About Douglas Barrels

Overview

About Douglas Barrels

Douglas Barrels, founded by G.R. Douglas after World War II, has firmly planted its roots in the heart of West Virginia for over seventy-five years. With a dedicated commitment to honoring tradition, Douglas Barrels’ equipment operators still use vintage Pratt and Whitney machines to bore through stainless or chrome moly steel. Not only that but the unique push button method of rifling the barrels helps Douglas achieve the ultra-rifled precision they’ve been known for since its inception.

Now, under a new ownership team, Douglas Barrels has its sights firmly set on continuing to be the premier custom gun barrel manufacturer selected by shooting professionals, hunters, and firearm experts across the globe.

Founding of Douglas Barrels

Douglas Barrels was founded in 1948 by G.R. Douglas after he spent several years pursuing gunsmithing as a hobby. The company eventually switched focus to fabricating premium ultra-rifled custom gun barrels in 1954 and remained committed to that specialized field ever since.

Innovative Approach

Douglas Barrels utilizes a unique “push-button” approach to gun barrel manufacturing & uses hydraulic force to press a handmade carbide button through the perfectly drilled barrel. This method is non-subtractive and instead displaces the metal to create cleaner rifling and twist than other subtractive cut-rifling practices.

Documented Success

From small-caliber shooting contests to long-range professional marksmen events & the US Military, Douglas Barrels has time & time again been the barrel experts trust to deliver the results they require. Our facility showcases countless plaques, trophies, and awards documenting our unrivaled success through the years.

Experimental Advancement

Although still classified, Douglas Barrels can lay claim as the manufacturer of a gun barrel that has been on the lunar surface during the Apollo missions. Douglas Barrels has also been called upon numerous times by the United States Military to improve the accuracy and performance of long-range rifles.

Tried & True Manufacturing

Our unique manufacturing process is often replicated but never duplicated. By following the same push-button rifling process G.R. Douglas pioneered in the beginning, we are still offering customers air gauged tested premium ultra-rifled gun barrels at competitive prices and, more importantly, industry-best lead times.

Expansion & Evolution

Our Cross Lanes, WV facility has constantly expanded to provide additional space for new equipment, increased inventory, and personnel. We are currently making considerable investments in our technology and resources to meet increased demand for our premium barrels.

Our History

Founded in 1948 by G.R. Douglas, the headquarters for Douglas Barrels has not moved from its original location in Cross Lanes, West Virginia. This historic facility has produced hundreds of thousands of gun barrels in the seventy-plus years since its founding. Our premium ultra-rifled barrels have produced results at various shooting competition levels, been used by the U.S. Army Advanced Marksmanship Unit, and even made a trip to the lunar surface. Douglas Barrels started manufacturing ultra-rifled gun barrels to offer a level of precision unrivaled by competing businesses. That message still holds today with the unique carbide push-button rifling technique and air gauged testing that meets the ultra-rifled precision standards. Original company president A.L. “Arlie” Gardner famously said,

“If you miss the target, it will not be the fault of a Douglas barrel.”

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Our Future

The future of Douglas Barrels is bright and ready to adapt to whatever conversations dominate the rifle industry over the next several decades. From muzzleloaders to bolt-action and automatic, our eyes are firmly focused on providing quality barrels that customers can trust and rely upon no matter the situation. The same manufacturing techniques and testing methods that led to the company’s early success are still implemented and even improved upon with each barrel that leaves our facility. With a substantial investment in new machining equipment, shipping methods, and metallurgical technology, Douglas Barrels is poised to regain its position at the top of the podium and deliver an American-made gun barrel with unrivaled accuracy and precision for all aspects of rifle use.

Our Mission

The Douglas Creed

To provide highly accurate rifle barrels at an affordable price.

Barrel being fitted based on customer specs

To inspect our barrels with the finest measuring devices through every step of our manufacturing process.

To refine and perfect our barrels through continuous testing and research.

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To conduct our business with thousands upon thousands of customers throughout the world in such a manner as to ensure continued patronage.

What We Offer

Manufacturing Precision at Douglas Barrels

The terminology “ultra-rifled” doesn’t exist without Douglas Barrels and every step of our manufacturing process is critical to achieving that level of excellence. Whether you are changing the twist rate, barrel length, or contour with a custom barrel or replicating exact specifications through a rebarreling project, a premium ultra-rifled barrel will elevate your shooting performance.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

The quality, reliability, and results of our gun barrels are well-documented throughout our company’s history. Everyone from amateur hunters experiencing improved accuracy in the elements to military marksmen and high-pressure professional shooters can tout the benefits and advantages of choosing Douglas Barrels over our competitors.

Meet the Team

Meet the Douglas Barrels Team

With over 100 years of combined gun-barrel machining experience and an on-staff metallurgist representing the Douglas Barrels name and products, our team is uniquely qualified to walk you through each step of the custom barrel or rebarreling process. We can help you choose the ideal material, twist rate, and contour to achieve your desired results. Each member of our team takes immense pride in representing Douglas Barrels to interested customers from competitive marksmen to professional hunting guides and weekend range shooting enthusiasts.