FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
General & Trust
While CarbonSix is a new brand, we are not new to the carbon fiber barrel market. We are a sister company to McGowen Precision Barrels. McGowen has been making the stainless steel blanks used by other carbon fiber barrel manufacturers for over 10 years. McGowen is now making blanks for the CarbonSix brand.
No. We are a completely independent and separate company.
A carbon fiber barrel consists of a premium, hand lapped McGowen Precision Rifle Barrel machined down and wrapped with carbon fiber material. The barrel blanks are sent to us uncontoured, button rifled, stress relieved and hand lapped.
There are many, but the two biggest are weight reduction and improved accuracy.
Weight Reduction: We encourage you to use our weight calculator to estimate how much your CarbonSix barrel will weigh. As an example, a 23" Feather Weight C6 barrel weighs in at 2.8lbs (2lbs 13oz). This has many variables including caliber, chambering and threading in addition to length and contour.
Improved Accuracy: Our testing shows improved accuracy is gained in the carbon fiber manufacturing process. We see a reduced expansion of the shot string (20 consecutive shots) improving overall accuracy significantly.
Durability: Carbon fiber is incredibly hard and durable. Stainless steel is far easier to damage than carbon fiber. It holds up to the elements including moisture, dings, dents and scratches while staying beautiful.
CarbonSix barrels are custom made, hand crafted, and backed by a 1/2 MOA Guarantee. We pride ourselves on old fashioned customer service. If you have any questions before, during or after a purchase, give us a call or shoot us an email.
Accuracy & Tech
Yes. Every Carbon Six barrel is guaranteed to shoot sub-half-minute groups with proper load development. We also advise you to take advantage of our installation services to ensure optimal results.
Yes. Most Carbon Six barrels feature standard threading (5/8" x 24 or 1/2" x 28) to accommodate muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and suppressors.
CarbonSix uses McGowen Precision Rifle barrel blanks for all of our barrels. These blanks are button rifled, heat treated and hand lapped to perfection.
We do not offer cut rifling.
The McGowen blanks arrive to us already stress relieved. The carbon fiber process and subsequent contouring does not introduce stress into the barrel so no additional stress relieving is necessary.
CarbonSix offers 4 standard contours. All are extremely light with our exclusive Feather Weight contour being the lightest. The biggest weight savings is achieved in the heaviest contours. More metal on a standard barrel means more room for improvement and weight reduction with carbon fiber.
Featherweight: Our lightest option. Maximum length of 24". Outside diameter of .750" at the muzzle.
Sendero (Light): One of the most popular contours on the market. Outside diameter of .830" at the muzzle.
Magnum (Medium): Outside diameter of .900" at the muzzle.
Bull (Heavy): Our most stout option. Outside diameter of 1" at the muzzle. Similar to a McGowen #8 contour.
CarbonSix strives to offer the most popular calibers and chambering options. We currently offer 22 Cal, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal and 338 Cal barrels. Our chambering offerings are always expanding as demand increases. We can also provide custom chambering for an additional fee and time allowance for reamer rental.
Ordering & Care
All of our barrels are custom made to order. We typically do not have any ready-to-ship inventory. We provide an estimated delivery time, and that is our expected time to get your barrel complete and into our shipping department. Delivery times vary throughout the year and can fluctuate due to order volume, caliber ordered and your particular configuration.
Delivery times vary. Please contact us for a current estimate as lead times fluctuate based on order volume and configuration.
Yes. CarbonSix offers contoured barrel blanks. Contact us or visit our shop for available calibers and twist rates.
For weight estimates, please contact us directly. Give us a call at 844-883-9493 or email info@carbonsixllc.com and we can give you a good idea of weight expectation and make recommendations on the ideal barrel for your goals.
If you are not comfortable installing your own barrel, contact us at 844-883-9493 or info@carbonsixllc.com for available options.
Yes. Contact us at 844-883-9493 or info@carbonsixllc.com for available options.
Yes. We can ship into Canada via our partners at Mystic Precision. The orders will go through Mystic Precision as a facilitator. Please visit mysticprecision.com or email info@mysticprecision.com with any questions.
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Clean the steel bore just like a traditional match-grade barrel using high-quality bore guides, non-abrasive solvents and soft patches. For the exterior carbon fiber, simply wipe with a soft damp cloth. Never apply harsh solvents or metal brushes to the outer carbon fiber. See our full Break-In Process page for a detailed guide.
Nothing. The carbon fiber used for CarbonSix rifle barrels is unaffected by bore cleaning solvents, gun oil, and other more potent solvents.
Occasionally, a few drops of Rem Oil or something similar gently rubbed onto the barrel will bring back the carbon fiber's luster.
While very durable and stronger than the steel it surrounds, accidents or misuse can scratch the carbon fiber. This is easily repaired with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper and Rem Oil or other oils. Wet the damaged area with oil and gently sand the scratched area. Feather both above and below the scratch to help eliminate possible dips in the carbon fiber.
Yes. The easiest rule to follow is to avoid over-cleaning — either cleaning too frequently or misusing cleaners. Too much cleaning, especially with abrasive cleaners, will damage your barrel. Do not mix solvents. Always use a bore guide when possible, cleaning from the breech end. This prevents damaging the throat of the rifling and helps avoid damaging the crown with the cleaning rod.
Our barrels are non-returnable. That does not mean we do not stand behind each barrel we produce. If you run into any problems with performance or installation, please contact us immediately. We will work with you to remedy any problems. If upon inspection we find manufacturing defects, we will repair or replace your barrel.
Our current lead time for custom barrel builds is 8-12 weeks. This allows for precision machining, carbon fiber wrapping, and rigorous quality control testing. In-stock barrels ship within 2-3 business days.
Yes, we stand behind our products with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Additionally, we provide a 1/2 MOA accuracy guarantee when used with match-grade ammunition and proper installation.
Carbon fiber barrels should be cleaned similarly to traditional stainless steel barrels. Use high-quality solvents and a one-piece cleaning rod with a bore guide. Avoid harsh abrasives on the carbon fiber exterior; a simple wipe-down with a damp cloth is sufficient.
On average, our carbon fiber barrels are 50-60% lighter than a traditional steel barrel of the same contour. This significant weight reduction improves rifle balance and reduces fatigue during long days in the field.
Absolutely. Most of our barrels come with standard muzzle threading designed to accommodate brakes, flash hiders, and suppressors.