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PXT AR Barrels

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PROOF Research PXT AR barrels represent a new evolution in barrel technology, combining advanced rifling geometry with the performance and precision shooters have come to expect from PROOF. PXT - PROOF Exponential Twist - is a complete rethinking of conventional rifling design and twist progression, engineered to reduce engraving force, minimize throat erosion, and create a smoother transition as the projectile engages the rifling.

By dramatically reducing rifling lead angle and smoothing projectile engagement into the bore, PXT technology helps reduce wear, improve consistency, and create less felt torque during firing for improved recoil control and the ability to stay on target more effectively.

In controlled testing, PXT barrels have demonstrated significant increases in barrel life while maintaining the accuracy standards expected from a PROOF barrel. Our PXT AR barrels arrive fully chambered and ready for installation, making them an easy upgrade for shooters looking to build or refine a high-performance rifle system.

Available in both PROOF carbon fiber and traditional steel configurations, PXT AR barrels deliver lightweight handling, precision performance, and next-generation barrel technology across a wide range of modern gas gun applications.

PXT AR Barrels

Carbon Fiber

Lightweight

Up to 64% lighter than traditional steel barrels of similar contour.

Extreme Temperature Resistance

Improved heat dissipation for cooler and longer lasting barrels.

Unprecedented Durability

Wrapped with high-strength, aerospace-grade carbon fiber impregnated with a proprietary matrix resin.

Check Compatibility

Choose your Caliber

  • 223 Wylde
  • 6 ARC
  • 6.5 CM
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152058 11.5" 7 PXT Carbine .750 .070 5/8-24 1lbs-5oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152058
Barrel Length 11.5"
Twist Rate 7 PXT
Gas Length Carbine
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .070
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-5oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152065 14.5" 7 PXT Mid .750 .082 5/8-24 1lbs-9oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152065
Barrel Length 14.5"
Twist Rate 7 PXT
Gas Length Mid
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .082
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-9oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152089 16" 7 PXT Mid .750 .082 5/8-24 1lbs-11oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152089
Barrel Length 16"
Twist Rate 7 PXT
Gas Length Mid
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .082
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-11oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152102 16 7 PXT Intermediate .750 .093 5/8-24 1lbs-12oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152102
Barrel Length 16
Twist Rate 7 PXT
Gas Length Intermediate
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .093
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-12oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152119 16" 8 PXT Intermediate .750 .093 5/8-24 1lbs-12oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152119
Barrel Length 16"
Twist Rate 8 PXT
Gas Length Intermediate
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .093
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-12oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152126 18" 7 PXT Rifle .750 .093 5/8-24 1lbs-15oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152126
Barrel Length 18"
Twist Rate 7 PXT
Gas Length Rifle
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .093
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-15oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152133 18" 8 PXT Rifle .750 .093 5/8-24 1lbs-15oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152133
Barrel Length 18"
Twist Rate 8 PXT
Gas Length Rifle
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .093
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-15oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152140 20" 7 PXT Rifle .750 .089 5/8-24 2lbs-1oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152140
Barrel Length 20"
Twist Rate 7 PXT
Gas Length Rifle
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .089
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 2lbs-1oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152157 20" 8 PXT Rifle .750 .089 5/8-24 2lbs-1oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152157
Barrel Length 20"
Twist Rate 8 PXT
Gas Length Rifle
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .089
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 2lbs-1oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152232 14.5" 7.5 PXT Intermediate .750 .082 5/8-24 1lbs-9oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152232
Barrel Length 14.5"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Intermediate
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .082
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-9oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152171 16" 7.5 PXT Rifle .750 .096 5/8-24 1lbs-12oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152171
Barrel Length 16"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .096
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-12oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152188 18" 7.5 PXT Rifle +1 .750 .096 5/8-24 1lbs-14oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152188
Barrel Length 18"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle +1
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .096
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 1lbs-14oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152195 20" 7.5 PXT Rifle + 1 .750 .093 5/8-24 2lbs-1oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152195
Barrel Length 20"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle + 1
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .093
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 2lbs-1oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152201 20" 7.5 PXT Rifle +2 .875 .086 5/8-24 2lbs-14oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152201
Barrel Length 20"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle +2
Gas Journal .875
Port Size .086
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 2lbs-14oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152218 22" 7.5 PXT Rifle +2 .875 .086 5/8-24 3lbs-0oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152218
Barrel Length 22"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle +2
Gas Journal .875
Port Size .086
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 3lbs-0oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152225 24" 7.5 PXT Rifle +2 .875 .082 5/8-24 3lbs-2oz $1,349
Diagram
Part Number 152225
Barrel Length 24"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle +2
Gas Journal .875
Port Size .082
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 3lbs-2oz
MSRP $1,349
Diagram
WARNING: PROOF Research does not recommend the use of Copper Creek Cartridge Co. 22 Creedmoor loaded ammunition.
This ammunition is known to be loaded to higher than standard pressures and dangerous conditions may result from its use.

PXT AR Barrels

Traditional Steel

Long-Lasting

Excellent erosion wear characteristics and corrosion resistance.

Extreme Pressure Resistance

An optimum combination of high tensile strength along with requisite toughness to withstand extreme chamber pressures encountered during firing.

Check Compatibility

Choose your Caliber

  • 6 ARC
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152232 14.5" 7.5 PXT Intermediate .750 .082 5/8-24 2lbs-5oz $899
Diagram
Part Number 152232
Barrel Length 14.5"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Intermediate
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .082
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 2lbs-5oz
MSRP $899
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152249 16" 7.5 PXT Rifle .750 .096 5/8-24 2lbs-12oz $899
Diagram
Part Number 152249
Barrel Length 16"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .096
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 2lbs-12oz
MSRP $899
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152256 18" 7.5 PXT Rifle +1 .750 .096 5/8-24 2lbs-14oz $899
Diagram
Part Number 152256
Barrel Length 18"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle +1
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .096
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 2lbs-14oz
MSRP $899
Diagram
Part Number Barrel Length Twist Rate Gas Length Gas Journal Port Size Muzzle Thread Weight MSRP
152263 20" 7.5 PXT Rifle +1 .750 .093 5/8-24 3lbs-3oz $899
Diagram
Part Number 152263
Barrel Length 20"
Twist Rate 7.5 PXT
Gas Length Rifle +1
Gas Journal .750
Port Size .093
Muzzle Thread 5/8-24
Weight 3lbs-3oz
MSRP $899
Diagram
WARNING: PROOF Research does not recommend the use of Copper Creek Cartridge Co. 22 Creedmoor loaded ammunition.
This ammunition is known to be loaded to higher than standard pressures and dangerous conditions may result from its use.
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