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
Good rifles start
with a great barrel.
Made in Gisborne. Built around your rifle. True-Flite manufactures Ultra-Match stainless and carbon-wrapped rifle barrels, with specialist gunsmithing and custom builds under the same roof. From a lighter hunting rifle to your next target build, start with the barrel.
Carbon-wrapped barrels · Part of the True-Flite range
The barrel range
Your next build
starts here.
Choose stainless for your next hunting or target rifle, consider carbon when carry weight matters, or give the build a signature True-Flite finish with Aerocell fluting.
Ultra-Match
rifle barrels
Our Ultra-Match 416R stainless barrels sit at the heart of hunting and target builds. Compare the contours, calibres and twists to start your shortlist.
Explore stainless barrels ↗Carbon-wrapped
barrels
A True-Flite stainless steel core with Kilwell carbon wrapping. A compelling choice when you want a substantial profile with less weight to carry.
Explore carbon barrels ↗Distinctive
barrel fluting
Sculpted pockets, curved floors and radiused corners. Aerocell puts distinctive Gisborne machining into a barrel you will want to look at as much as carry.
Enquire about Aerocell ↗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.
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.
Meet True-Flite ↗Outside New Zealand?
Find a True-Flite agent or contact us to discuss supply to your destination.
Find worldwide agents ↗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