What makes HST in running production?

A great mystery. No coincidence. A great deal of precision.

The production of HST is probably HST . And that's a good thing. Why? Well, we have already invested a great deal of time, energy, and money in this area. And why should we treat this knowledge lightly... However, this blog entry would not make sense if we did not provide at least a little more clarity at this point. So, let's begin.

We start with the blank.

At HST , we HST not (yet 😉) manufacture the blanks HST . We currently source these exclusively from Lothar Walther Königsbronn. We only purchase button-rifled Barrels from them, whose contours have already been turned and ground. We use contours that we have defined ourselves geometrically. Background: This is the only way to ensure ideal conditions for subsequent processes. Incidentally, this is also one of the reasons why we have standard contours and deviations from them lead to higher prices.

We continue with cartridge chamber manufacturing.

And this is where the mystery begins. As already mentioned, we have invested a great deal of resources in stock production. From the outset, our goal has been to combine the quality of a top gunsmith with an industrial process. After a long time and many ideas, we have succeeded in doing so. The result is complex but ingenious processes that enable us to manufacture cartridge chambers with astonishing repeat accuracy.

And finally... yes, the mouth.

Here again, more mystery than insight. The muzzle, just like the chamber, contributes significantly to the accuracy of the weapon. Anyone who has ever had a problem with the muzzle of their weapon knows what the expression "watering can" means.

Here, too, we rely on processes that are unusual in traditional weapons manufacturing. However, the result justifies the effort.

And what does all this fuss mean for the customer?

To be honest, at the beginning we asked ourselves why on earth a customer would want Barrel a Barrel from us.

One reason is obvious, of course. It is always interesting Barrel buy the Barrel from the manufacturer of the system—true to the motto, they will know what they are doing.

Another reason: we take a very pragmatic view. The only task aBarrel hasBarrel fulfill is to deliver accurate shot groups right from the start. That's why we decided to offer a precision guarantee. This is the only way to give customers reliable information about what they are getting.

"Yeah, yeah, but a precision guarantee doesn't mean anything..."

We see things differently—and we deliver on that too.

All barreled actions are test fired before sale. This ensures that the customer gets what they pay for.

Example: For the 6.5 Creedmoor caliber, we Barrels test all Barrels with the same factory ammunition (LAPUA 123gr OTM SCENAR). We shoot from a standard aluminum chassis with a bipod and rear support. The test distance is always 100 m, and only groups of 5 consecutive shots count. Weapons only leave our premises if they achieve a group of less than 0.5 MOA.

The good news: as long as I (Jan) haven't had too much coffee, the first five shots the Barrel has Barrel seen work fine. If not, it has always worked after the next five shots at the latest. This also makes the issue of "shootingBarrel " unnecessary, although... I'll still take the two minutes:

"What do you at HST think HST shooting Barrel ?"

Logically, shooting a Barrel smooth" only makes sense if the surface is "rough" when new. And before anyone clever comes along... yes, "rough" is not a technical term, but in this context it helps to understand. So I think it's clear that a blank that is already "smooth" needs no shots, or at least fewer shots, to reach the desired condition.

Since we have been using button-rifled blanks, which have a naturally "very smooth" surface, smooth shooting is completely unnecessary. In addition, with a precision of less than 0.5 MOA, we are honestly in a range where many shooters struggle. It is therefore entirely possible that the shot pattern will improve further within the first 100 shots, but whether the customer will be able to notice this themselves remains to be seen.