X-Caliber Barrel & Manufacturing is a barrel manufacturer located in Kalispell, MT, producing made-to-order barrels for AR-15s, bolt-action rifles, LR308/DPMS platforms, and specialty builds. They don't do retail firearms sales—they focus exclusively on precision barrel manufacturing and related gun...
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X-Caliber Barrel & Manufacturing is a barrel manufacturer located in Kalispell, MT, producing made-to-order barrels for AR-15s, bolt-action rifles, LR308/DPMS platforms, and specialty builds. They don't do retail firearms sales—they focus exclusively on precision barrel manufacturing and related gunsmithing services.
X-Caliber offers several barrel categories:
Barrel Blanks - Unturned blanks (5-10 week lead time) - Contoured blanks in 416R Stainless and 4140 Chrome Moly (6-12 weeks) - Available in 1.250" diameter
Finished Barrels - AR-15 barrels (11-18 weeks): Standard and Superlative Arms piston-compatible options, plus AR-22 conversion barrels for .22LR kits - Bolt-action prefits (10-14 weeks): Pre-fit barrels for common actions - LR308/DPMS barrels (longer lead times): Large-frame AR-platform barrels - Rimfire & pistol caliber AR barrels: Specialty options for conversion builds
Carbon Fiber Barrels Carbon fiber versions add 1-4 weeks to base lead times but occasionally face supply delays. Pricing reflects the weight savings and thermal properties: carbon fiber AR-15 barrels start around $521.60 (before current sale discount), vs. standard steel around $297.60.
| Service | Lead Time Addition |
|---|---|
| Cerakote finishing | +1-2 weeks |
| Cryogenic treatment | +3-4 weeks |
| Barrel fluting | Included in base time |
| Barrel engraving | Included in base time |
| BART Tools | 1-4 weeks |
| Expedite option | ~50-20% reduction* |
2026 New Year Sale (Jan 5-12) - 20% off carbon fiber barrels - 20% off all-steel barrels - 30% off muzzle brakes
Example pricing (sale prices): - Contoured blanks: $295.20 (was $369) - Carbon fiber contoured blanks: $460 (was $575) - Custom AR-15 barrels: $297.60 (was $372) - Carbon fiber AR-15 barrels: $521.60 (was $652)
Lead times are transparent and frequently updated. X-Caliber publishes realistic production schedules—critical if you're planning a build. As of June 2025, AR barrels take 11-18 weeks; bolt-action prefits take 10-14 weeks. Carbon fiber and cryogenic treatments add to that timeline.
Address: 3465 US Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 393-2610
Email: [email protected] (strongly preferred for faster response due to call volume)
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM MST Closed Friday–Sunday
Due to overwhelming order volume, X-Caliber recommends email inquiries for faster responses. Phone lines are heavily backlogged, and voice messages can be overwritten in their system.
X-Caliber is known in the precision rifle community for: - Custom AR-15 barrel builds with gas port optimization - Carbon fiber barrel manufacturing (lighter weight without sacrificing strength) - Specialty calibers like .375 Raptor and .45 Raptor - Transparent lead times and no-surprises manufacturing - Gunsmithing expertise (they offer custom configurations, not just off-the-shelf products)
If you're building a precision rifle and need a custom barrel with specific specifications—contour, finish, chambering, or lightweight carbon fiber construction—X-Caliber manufactures to order in Montana.
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