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I'm going to have one of my rifle barrels fluted. I can't decide between straight or spiral. I really like the looks of several spiral fluting jobs I've seen. On the other hand there seems to be a large variation in how they turn out. I have not liked many I've seen. I'm sure it depends on the contour, shape of barrel and requested flute specs such as degree of rotation and width. Maybe I should just play it safe and go with conventional straight flutes?

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FWIW, I've seen a few spiral fluted tubes that looked good ... however, most of what I've seen I haven't liked - but that's likely more a personal preference than anything else ...

that said, I much prefer the traditional straight flutes ... relatively wide and deep at that ...


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Personally I like straight flute, they look cool and utilitarian. The sprirals look "gimmicky" and like a toy. Do a stainless barrel with red spirals and it will look like a candy cane! At the end it's all about personal choice since in my opinion, flutes are only cosmetic.

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Be different go SPIRAL!!!!!!!!!!

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or like this

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Now that's different.



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I like fluting of any kind, but really dig them spirals!!

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Respectfully, the spiral flutes on a barrel look tacky. I like the spirals fine on the bolt.


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Originally Posted by OldCenterChurch
Respectfully, the spiral flutes on a barrel look tacky. I like the spirals fine on the bolt.


x2 I have no problem with spirals on the bolt, I like the Rem Ti bolts.

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Originally Posted by Mod7Nut
I like fluting of any kind, but really dig them spirals!!
TenFo!!!!! ESPECIALLY Kampfelds!!!!!!!!! grin

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I prefer spiral fluted barrels--shallow ones on the inside. grin

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Be really different and go octagon !


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I have 180degree flutes on my Kampfeld be going to try 360 degree spiral on the one he has now, I like em but it is preference.


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