PROOF RESEARCH - Industry Leading Bolt-Action Barrels
DESIGNED FOR THE ENTHUSIAST
By designing a bolt action barrel blank, we have opened up countless options for chambering in your favorite caliber and having the ability to fit a large variety of actions. Our bolt-action barrels are available in a variety of calibers, lengths, contours and twist rates. Your bolt-action barrel will arrive ready for thread and chamber by your gunsmith.
HIGH QUALITY DESIGN & MANUFACTURING
When PROOF Research was formed in 2012, our vision was both simple and extraordinary. Our truly innovative founders envisioned a company that would apply advanced science, new technologies, aerospace-grade materials and manufacturing excellence to produce a new class of products that would truly revolutionize the firearms industry. All PROOF Research barrels are rifled using single-point cut rifling, lead lapped and thoroughly inspected at multiple quality control stations throughout the manufacturing process. Our world class manufacturing process reflects our dedication to our customers and ensuring they are receiving nothing but the best.
PERFORMANCE AND EXCELLENCE
Our barrels, both carbon fiber and steel, exemplify our founders' relentless pursuit of excellence. Whatever your preference is, you can expect the finest rifle barrel in the industry.
Available are bolt-action barrel blanks that will arrive ready for thread and chamber by your gunsmith.
STEEL BARRELS FOR BOLT-ACTION
We make our steel barrels in-house with the exact same commitment to quality and repeatability as employ on our carbon fiber barrels. The drilling, rifling, and lapping process is identical to our composite barrels. We start with the same steel as we use in the carbon fiber barrels. It is a double stress-relieved 416R stainless steel, a pre-hardened chromium stainless steel that was specifically designed by engineers in collaboration with rifle barrel makers to provide the consistent, high quality and durability the firearms industry demands.
Excellent machinability for gun drilling and reaming, plus exceptional polishability for uniform lapping.
A homogeneous microstructure which responds to heat treatment providing a uniform hardness along the length of the barrel.
An optimum combination of high tensile strength along with requisite toughness to withstand extreme chamber pressures encountered during firing.
Excellent erosion wear characteristics and corrosion resistance.
WILDCAT DISCLAIMER
PROOF Research's barrel blanks may be finished with a wide variety of custom chambers for standardized or wildcat cartridges per the gunsmith's and end user's preferences. As such, there is no guarantee of performance in terms of accuracy, muzzle velocity or bullet stability.
This is especially true for wildcat cartridges that have no standardized chamber, cartridge design or pressure limits. PROOF Research's barrels have been designed for safe operation with the vast majority of known cartridges and within SAAMI and CIP pressure limits. If you have any questions about the safety or performance potential of your planned rifle build, please contact our Customer Service department.
Product Name | .257 Cal - Proof Stainless Steel Barrel Blank |
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Material/Finish | Stainless Steel |
Barrels By Caliber | .25 Caliber Barrels |
Is it legal to buy guns online?
Yes, it’s completely legal to buy firearms online. It a simple task to make a purchase from an online gun store. First you make your purchase, then contact a local dealer to facilitate a FFL Transfer. A good dealer takes over from there and all you need to do is wait on a phone call for pickup.
What’s an FFL and why is it called a transfer?
FFL stands for Federal Firearms License, and an FFL transfer is simply the process of changing possession of a firearm from an FFL to another FFL or customer. In almost all cases, it is not legal to receive a gun at your home or transfer a gun across state lines without the involvement of a dealer. Having an FFL dealer receive your online purchase is what keeps this process secure, safe, and legal.
When you buy a gun online from an FFL, like our online gun store, federal law requires you to have it shipped to a dealer with a federal firearms license so they can conduct the background check and legally transfer the gun to you. When your chosen FFL dealer notifies you that your purchase from us has arrived, you just show up to your FFL’s licensed location, fill out ATF Form 4473, pass your background check, and take your new baby (or babies) home.
Once you complete Form 4473, they conduct the federal background check through the National Instant Criminal Check System, and you pay the FFL their transfer fee.
At this point your new gun has been properly transferred.
1. Select a local FFL
As you explore online resources to locate a nearby FFL for your firearm transfer, keep in mind that you must confirm they will actually accept your item and perform the transfer, and that their fee is reasonable. You wouldn’t want an FFL to receive your items if they charge super high fees or only conduct gun transfers for items purchased in their store. You can find an FFL dealer near you using our FFL Finder page.
2. Contact FFL and confirm transfer
Before buying a gun online, it’s best to have already contacted and secured an FFL dealer to conduct firearm transfers for you. So when speaking with them for the first time, confirm that they are willing to accept the firearm shipment and that you’re comfortable with the dealer’s fee. Some state and local jurisdictions may impose fees or additional paperwork that you have to complete, discuss this with the FFL dealer if you have any questions about the local transfer process. Once that’s established, you simply provide your contact information and communicate that you plan to purchase a gun online and have it shipped to them. Once you have completed the first transfer with them, it’s courteous to send them a heads-up the next time a firearm purchase will be sent to them for you to pick up. It helps them to know what item is headed their way and where it’s coming from.
3. Buy guns online
If you’re shopping with us, you can order online at any time, just browse our selection of handguns, long guns, silencers, and NFA firearms, then add the ammunition and accessories you need. It’s easy to explore our online gun store inventory, you can search by keyword, model, manufacturer, caliber, capacity, safety, and price. Select the firearms or parts you want, add them to cart, include the receiving FFL if you have it, then complete your payment.
4. How to transfer to your dealer from our Online Gun Store
To buy from our online gun store, there are 3 ways to get your receiving dealer in contact with us.
SUBMIT AN FFL DEALER YOU ALREADY KNOW
Already have your FFL dealer’s information? Enter the FFL number in the available box on the check out page then place your order.
SEARCH FOR AN FFL DEALER USING OUR TOOL
Need to locate a nearby FFL? Use our FFL Lookup page at any time. The “Federal Firearms License Search” feature also displays next to your shopping cart when you’re buying from us. Just make contact with the local FFL of your choice and confirm they’ll handle your transfer.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER AND HAVE THEM EMAIL US
Get your FFL to email us. It’s common policy for FFL dealers to not give out their license number to consumers, so all you need to do is establish communication between Mister Guns and your chosen FFL. If you’re buying online from Mister Guns, contact them and have them send their FFL information to [email protected]. Make sure to include any invoice numbers and your customer name so we can match it to your order.
5. Go get your new gun
It’s here! Your local FFL will notify you when your shipment has arrived. Make sure you bring a government-issued ID with your picture and current address, licenses, or permits depending on your state and the items you have purchased. Inspect the firearm before accepting the transfer, complete necessary paperwork and background check, then accept firearm possession. Gun transfers and usage are always subject to government regulations, so keep up to date on how to stay in compliance with these regulations in your area.
Whether you’re a new gun owner or just new to the online buying process, you’ll find great deals and experience excellent customer service when you buy from our online gun store. Keep the purchase process simple and shop with Mister Guns, we handle all the logistics and paperwork for you to get your firearm, confirming your receiving FFL has a valid license, and managing transfer approvals, shipping, and tracking.
We ship firearms and related accessories to valid FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealers only.
Customers must provide a copy of the receiving dealer's FFL before shipment.
Shipping charges may vary based on the destination and weight of the package. A local delivery fee of $10 will be added to each order for every delivery in Round Rock, for each address. (For deliveries outside our local delivery area, this fee may vary.) U.S. orders must be received before 14:00 p.m.All shipments are sent via a reliable and secure carrier with tracking information provided.Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment and required documentation are received.
Delivery times may vary depending on the destination and carrier service selected. Customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding firearm purchases and shipments. Any returns or exchanges must be made in accordance with our return policy, which may include restocking fees and return shipping costs.