At International Barrels Inc., precision is more than a standard—it’s a mindset. Founded by shooters, for shooters, we are a Canadian company that designs, engineers, and manufactures products driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether you're on the competition line, in the field, or refining your skills at the range, we build barrels and actions for those who know that every shot counts—because when winning matters, compromise isn’t an option.
Based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, we specialize in producing match-grade barrels and bolt-action rifle actions. Each of our barrels starts with high-grade 416R stainless steel, which we hone, hand-lap, double stress relieve, and precisely machine using advanced CNC equipment. We refine every contour, chamber, and finish to ensure peak consistency, minimal deviation, and repeatable performance in the most demanding environments.
Whether you're a hunter counting on that one shot, a law enforcement officer who only gets one chance at making things right, a world-class competitor vying for the win, or a precision enthusiast chasing tighter groups, our barrels and actions are engineered to give you the edge—shot after shot.
Every barrel and action is crafted in-house with meticulous care and craftsmanship.
Rapid Turnaround
We prioritize industry-leading production times—because performance shouldn’t come with delays.
ProveN on the Podium
Top-level shooters across North America, Europe, and beyond trust our barrels, proven in national and international competitions where they consistently deliver winning results.
Customer-First Service
We work closely with gunsmiths, builders, and individual shooters to ensure the right fit, every time.
North American
Design, made and tested in Chilliwack, BC, Canada.
Quality Steel
We use 416R German stainless steel for all of our products.
Our Mission
We serve the marksmen, competitors, and hunters who demand more from their equipment. Our mission is clear: to deliver uncompromising accuracy, outstanding service, and barrels that elevate your performance—because when every fraction of a millimeter matters, so does the barrel behind the shot.
An Engineer by trade, his experience working for Toyota Corp. has given him the skills to both enhance and simplify operations in the shop at IBI. This allows IBI to keep among the lowest lead times in the industry while allowing for an premium high end product that people can count on.
David's mission is to ensure that IBI continues to be one of the leaders in the precision rifle industry and that the company and brand live up to the expectations of our customers & dealers.
Johan S.
Chief Operating Officer
Having operated large companies with up to 150 employees, Johan enjoys managing people & teams along with taking on the challenges that a fast growing company presents.
With decades & decades of competitive target shooting, Johan tics all of the boxes having competed in
- Olympics (2008), Commonwealth Games (2006), Pan-Am games (2010), & four world championships with the most recent being in 2024 in South Africa (Palma 1000m w/ iron sights)
Al K.
President
With over 40 years of international business expertise across a broad spectrum, Al brings a wealth of knowledge & wisdom to the company & team.
He is a fiery firearms enthusiast with 35 years of top level competiton under his belt including having representing Canada at 7 Palma (1000m w/ iron sights) world Championships & numerous international matches.
Needless to say he's using IBI & Ultimatum now...
Laszlo K.
Chief Innovations Officer
Originally the founder of MDT, Laszlo knows a few things about bringing exciting new products to bear.
As our in house "mad machinist" it is his continuous innovations that help to spin out the precision barrels & actions that IBI/Ultimatum is so well known for. Laszlo is also an accomplished shooter having competed in Service Rifle, PRS & F-Class disciplines.
Ryan S.
Technical Director
Our resident salty veteran & shooter Ryan was an army marksman shooting for the Canadian forces competitively for 23 years. This has helped him become our lexicon of information which is critical in his role as Technical Director where he looks after all of the technical, warranty, service & production issues that may arise.
Ryan also shoots competitively for IBI and Team Canada in several rimfire & Centrefire disciplines such as PSR, NRL Hunter & NRL-22.
Peter H.
Sales & Marketing Director
As the Sales Director of IBI since early 2023, Peter has committed himself to improving his shooting knowledge base and to the sales & service excellence that our customers expect & deserve.
His depth of experience in business & sales has helped and will continue to help IBI grow to the next level and beyond.
A 15 year tactical & black rifle shooter, we have slowly turned him to the precision precision rifle side.
Greame
Shop Manager
Graeme has been with IBI since 2018 and in that time he has learned every aspect of precision barrel manufacturing.
His passion for quality and excellence has helped IBI become one of the top producers of precision barrels & actions in the industry. An avid fan of all things firearms, he cannot wait to get out and shoot at every opportunity.
Jaime M.
Office Manager
Jaime joined our team as our office manager here at IBI in 2024.
As the heart of the office, Jaime keeps things moving, not only managing the daily admin & payments, but assisting with shipping, export permits, and transfers. She has a passion for shotgun and pistol shooting but we are slowing converting her to precision rifle.
Chrystal P.
Shipping Lead
Chrystal joined the IBI team in 2020 and leads our shipping dept.
As an avid hunter and PRS competitor, Chrystal understands the importance of quality barrels and takes pride in making sure yours arrive well packaged and in the most efficient manner possible.
