel Nut Pre-Fit Designs
What are Barrel Nut Pre-Fit Barrels? Savage first popularized the pre-fit barrel in 1958 with the introduction of the Model 110 rifle design. The Savage
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