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Re: Fluted Barrels? Foxbat #5682324 10/05/11
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger
RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ	I don't think that's it's dangerous to flute a barrel that's lighter in contour, I was just stating that his choices might be limited as to what he could get fluted. Guess I should have stated that more clearly. Just my personal preference that if I went with the flutes, I would only have it done by the barrel maker so that any heat treating needed would be done by the maker and final lapping as well so that the barrel meets spec and proper stress relieving as well. Regarding the stainless and minimum contours, I think that's a bunch of BS as even Crucible states that their 416R is safe to use in temps as low as -40F in sporter contours.

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Re: Fluted Barrels? 1minute #5682423 10/05/11
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,853 Grants Pass,OR Ringman Campfire Ranger
Ringman Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,853 Grants Pass,OR	1minute, The Savage I have used to have a 26" heavy barrel. Now it has a thin barrel. It has enough room between the barrel and plastic stock for twigs to get in. Looks it does't have, but it is lighter by a bunch. "Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter

Re: Fluted Barrels? Hondo64d #5682588 10/05/11
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,630 7 STW Campfire Outfitter
7 STW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,630	Originally Posted by Hondo64d I like the theories in support of a fluted barrel, and like the looks, so my latest build has a fluted #4. When deciding on the interrupted vs straight fluting, the guys at Brux thought the interrupted fluting would offer marginally more stiffness, so that's the way I went. John The bottom one is great.Haven't see too many like that.

Re: Fluted Barrels? 30338 #5682693 10/05/11
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker
Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country	Originally Posted by 30338 Thanks Hondo. Got some meat on that fore end. Yeah, as discussed in other threads, it may not be the ideal fit for that forend. It is a compromise. I didn't want to go heavier or lighter in barrel, and after discussion with McMillan, decided the #4 Brux would just be too tight a squeeze in the McMillan Hunter, as opposed to the Remington Hunter I finally selected. John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Fluted Barrels? RDFinn #5682807 10/05/11
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 13,957 Spring Hill, FL F Foxbat Campfire Outfitter
Foxbat Campfire Outfitter F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 13,957 Spring Hill, FL	Originally Posted by RDFinn I don't think that's it's dangerous to flute a barrel that's lighter in contour, I was just stating that his choices might be limited as to what he could get fluted. Guess I should have stated that more clearly. Just my personal preference that if I went with the flutes, I would only have it done by the barrel maker so that any heat treating needed would be done by the maker and final lapping as well so that the barrel meets spec and proper stress relieving as well. Regarding the stainless and minimum contours, I think that's a bunch of BS as even Crucible states that their 416R is safe to use in temps as low as -40F in sporter contours. Didn't take what you said as a claim. Was just pointing out some examples of how much (little) that #4 manufacturer requirement may be worth.

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Re: Fluted Barrels? Fischer #5693413 10/08/11
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 205 Back in Louisiana S SpencerSS Campfire Member
SpencerSS Campfire Member S Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 205 Back in Louisiana	Originally Posted by Fischer There's a reality check. I like the way they look and it played a part in my decision to buy a particular rifle that I really, really didn't need. Although I did find ways to justify it in my own mind, once I had it in my hands. It's funny how it's actually easier to fool yourself than anybody else. I might go on an elk hunt some day, right?? I say looking cool is reason enough and if there's any real benefit, it's icing on the cake. What was my purpose for this? NRA Endowment member, BAA Lifer, USPSA Life member, SCSA Life member, ICORE To teach those that don't know, To remind those that do Know, To correct those that think they know. -Helio Gracie

Re: Fluted Barrels? JohnMoses #5693422 10/08/11
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter
Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807	I see no practical advantage to the fad of fluted barrels. If you like them fine. I do like to look of an octagon barrel but they are not practical except on a full custom built for looks. "If you don't know what shape to make something then make it round." All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Fluted Barrels? SpencerSS #5693785 10/09/11
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker
Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country	Spencer, That is a GREAT looking rig. What are the details? John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Fluted Barrels? Hondo64d #5693883 10/09/11
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,324 Central British Columbia zxc Campfire Regular
zxc Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,324 Central British Columbia	If you have two barrels the same weight and one is fluted it will be stiffer due to the increased / greater surface area.

Re: Fluted Barrels? Hondo64d #5698351 10/10/11
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 205 Back in Louisiana S SpencerSS Campfire Member
SpencerSS Campfire Member S Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 205 Back in Louisiana	Originally Posted by Hondo64d Spencer, That is a GREAT looking rig. What are the details? John My Blue Rifle: 700 SA 284win 22" PN SS (I don't know the contour) McMillan Rem Classic, 50% Black, 25%white, 25%blue Wyatt's Box Calahan Firing Pin Assymbly, Blue shroud of course All flutes- Blue dura-coat, or cera-kot, or one of them, somebody did the work for me. I don't have a weight on her, but She handles nice. NRA Endowment member, BAA Lifer, USPSA Life member, SCSA Life member, ICORE To teach those that don't know, To remind those that do Know, To correct those that think they know. -Helio Gracie

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Re: Fluted Barrels? SpencerSS #5699403 10/10/11
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter
VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia	I think flutes look cool, but do I think they hold an advantage in cooling over non fluted barrels? not enough to notice really, I have both fluted and non fluted barreled rifles and don't notice any difference in cooling time between them and there's very little weight savings on the rigs I have with #2 barrel contours, should be a noticeable weight savings with a heavier contour barrel, but again I do like the look, which is also a personal thing.............HB

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