Create a custom rifle with unmatched versatility using this Lothar Walther Stainless Steel Barrel Blank. Chambered in .30 calibre (.308"), this blank is backed by nearly a century of German barrel-making expertise, delivering the concentricity and surface finish required for match-grade accuracy.

This is the ultimate "do-it-all" barrel blank. It serves as the perfect foundation for everything from a .308 Winchester or a classic .30-06 Springfield, to heavy-hitting magnums like the .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 WSM, or .300 PRC.

The 1:10" twist rate is widely considered the optimal balance for the .30 calibre bore. It offers the most versatility of any twist rate in this class.

• Wide Stabilisation Range: It effectively stabilises a massive range of projectiles, from lighter 150gr hunting bullets up to heavy 210gr and 220gr long-range match bullets.

• Magnum Ready: Whether you are building a dedicated F-Class rig or a mountain hunting rifle, this twist rate ensures your bullet remains stable through the transonic zone.

Why Choose a Lothar Walther Blank?

1. World-class German Engineering: Lothar Walther has been setting the standard for barrel manufacturing since 1925. Their button-rifling process is refined to produce internal dimensions with extremely tight tolerances, ensuring uniform bullet stability and minimal gas blow-by.

2. Premium Stainless Steel: Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, this barrel offers excellent resistance to throat erosion and heat cracking. This is critical for high-pressure magnum cartridges (like the .300 Win Mag or RUM), ensuring your barrel maintains peak accuracy for a longer lifespan than standard chrome-moly steel.

3. Stress-Relieved for Consistency: Every blank undergoes a specialised stress-relief process. This prevents point-of-impact shifting (walking) as the barrel heats up, which is essential when firing rapid strings in competition or when sighting in.

4. The Gunsmith's Choice: Supplied as a cylindrical blank, this unit offers maximum flexibility. It provides ample material for your gunsmith to turn down to your preferred contour, whether you need a heavy Palma profile for the range or a lightweight Hunter profile for the field.

Gunsmithing Notice

This is a barrel blank. It is not a drop-in barrel. It requires professional machining, including:

1. Threading and fitting to your specific action.

2. Chambering for your chosen cartridge (e.g., .308 Win, .300 Win Mag).

3. Contouring (turning down) to your desired profile.

4. Crowning the muzzle. We highly recommend that all work be performed by a qualified and experienced gunsmith.