 Fluted barrel
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04/20/2011 11:10 PM
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I was wandering what if any is the advantage of a fluted barrel?
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 12:31 AM
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s4s4u
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They're pretty ;-)
A little lighter in weight, but I like as much weight in the barrel as I can get.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 12:46 AM
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they cool a little better and also are slightly stiffer than the same barrel not fluted
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 1:15 AM
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I was just wondering. I had the choice of both in .22 LR for the same amount. I took the fluted just because I've never had one. I do like the looks a little better.
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 1:39 AM
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The theory is that more surface are will cool a barrel faster. With a 22LR, it would take quite a bit of shooting to worm that bad boy up! LOL
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 1:52 AM
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I had the barrel of my .500 Linebaugh SRH fluted and it is merely cosmetic. Sure, it took a little weigh out of it, but that gun needs all the weight it can get!
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 2:05 AM
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Ernie even made one look like the level wind on my fishing reel!!
I must say that may be one of the coolest guns on the planet..
If it jams force it! If it breaks it needed replacing anyway.
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 2:51 AM
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minnesotahunter
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I know the theory that flutes make a barrel stiffer, but I don't buy it. Seems to me that taking metal away could only weaken a barrel. Just my opinion, but what do I know.;)
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 4:48 AM
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I know the theory that flutes make a barrel stiffer, but I don't buy it. Seems to me that taking metal away could only weaken a barrel. Just my opinion, but what do I know.;)
MN I'm with you on that. You could argue stiffer in relation to weight, as a solid barrel would have to be thinner than a fluted barrel of the same weight, but I don't believe a 1" fluted will be stiffer than a 1" full bull pistol barrel.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 5:34 AM
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Ernie
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Are you talking about this one:  Ernie even made one look like the level wind on my fishing reel!!
I must say that may be one of the coolest guns on the planet..
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 5:58 AM
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Fluted barrels are only stiffer when compared to barrels of the same weight.
Barrels of the same diameter, non-fluted will be stiffer.
Flutes allow increased surface area, and thus slightly better cooling. They also, as mentioned, allow same weight barrels to be more rigid.
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Rog
Last edited by Buttermilk; 04/21/2011 5:59 AM.
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Rog
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 12:27 PM
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While looking up some other info I found this:
"TCA's Pro Hunter barrel delivers the highest muzzle velocity available while the precision fluting helps to strengthen the barrel, dissipate heat and balance the rifle for natural handling."
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04/21/2011 1:32 PM
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 2:03 PM
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Think of it this way, all the sniper rifles currently used by our militray have unflutted barrels. Only the 50 Cal sniper rifles use flutted barrels and that is to cut weight. Trust me, after having a Barret M82 SASR hanging around your next for a few hours, you will appreciate every ounce of weight they tried to save.
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/21/2011 10:23 PM
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That's an awesome barrel Ernie. Very cool.
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/24/2011 3:09 PM
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Awesome gun Ernie. What caliber is it? Would like that Fluting on my Encore.
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Re: Fluted barrel
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04/24/2011 6:48 PM
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