Fluted barrel or not fluted?

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Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by inervate » 13 Jul 2013, 5:42 pm

Hi guys,

Wondering what the story with fluting barrels is?

Looks fancy but not sure why I want it :D
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by Monty » 13 Jul 2013, 9:19 pm

Barrel are fluted to reduce weight while keeping the barrel rigid.

Can't carry a truck axel barrelled target rifle everywhere you go.
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by Lorgar » 14 Jul 2013, 3:24 pm

As Monty said, it's to reduce weight while maintaining barrel rigidity.

RE: your comment about wanting a fluted barrel. You'd only ever buy a rifle with a factory fluted barrel.

You wouldn't have it done to the barrel of an existing rifle as it's something the barrel wouldn't be designed for and you'd likely weaken it to the point of failure by fluting it.

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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by chacka » 14 Jul 2013, 7:29 pm

Lorgar wrote:RE: your comment about wanting a fluted barrel. You'd only ever buy a rifle with a factory fluted barrel.

You wouldn't have it done to the barrel of an existing rifle as it's something the barrel wouldn't be designed for and you'd likely weaken it to the point of failure by fluting it.


So don't break out the Dremel and grind a few channels down the barrel? :D
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by tucked » 15 Jul 2013, 3:15 pm

chacka wrote:
Lorgar wrote:RE: your comment about wanting a fluted barrel. You'd only ever buy a rifle with a factory fluted barrel.

You wouldn't have it done to the barrel of an existing rifle as it's something the barrel wouldn't be designed for and you'd likely weaken it to the point of failure by fluting it.


So don't break out the Dremel and grind a few channels down the barrel? :D


Not if you like having your fingers attached.
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by RealNick » 16 Jul 2013, 4:42 pm

It's a great weight saver fluting. If you're shopping for a new rifle head to your local gun store and pick up a few similar rifles with and without fluted barrels and you'll really feel the difference.
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by Supporter » 16 Jul 2013, 8:30 pm

Tikka make a T3 hunter stainless with a fluted barrel. Nice rifle to check out if you're in the market for a new one.
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by sneaker » 16 Jul 2013, 8:43 pm

Everyone loves a Tikka :D
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by inervate » 01 Aug 2013, 2:00 pm

tucked wrote:Not if you like having your fingers attached.


I'm reasonably happy with my fingers being attached. I think I'll leave the Dremel alone and keep them that way.
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by Drm » 01 Aug 2013, 9:49 pm

Also helps to cool the barrel by increasing its surface area.
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Re: Fluted barrel or not fluted?

Post by Monty » 01 Aug 2013, 10:19 pm

Drm wrote:Also helps to cool the barrel by increasing its surface area.


Yep, that's true too.

Not really relevant if you're out hunting and only putting out a few shots in a day, but good for a day at the range where you're shooting a lot.
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