Match Grade Machine

Match Grade Machine is a barrel manufacturer specializing in precision-built Thompson Center Contender and Encore barrels. Their trained machinists machine custom barrels to exact specifications—not a catalog of pre-made options, but barrels built exactly as you specify them.

Two ways to get a barrel:

• •Instant Purchase: Browse on-hand inventory and buy ready to ship
• •Custom Builder: Use their online barrel builder to dial in your exact specs, then they machine it in approximately 10-12 weeks

Base pricing starts at $420 for barrels 6.5" to 15.875" in chrome moly blued or stainless steel finish. Longer barrels (16.25" to 27") run $475.

Their builder lets you choose from:

Calibers & Chambers: Over 100+ chamber options across calibers from .17 to .50—including common rounds (223 Remington, 308 Winchester, 45-70 Govt), specialty cartridges (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.8 Remington SPC), and wildcat chambers (6mm Dasher, 25 Creedmoor, 8.6 Blackout).

Barrel Specifications: - Barrel length: 6.5" to 27" - Contour options: Full Bull, Heavy Factory, Muzzleloader - Twist rates matched to your cartridge and bullet weight - Forend spacing for pistol, rifle, shotgun, or muzzleloader platforms

Finishing & Aesthetics: - Chrome moly blued or stainless steel - Polished or bead blasted matte finishes - Optional fluting: straight 6, straight 8, spiral, interrupted, barbed wire, diamond patterns - Cerakote coating in 16+ colors (Graphite Black, Sniper Grey, FDE, OD Green, Coyote Tan, and more) - Apply coating to full barrel or flutes only

Mounting & Scope Base: - Standard 4-hole drilling and tapping for factory scope mounts - 6-hole supported option for full bull contours - CNC machined Picatinny rail scope bases in 3", 4", and 5" lengths - Available in blued matte or coated finishes - 20 MOA options for long-range shooting

Muzzle Brakes: - Integral sixer brake or thread-on options - Threading in standard pitches (1/2"x28 through 3/4"x28) and metric specs - Minimum 7.5" barrel length with threads; thread protector included

Match Grade Machine expanded beyond TC platforms:

• •Muzzleloader Barrels: "Game changer" muzzleloader barrels engineered from the ground up
• •Savage & Remage Pre-Fit Barrels: On-hand inventory of pre-fit barrels for Ruger Precision Rifle, Savage, and Remington actions
• •G2 Receiver Support: New calibers available for Thompson Center G2 receivers

They publish velocity testing data for new barrels and loads. Their blog includes break-in instructions, state hunting laws, and FAQ videos. The "Chambers List" shows every chamber option available, and a photo gallery displays finished barrels with different fluting and Cerakote options.

Most barrel makers offer a catalog. Match Grade Machine lets you build it. With 100+ chamber options, multiple contour choices, seven fluting designs, 16+ Cerakote colors, and custom twist rates matched to your bullet, you're not buying a barrel—you're specifying one down to the freebore length and neck diameter if you want to send a dummy round.

Phone: (435) 628-0071 How to order: Visit their website, use the custom barrel builder, and submit. Expect 10-12 weeks plus shipping time.

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