Bolt fluting?

Reduces bolt strength, makes extra noise while cycling, saves you ounces, costs a bundle for little gain. An utterly pointless and possibly detrimental modification.
 
Bolt body strength - who cares... the lugs take the pressures, not the body

Cool - absolutely

Extra noise - not that I'm aware of

Costs a bundle - nah, better than a krylon paint camo job upgrade
 
I only have two rifles with fluted bolts, reason being is because they came that way.
Both are as smooth as glass and are totally silent when cycled so I disagree with the extra noise comment.
And both bolt bodies are fairly thick so I don't see them being weaker..... if they are I'll be the first to know ?
 
If I had a BR rifle which was one ounce overweight, I might flute the bolt. On anything else, I don't think I would bother.
 
Kevan said:
I only have two rifles with fluted bolts, reason being is because they came that way.
Both are as smooth as glass and are totally silent when cycled so I disagree with the extra noise comment.
And both bolt bodies are fairly thick so I don't see them being weaker..... if they are I'll be the first to know ?
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Are yours spiral or straight flutes? I know spiral flutes can seem a bit rough.
 
It's pure bling that I wouldn't do again.

Had this SS 700 done. End result was a bolt that was not as smooth during the cycle. No advantage other than visual.

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I've lernt to understand scope mounting and the age of the owner................:cool:

Lots of threads showing on the awcular lens and them horny Weaver two screws........... :rockOn:

One fine looking rifle there S/C.
 
My perspective.... Doesn't shave off much weight....... Looks kinda nice..... Highly doubt it does anything significant in the pro or con areas.... (The extra coin may be better spent on the scope and rings).....

I am bias as an engineer, as I appreciate a truly "engineered" rifle that is built to a true engineer's standards....


If it is done right, no modifications should be required.....
 
kamlooky said:
I've lernt to understand scope mounting and the age of the owner................:cool:

Lots of threads showing on the awcular lens and them horny Weaver two screws........... :rockOn:
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Right on for the lens adjustment, but those Weavers are four screw top straps and thus more tacticool.

kamlooky said:
One fine looking rifle there S/C.
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Thanks ........ Wanna buy it? :)
 
I like the way they look, and trust me, I like to tinker with my customs... however, that is a real bling expense with so little practical value it's pointless.
Of course, I like to colour case harden my bolts, and it doesn't take long before the colouring wears away in spots... so I'm really the pot calling the kettle black! :)
 
SuperCub said:
Right on for the lens adjustment, but those Weavers are four screw top straps and thus more tacticool.


Thanks ........ Wanna buy it? :)
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Maybe after our gun show when I have some spare $$.
I figured this was one rifle you wouldn't part with.
This is the 358 .............. right?

Fruck, now I ain't gonna sleep tonight..............:sok2
 
My 338 LM has a fluted bolt. The fluting has to be done right or it will cause misfeeds/rough feeding. I don't know if it is worth having done but if you are into the esthetics of your rifle it does make the rifle look pretty awesome. My flutes were cerkatoed to match the rifle so it is two tone which looks so bad ass.
 
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