Hart Rifle Barrel

Name

Hart Rifle Barrel

Legal name

Hart Rifle Barrels Inc.

Website

https://hartbarrels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Barrel Blanks: Sale of unfinished barrel blanks in various calibers (20 cal, 224 centerfire, 22RF, 25 cal, 6mm, 6.5mm, 270, 308, 7mm, 338, 35 cal, 375 cal, 45 cal) priced at $445-$465. Customers can customize twist rate, contour, fluting, and finished length.
2. Prethreaded/Finished Barrels: Sale of prethreaded replacement barrels for AR-10, AR-15, Savage Rifles, Impact Actions, Ruger 10-22, and Ruger 77-22. Priced at $650-$985 depending on model and specifications.
3. Rebarreling Services: Complete rebarreling service including barrel threading, chambering, crowning, polishing, and installation. Services include muzzle brake installation and Cerakote coating options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hart Rifle Barrels manufactures and sells handmade, custom precision rifle barrels made from 416R stainless steel using button rifling. Its product portfolio includes customizable barrel blanks in 13 calibers ($445-$465 each), pre-threaded/finished barrels for AR-10, AR-15, Savage, Impact Actions, Ruger 10-22, and Ruger 77-22 rifles ($650-$985), and full rebarreling services including threading, chambering, crowning, polishing, muzzle brake installation, and Cerakote finishing.

Product overview

Hart Rifle Barrels is a precision rifle barrel manufacturer founded in 1953, producing handmade, custom rifle barrels acclaimed as among the most accurate in the world. The company operates a three-product portfolio: (1) Custom Barrel Blanks in various calibers for gunsmiths and DIY builders, (2) Pre-threaded/Finished Barrels for specific rifle models (AR-10, AR-15, Savage, Impact Actions, Ruger 10-22, Ruger 77-22), and (3) Rebarreling Services for customers who prefer factory-installed barrels. All barrels are made from 416R stainless steel using button rifling, individually crafted and inspected for extreme accuracy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hart Rifle Barrels PRS Team: The company's competitive rifle shooting team participating in Precision Rifle Series competitions

Products and services

• Barrel Blanks Handmade precision rifle barrel blanks made from 416R stainless steel, button rifled with 3, 5, or 6 grooves, available in 13 calibers (20 cal, 224 Centerfire, 22RF, 25 cal, 6mm, 6.5mm/264, 270, 308, 7mm/284, 338, 35 cal, 375 cal, 45 cal). Customizable twist rate, contour, fluting, and finished length. Priced at $445.00 for standard calibers and $465.00 for larger calibers (338, 35, 375, 45). Intended for gunsmiths and custom rifle builders.
• Pre-Threaded / Finished Barrels Pre-threaded replacement barrels ready to install for specific rifle platforms including AR-10, AR-15, Savage Rifles, Impact Actions, Ruger 10-22, and Ruger 77-22. Available with multiple bore diameters and finishes. Standard pre-threaded barrels priced at $650.00; Impact Action pre-threaded barrels priced at $985.00.
• Rebarreling Services Full-service rebarreling for customers who are not gunsmiths. Includes barrel threading, chambering, crowning, polishing, and installation of a Hart barrel onto a customer's action. Add-on options include muzzle threading ($100), longer finished lengths 27+ inches (+$25 each), Cerakote coating (+$210), muzzle brakes (+$170-$195), and various fluting styles ($120-$320). Service is restricted to U.S. customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Groove dimension tolerance of +.0005 inches
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bartlein Barrels: Bartlein manufactures cut-rifled, single-point cut-rifled, and button-rifled precision rifle barrels. Highly comparable to Hart in target customer, custom offerings, and premium positioning in the accuracy-focused segment.
• Proof Research: Proof Research makes carbon-fiber-wrapped, match-grade precision rifle barrels and complete rifles. Comparable to Hart on premium accuracy positioning and direct-to-consumer sales, with a more modern marketing approach.
• Faxon Firearms: Faxon Firearms produces AR-platform barrels and complete uppers with strong focus on accuracy and coatings (e.g., nitriding, PVD). Comparable to Hart in the AR-15/AR-10 finished barrel segment, though positioned more toward volume.
• McGowen Precision Barrels: McGowen manufactures custom button-rifled stainless steel rifle barrels in a wide range of calibers and contours. Direct competitor to Hart in the precision barrel blank and pre-fit segment.
• Shilen Rifles: Shilen manufactures stainless steel and chrome-moly rifle barrels, often using button and cut-rifling methods. Competes directly with Hart in the custom barrel blank segment for competition and hunting barrels.
• Lilja Barrels: Lilja Barrels is a long-established custom rifle barrel maker serving benchrest, varmint, and tactical shooters. Closely comparable to Hart in craft-based production, premium pricing, and direct-to-consumer model.
• Krieger Barrels: Krieger Barrels is a premier custom rifle barrel manufacturer known for match-grade stainless steel barrels. Direct competitor to Hart in the precision barrel blank and pre-fit segment, serving the same benchrest, F-Class, and long-range customers.
• Douglas Barrels: Douglas Barrels is one of the most recognized names in aftermarket rifle barrels, offering a wide range of contours and calibers. Comparable to Hart in caliber breadth and direct-to-consumer ordering model.
• Black Hole Weaponry: Black Hole Weaponry manufactures precision AR-15 and AR-10 barrels and complete rifles, with button-rifled stainless offerings. Comparable to Hart in AR-platform barrel production and premium accuracy positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Christensen Arms: Christensen Arms makes complete precision rifles and carbon-fiber-barrel rifles across bolt-action and modern sporting rifle categories. A broader incumbent than Hart, with overlapping barrel technology but a wider product portfolio that includes complete rifles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Hart-Rifle-Barrels-168163929861346

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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