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Snowy Mountain Rifles - Stainless Steel Prefit Barrels

Snowy Mountain Rifles

Snowy Mountain Rifles - Stainless Steel Prefit Barrels

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Whether you prefer long-range precision shooting, hunting, or competitions, achieve the next level of performance with a pre-fit barrel.

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Overview

Stainless steel pre-fit barrels ready to thread onto your action

Snowy Mountain Rifles' stainless steel pre-fit barrels are chambered and threaded 5/8 x 24, ready to install on your action with a barrel vise and gauges. The barrel arrives from SMR's Montana shop tested through their BEAR process for consistent headspace and tight bore concentricity. Choose your caliber, action type and contour from the options, and you have the foundation for a precise rifle.

Stainless steel construction

Precision machined stainless steel, shouldered and threaded 5/8 x 24, inspected through SMR's B.E.A.R. process.

Tested through BEAR process

Snowy Mountain's proprietary Barrel Examination Axis Review checks every barrel for bore indication and chamber concentricity. The bore is already where it should be when it arrives.

Pre-fit design

Chambered and threaded for your action. No barrel nut, no separate headspace setup. Install is wrench and torque, not a full barrel job.

Two calibers across three action types

Available in 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC, cut for Defiance Machine, Impact Precision, and Aero Solus actions.

Three contour options

M24, MTU, or 1.20 inch Straight Cylinder, all in 26 inch finished length finished length, plus Heavy Palma.

Specifications

Construction

MaterialStainless steel
Bore testBEAR (Barrel Examination Axis Review) process
Threading5/8 x 24 TPI
Torque spec85 to 105 ft-lbs to action
Length26 inches finished

Available calibers and twists

6.5 Creedmoor1:8 twist
6.5 PRC1:8 twist

Barrel contours

M2426 in finished
MTU26 in finished
1.20 in. Straight26 in finished
Heavy Palma26 in finished

Compatible actions

Actions fittedDefiance Machine (Classic, Ruckus, Anti, Anti-X), Impact Precision, Aero Solus

Fitment

Will it work with your build?

Works with

  • Defiance Machine Classic and Ruckus actions (as ordered)
  • Defiance Anti and Anti-X actions (Snowy Mountain uses Ruckus headspace; check with Defiance for Anti fit)
  • Impact Precision actions (as ordered)
  • Aero Solus actions (as ordered)

Will not work with

  • Rem 700 or other short action rifle platforms not listed above
  • Trued or heavily modified actions (may not headspace properly)
  • Barrels modified after leaving SMR (threads, shoulders, cuts)

Select the barrel cut for your action type. Each variant is cut and headspaced for one action only. A Defiance barrel will not fit an Impact action, and an Aero Solus barrel will not fit either. Read the option names carefully before ordering. Shipping: rifle barrels ship for a flat $14.95 per order, regardless of quantity.

Detail

Fitting it and the fine print

What is a pre-fit barrel, and how is it different?

A pre-fit barrel is chambered and threaded, ready to screw onto your action. Unlike a barrel blank, it arrives with the chamber cut and the shoulder already formed. You still headspace it with your gauges before firing, and you still remove the action from your stock to install it. The difference is that a gunsmith normally reams the chamber and cuts the shoulder; with a pre-fit, that work is done.

What tools and gauges do I need to install it?

You need a barrel vise, an action wrench, a torque wrench, and headspace gauges. Snowy Mountain uses JGS headspace gauges and recommends them for final verification. Torque the barrel to 85 to 105 ft-lbs. If you do not have the tools or are not comfortable with the process, your local gunsmith has them and knows the steps.

Which action should I order for?

Choose the exact action you own. Each barrel in this product is cut for one action type only: Defiance Machine (includes Anti, Anti-X, and Ruckus variants with recessed bolt nose only), Impact Precision, or Aero Solus. A barrel cut for Defiance will not fit an Impact, and vice versa. Read the option carefully and confirm it matches your action before ordering.

How does BEAR testing work?

BEAR is Snowy Mountain's proprietary Barrel Examination Axis Review process. The machinists check each barrel's bore for indication (runout) and chamber concentricity. Every barrel leaves their shop only after passing this test. SMR says no barrel leaves the facility before passing BEAR.

Material
Stainless steel
Muzzle thread
5/8 x 24 TPI
Torque
85-105 ft-lbs
Length
26 inches
Calibers
6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC

Works with

  • Defiance, Impact, Aero Solus
  • M24, MTU, Straight, HP contours

Will not work with

  • Rem 700 or modified actions
  • Different action type

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Free same day shipping

Most orders over $199 ship free. We ship same day on all in-stock orders received before 14:00 Mountain Time. Free Shipping orders use standard ground and typically deliver in 1 to 4 days. Excludes international orders, Alaska and Hawaii, and select oversized items. All orders valued over $1,000.00 ship signature required.

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If you need an item fast, cost-effective expedited options are available at checkout. Most expedited orders ship via FedEx or Overnight Mail.

Local customers

We are in 2317 Grand Park Dr Unit 2B Grand Junction, CO 81505 and we stock every item we sell. We love seeing customers and encourage you to stop by — just leave a comment in the order notes during checkout.

International shipping

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Returns

Not quite perfect? Red Hawk will make it right, no matter what. Guaranteed. Most items have a 30-day window from the day the product was delivered to you. Excluded are ammo and ORM-D products, custom ordered items, items not in original condition, and international orders. Every item we sell also carries a manufacturer warranty, and we only work with manufacturers who stand behind their products.

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Common questions

How do I know the items I'm buying are compatible?

Check the Fitment section above — it lists what this part works with and what it does not. If you are still unsure, call 1-970-242-6166 or use the chat icon at the bottom right of the page — our team builds precision rifles with these parts every day.

Where are you located?

2317 Grand Park Dr Unit 2B Grand Junction, CO 81505. We ship every single order from our own warehouse and take pride in being part of our local hunting and competition shooting community.

I can't find the configuration I need — can you special order it?

Absolutely. Call 1-970-242-6166.

What if there is an issue with the product I ordered?

We will make it right, no matter what. We only carry products from top-tier manufacturers who stand behind them.

Which items need to ship to an FFL?

Only serialized firearm actions and receivers require an FFL transfer. Barrels, stocks, triggers and accessories ship straight to your door.

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