List of Barrel Makers

[JDinFbg]

Does anyone have or have seen a comprehensive list of barrel makers in the U.S., the type of rifling technique they use (i.e., broached, cut, etc), and how they are generally ranked with respect to quality of their barrels? I do not currently have a need for a new barrel, but would like to have a quick reference if I ever need one.

 

[Col. Harrumph]

Unless you expect to need one in the relatively near future, any list you receive today is likely to be obsolete when the time comes.

 

[Jim Watson]

Google on "U.S. rifle barrel manufacturers" found 22 brands in the first three pages. I have heard of about 2/3 of them but only used three (one of which is out of business) and know of another one a friend is satisfied with. There were also a couple of boards with discussion and rating of which brands are preferred by target shooters.
Sounds like a good winter research project.