At True-Flite, we manufacture Ultra-Match stainless and carbon-wrapped rifle barrels in Gisborne, New Zealand. From hunting rifles to competition builds, we bring precision machining and hands-on gunsmithing experience to every project. Whether you’re replacing a barrel or planning a complete custom rifle, talk to the people who build them.

True-Flite NZ · Gisborne, New Zealand

Precision rifle barrels.
Made in New Zealand.

Ultra-Match rifle barrels, custom rifle builds and specialist gunsmithing. From our Gisborne workshop to hunters and target shooters across New Zealand and beyond.

Scoped rifle with a True-Flite carbon-wrapped barrel resting on a bipod outdoors

Carbon-wrapped barrels · Part of the True-Flite range

Manufacturing since 1995A New Zealand barrel maker
Made in GisborneOur people. Our workshop.
NZ & international supplyFor shooters and rifle builders

The barrel range

Your next build
starts here.

Explore stainless and carbon-wrapped barrels, or give your build the distinctive finish of Aerocell fluting. We can help you find the right direction for your project.

01 / STAINLESS

Ultra-Match
rifle barrels

Our 416R stainless rifle barrel range, with options for hunting and target rifles. Explore available contours, calibres and twists.

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02 / CARBON

Carbon-wrapped
barrels

A carbon-wrapped option for builds where weight matters, combining a stainless steel core with a distinctive carbon exterior.

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03 / AEROCELL

Distinctive
barrel fluting

Aerocell’s repeating pocket pattern gives a stainless barrel a distinctive appearance. Talk to us about availability for your barrel or upcoming build.

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Gunsmithing & custom builds

A specialist workshop.
A personal approach.

Planning a new rifle or giving an existing one a new lease of life? Work directly with True-Flite to discuss your project and arrange workshop services.

  • Rebarrelling & barrel fittingSpecialist fitting for your next True-Flite barrel.
  • Custom rifle buildsDiscuss a hunting or target rifle project with our workshop.
  • Barrel flutingExplore the available finishes for your build.
  • Accuracy assessmentWorkshop inspection and reporting by arrangement.
Anthony Walsh at the True-Flite workshop

The people behind the barrels

New Zealand roots.
Hands-on expertise.

True-Flite began manufacturing rifle barrels in 1995. Today, owner Anthony Walsh leads the business from Gisborne, bringing his machining and gunsmithing experience to the workshop.

Whether you are a hunter, target shooter, gunsmith or rifle builder, your enquiry comes straight to the people who know the product.

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Outside New Zealand?

Find a True-Flite agent or contact us to discuss supply to your destination.

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Complete your setup.

Ask us about optics, mounts and accessories to complement your rifle.

Discuss your setup ↗

Start a conversation

Tell us what you have in mind.

Looking for a barrel, planning a build or booking workshop work? Send us a few details about your project and where you are based.

anthony@trueflite.co.nz · Gisborne, New Zealand