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My barrel needs to go on a Diet!
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<blockquote data-quote="25WSM" data-source="post: 1778496" data-attributes="member: 38048"><p>I talk to a few of my barrel makers all the time and the complexities of building barrels is something to behold. As a 30 yr master gunsmith I can tell you I could not put forth any facts into this subject and feel like I'm doing it any justice do I won't. I do know I have discussed fluting barrels with them on many occasions and they all have their opinions too. In a nutshell here is my on this based on my observations and discussions with my barrel makers. First I need to break this in 2. Target rifles or extreme accuracy rifles and hunting rifles. I personally would not flute a precision Target barrel. Done on that side.</p><p>As far as hunting rifles go I have not seen fluting hurt accuracy one bit. I have never got a barrel back that didn't shoot. I put new ones on all the time and they still make my accuracy requirements. Big spiral flutes will reduce weight nicely. A 26 inch barrel in mag contour or sendero can be fluted to make the gun Ballance much better in the hands. Not so muzzle heavy. Customers like the way they look and it's not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things. I use Twisted Barrel and his work is top notch for sure. I wouldn't hesitate to flute a barrel. Even one that already hammers. I'm mean look the op has one that hammers but it still not making him happy. I want to be happy with my equipment. </p><p>Shep</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="25WSM, post: 1778496, member: 38048"] I talk to a few of my barrel makers all the time and the complexities of building barrels is something to behold. As a 30 yr master gunsmith I can tell you I could not put forth any facts into this subject and feel like I'm doing it any justice do I won't. I do know I have discussed fluting barrels with them on many occasions and they all have their opinions too. In a nutshell here is my on this based on my observations and discussions with my barrel makers. First I need to break this in 2. Target rifles or extreme accuracy rifles and hunting rifles. I personally would not flute a precision Target barrel. Done on that side. As far as hunting rifles go I have not seen fluting hurt accuracy one bit. I have never got a barrel back that didn't shoot. I put new ones on all the time and they still make my accuracy requirements. Big spiral flutes will reduce weight nicely. A 26 inch barrel in mag contour or sendero can be fluted to make the gun Ballance much better in the hands. Not so muzzle heavy. Customers like the way they look and it's not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things. I use Twisted Barrel and his work is top notch for sure. I wouldn't hesitate to flute a barrel. Even one that already hammers. I'm mean look the op has one that hammers but it still not making him happy. I want to be happy with my equipment. Shep [/QUOTE]
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