6mm ARC 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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6mm ARC Prefit Carbon Fiber Barrel
The 6mm ARC is a compact, efficient 6mm cartridge designed to deliver excellent ballistic performance with low recoil. Based on the 6.5 Grendel case family, the 6mm ARC combines high-BC 6mm bullets, efficient powder capacity, and a compact overall cartridge length.
This Helix 6 Precision 6mm ARC Prefit Carbon Fiber 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 6mm ARC is an excellent choice for shooters looking for a combination of low recoil, efficient ballistics, and high-BC 6mm bullets. Its performance makes it well suited for hunting, precision shooting, competition, and lightweight rifle builds.
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
- 6mm ARC Chamber – Designed for efficient performance with high-BC 6mm bullets.
- 6.5 Grendel Case Family – Compact cartridge design requiring the appropriate Grendel-family bolt face.
- Low Recoil & Efficient Ballistics – Excellent combination of shootability and long-range performance.
- 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
Bolt Face Disclaimer
Cartridge compatibility is dependent on the bolt face of your specific action. The 6mm ARC uses a Grendel-family bolt face and is not compatible with a standard .223 Remington/5.56 NATO bolt face. Verify that your action has the correct bolt face for the 6mm ARC cartridge before ordering. Helix 6 Precision does not modify or change the bolt face.
6mm ARC 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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