Rifle barrel fluting?

[Ed Rivera]

Anyone local, New England area that does rifle barrel fluting?

 

[50wt]

I cant recommend anyone , but check with some local machine shops .

 

[92G]

there are many excellent gunsmiths who do such work. I’ve sent multiple projects to LRI in Sturgis SD and cannot recommend them enough. for anyone cutting on a barrel I personally don’t care who is local…I want whoever is very good at it.

 

[Ed Rivera]

there are many excellent gunsmiths who do such work. I’ve sent multiple projects to LRI in Sturgis SD and cannot recommend them enough. for anyone cutting on a barrel I personally don’t care who is local…I want whoever is very good at it.

Yes, they are very good at it.

Both of these rifles were done in Sturgis SD. Had the Remington done about 12 years ago for my Daughter in Big Fork, Montana. 257 Weatherby. The Ruger maybe 10 years ago for myself .308 Win...

Just looking for something local this time around.

 

[smokey-seven]

Pardon my complete ignorance, but other than weight reduction, what benefit does a fluted barrel have? Better cooling?

Would the cost of cryogenic treatment compare to the cost of fluting a barrel as far as accuracy is concerned?

 

[Nick Leduc]

Pardon my complete ignorance, but other than weight reduction, what benefit does a fluted barrel have? Better cooling?

Would the cost of cryogenic treatment compare to the cost of fluting a barrel as far as accuracy is concerned?

Cooling is one benefit. I personally just like the look of it. Weight reduction is minimal, but when someone is carrying something all day, I suppose every ounce counts.

 

[92G]

Pardon my complete ignorance, but other than weight reduction, what benefit does a fluted barrel have? Better cooling?

In my case shedding 6-12 oz of weight from the barrel helps offset the weight of muzzle device + suppressor, otherwise most bolt actions will feel nose heavy. If the rifle will live on a bipod I don’t bother fluting. The weight benefit of fluting will very much depend on the profile of the barrel, length, degree of fluting, etc. It can range from minimal to enormous.

OP one Option would be to ask Steve at Northeast Arms. I’d imagine he either offers fluting or can refer to whoever does.

 

[Ed Rivera]

Pardon my complete ignorance, but other than weight reduction, what benefit does a fluted barrel have? Better cooling?

Would the cost of cryogenic treatment compare to the cost of fluting a barrel as far as accuracy is concerned?

In my experience. With the Remington there was a considerable weight difference, about 8 oz. but I did it for esthetics , I like the look. It is said that fluting does increase the area of the barrel and faster cooling, i don't know. Accuracy, again with these two rifles I can't say. They both shoot better than I can.

The Remington with factory Nosler 110 Accubond.

The Ruger with my reloads, 150 Hornady Interlock BTSP.

 

[Ed Rivera]

In my case shedding 6-12 oz of weight from the barrel helps offset the weight of muzzle device + suppressor, otherwise most bolt actions will feel nose heavy. If the rifle will live on a bipod I don’t bother fluting. The weight benefit of fluting will very much depend on the profile of the barrel, length, degree of fluting, etc. It can range from minimal to enormous.

OP one Option would be to ask Steve at Northeast Arms. I’d imagine he either offers fluting or can refer to whoever does.

Thanks for that info Sir. I'll check it out.

Ed

 

[allen-1]

I cant recommend anyone , but check with some local machine shops .

Yeah, I wouldn't do that. The chances of a local machine shop understanding barrel design considerations is kinda slim. I've taken a gun to a local machine shop to have them fabricate an optic mount for a S&W 1911; it's a custom cut dovetail and not available in the aftermarket - but cutting a barrel is specialist work.

 

[Nick Leduc]

Anyone local, New England area that does rifle barrel fluting?

Are you looking for straight cut or a twist design?

 

[Ed Rivera]

Are you looking for straight cut or a twist design?

I like straight, but twist will work.

 

[50wt]

Yeah, I wouldn't do that. The chances of a local machine shop understanding barrel design considerations is kinda slim. I've taken a gun to a local machine shop to have them fabricate an optic mount for a S&W 1911; it's a custom cut dovetail and not available in the aftermarket - but cutting a barrel is specialist work.

You wouldnt, but i was suggesting an option. Its probably not very cost effective, but most shops are more than capable of cutting some shallow flutes in a barrel .

 

[mac1911]

You wouldnt, but i was suggesting an option. Its probably not very cost effective, but most shops are more than capable of cutting some shallow flutes in a barrel .

Machine shops cut all sorts of metal with out “knowing” what the part is for or going to do.
As far as shops in mass 99% will be all
“Gunz oh no’s, cant touch it”

 

[mac1911]

Anyone local, New England area that does rifle barrel fluting?

Does the cost these days still warrant work done vs buying a new barrel?