6.5 Creedmoor Prefit Carbon Fiber Barrel
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Most Helix 6 barrels have an estimated lead time of 6 weeks. Common offerings, including 6.5mm and .30 caliber, often ship sooner. Less common calibers and large-bore offerings may require additional time, in some cases up to 90 days.
Lead times vary with demand, but our goal is always to keep them as short as possible. Every Helix 6 barrel is built to order by skilled American craftsmen with the attention to detail required to deliver premium performance.
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6.5 Creedmoor Prefit Carbon Fiber Barrel
The 6.5 Creedmoor combines an efficient short-action design with excellent ballistic performance and manageable recoil. Built on the .308 Winchester case, the 6.5 Creedmoor uses a short-action footprint and is widely regarded as a versatile choice for both precision shooting and hunting.
This Helix 6 Precision 6.5 Creedmoor Prefit Barrel features a match-grade 416R stainless steel core wrapped in our proprietary carbon fiber construction. The result is a lightweight, stiff barrel designed to maintain accuracy and minimize point-of-impact shift as temperatures rise and shooting strings extend.
The 6.5 Creedmoor is particularly well suited for shooters looking for a combination of flat trajectory, manageable recoil, and high-BC 6.5mm bullets in a compact short-action package. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for both precision applications and lightweight hunting rifles.
Each Helix 6 barrel carries a sub-½ MOA accuracy guarantee when used with match-grade ammunition, quality components, and by a capable shooter.
Key Features
- 6.5 Creedmoor Chamber – Designed for precision shooting, long-range applications, and hunting.
- Short-Action Cartridge – Efficient cartridge design based on the .308 Winchester case.
- Match-Grade 416R Stainless Steel Core – Button-rifled and hand-lapped for consistent performance.
- High-Carbon, Low-Resin Carbon Fiber – Designed for stiffness and thermal stability.
- Hand-Lapped Bore – Provides a smooth, consistent bore finish.
- Minimal POI Shift – Proprietary carbon fiber construction helps maintain point of impact during extended strings of fire.
- Prefit for Compatible Actions – Precision machined for installation on compatible rifle actions.
- Sub-½ MOA Accuracy Guarantee – When used with match-grade ammunition, quality components, and by a capable shooter.
- Muzzle Thread – 5/8-24
6.5 Creedmoor Specifications
| Barrel Length | Twist Rate | Muzzle Thread | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18" | 1:8 | 5/8-24 | 2 lbs 5 oz |
| 20" | 1:8 | 5/8-24 | 2 lbs 8 oz |
| 22" | 1:8 | 5/8-24 | 2 lbs 11 oz |
| 24" | 1:8 | 5/8-24 | 2 lbs 14 oz |
| 26" | 1:8 | 5/8-24 | 3 lbs 1 oz |
Weights are approximate. As a general guideline, each additional 1" of barrel length adds approximately 1.5 oz of weight. Actual weight may vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances, contour, and final machining.
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