So what's the difference between fluting a cut or button.And turning or fluting introduces a whole new set of stresses.
So what's the difference between fluting a cut or button.And turning or fluting introduces a whole new set of stresses.
Have you ever stress relieved rifle barrels?It is never "Stress Free" only reduced or relaxed stress. Are you ISO certified? I am?
Do it all BEFORE you relieve it Not after! Every operation changes things
I can straighten raw bar stock with a torch water and an indicator and a couple vee blocks W/I .005
but it won't stay when you start cutting it?
It isnt even closeIt should be about the same? Length of time and Temp. might not be the same
but it works.
I'll just get another barrel in the contour/ weight that's more agreeable for hunting that will also support a suppressor.
My .260 shoots wonderfully, but the barrel is a bit too heavy to hunt with.
It is 24" long, set up for a switch lug, & has a timed Muzzle Attachment on the end.
If I can get it fluted without compromising accuracy I'd like to do so.
Realistically, How much weight can be removed?
Are there any East/ South East Smiths that are known for successfully turning down or fluting a Barrel?
There is a sponsor on here that is on the Left Coast, but I assume shipping back & forth would take the better part of 2 weeks.
I'd prefer to have this one fluted or turned, (whatever is possible), but if it will affect accuracy that's a no go for me: I'll just get another barrel in the contour/ weight that's more agreeable for hunting that will also support a suppressor.
Thoughts?