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Turn down barrel contour?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1137340" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Sorry but I have talked to almost all of the "Top barrel makers" and some of the not so top ones and the stress relieving procedures remain the same throughout the industry.</p><p></p><p>most will have a cover story that protects them from mullets that don't know what they are doing</p><p>just like Shilen's no fluting after there barrels are shipped. We all know it can be done under the right circumstances but they have to protect them selves from the less qualified gun smith or the DIY people.</p><p></p><p>This discussion has came up many times and being concerned about threading a barrel for a muzzle brake and did some testing and research and found zero issues as long as the criteria I posted earlier was met.</p><p></p><p>Poor workmanship on the barrel maker's or the smith's part can always lead to problems.</p><p></p><p>So it is probably good to be extra cautious when embarking down this road and not taking a chance</p><p>if one does not feel comfortable doing contouring or barrel threading.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I feel comfortable with both procedures as long as I have all the facts and verify the quality before I start.</p><p></p><p>PS: I have a personal list of barrel makers that I will not use because of there quality control and inconsistent Quality.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion based on my experiences. </p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1137340, member: 2736"] Sorry but I have talked to almost all of the "Top barrel makers" and some of the not so top ones and the stress relieving procedures remain the same throughout the industry. most will have a cover story that protects them from mullets that don't know what they are doing just like Shilen's no fluting after there barrels are shipped. We all know it can be done under the right circumstances but they have to protect them selves from the less qualified gun smith or the DIY people. This discussion has came up many times and being concerned about threading a barrel for a muzzle brake and did some testing and research and found zero issues as long as the criteria I posted earlier was met. Poor workmanship on the barrel maker's or the smith's part can always lead to problems. So it is probably good to be extra cautious when embarking down this road and not taking a chance if one does not feel comfortable doing contouring or barrel threading. Anyway, I feel comfortable with both procedures as long as I have all the facts and verify the quality before I start. PS: I have a personal list of barrel makers that I will not use because of there quality control and inconsistent Quality. Just my opinion based on my experiences. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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