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DESIGNED FOR THE ENTHUSIAST

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. Our Desert Tech barrels exemplify our founders’ pursuit of relentless excellence.

Our Desert Tech carbon fiber barrels are available in a variety of calibers, lengths and twists. Your Desert Tech barrel will arrive ready for thread and chamber by your gunsmith.

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Desert Tech

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.

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  • 224
  • 243
  • 264
  • 284
  • 308
  • 338
Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112083 22.5 7 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-2oz $1000
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Part Number 112083
Barrel Length in Inches 22.5
Twist Rate 7
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-2oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112090 26 7 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-8oz $1000
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Part Number 112090
Barrel Length in Inches 26
Twist Rate 7
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-8oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112106 22.5 7 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-1oz $1000
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Part Number 112106
Barrel Length in Inches 22.5
Twist Rate 7
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-1oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112113 26 7 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-7oz $1000
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Part Number 112113
Barrel Length in Inches 26
Twist Rate 7
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-7oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112120 16.75 7.5 DTSRS 1.25 3lbs-6oz $1000
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Part Number 112120
Barrel Length in Inches 16.75
Twist Rate 7.5
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 3lbs-6oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112137 22.5 7.5 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-0oz $1000
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Part Number 112137
Barrel Length in Inches 22.5
Twist Rate 7.5
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-0oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111895 24 7.5 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-3oz $1000
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Part Number 111895
Barrel Length in Inches 24
Twist Rate 7.5
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-3oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111901 26 7.5 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-6oz $1000
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Part Number 111901
Barrel Length in Inches 26
Twist Rate 7.5
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-6oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111918 28 7.5 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-10oz $1000
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Part Number 111918
Barrel Length in Inches 28
Twist Rate 7.5
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-10oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111925 26 8 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-5oz $1000
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Part Number 111925
Barrel Length in Inches 26
Twist Rate 8
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-5oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111932 28 8 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-9oz $1000
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Part Number 111932
Barrel Length in Inches 28
Twist Rate 8
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-9oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111949 16.75 10 DTSRS 1.25 3lbs-5oz $1000
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Part Number 111949
Barrel Length in Inches 16.75
Twist Rate 10
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 3lbs-5oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111956 16.75 8 DTSRS 1.25 3lbs-5oz $1000
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Part Number 111956
Barrel Length in Inches 16.75
Twist Rate 8
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 3lbs-5oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111963 18 10 DTSRS 1.25 3lbs-7oz $1000
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Part Number 111963
Barrel Length in Inches 18
Twist Rate 10
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 3lbs-7oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111970 18 8 DTSRS 1.25 3lbs-7oz $1000
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Part Number 111970
Barrel Length in Inches 18
Twist Rate 8
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 3lbs-7oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model S;hank Diameter Weight MSRP
111987 22.5 10 DTSRS 1.25 3lbs-14oz $1000
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Part Number 111987
Barrel Length in Inches 22.5
Twist Rate 10
Rifle Model DTSRS
S;hank Diameter 1.25
Weight 3lbs-14oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111994 22.5 8 DTSRS 1.25 3lbs-14oz $1000
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Part Number 111994
Barrel Length in Inches 22.5
Twist Rate 8
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 3lbs-14oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112007 26 10 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-4oz $1000
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Part Number 112007
Barrel Length in Inches 26
Twist Rate 10
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-4oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112014 26 8 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-4oz $1000
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Part Number 112014
Barrel Length in Inches 26
Twist Rate 8
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-4oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112021 28 10 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-7oz $1000
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Part Number 112021
Barrel Length in Inches 28
Twist Rate 10
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-7oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112038 28 8 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-7oz $1000
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Part Number 112038
Barrel Length in Inches 28
Twist Rate 8
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-7oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112045 24 9.4 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-0oz $1000
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Part Number 112045
Barrel Length in Inches 24
Twist Rate 9.4
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-0oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
111052 26 9.4 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-4oz $1000
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Part Number 111052
Barrel Length in Inches 26
Twist Rate 9.4
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-4oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112069 28 9.4 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-7oz $1000
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Part Number 112069
Barrel Length in Inches 28
Twist Rate 9.4
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-7oz
MSRP $1000
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Part Number Barrel Length in Inches Twist Rate Rifle Model Shank Diameter Weight MSRP
112076 30 9.4 DTSRS 1.25 4lbs-11oz $1000
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Part Number 112076
Barrel Length in Inches 30
Twist Rate 9.4
Rifle Model DTSRS
Shank Diameter 1.25
Weight 4lbs-11oz
MSRP $1000
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