Barrel fluting

I do it to once in a while. The thing is IMO only 5 contour or heavier with muzzle not less than 11/16" dia needs to apply. Any thinner barrell and flutting is only good for decoration....
 
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Thats the thing I'm worried about, screwing it up then having to buy another one anyways, maybe I'll start looking for a new one, also might be a chance to try a new cal. :)
Thanks guys
 
Corlane's in Dawson Cr. fluted this SS PacNor #1 Sporter barrel on a .338 build they did for me...(crappy phone pic)

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It looks great, helps shave off a few more ounces and groups under an inch. :dancingbanana:
 
BC Bigbore said:
Corlane's in Dawson Cr. fluted this SS PacNor #1 Sporter barrel on a .338 build they did for me...(crappy phone pic)

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It looks great, helps shave off a few more ounces and groups under an inch. :dancingbanana:
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Nice looking rifle, glad it's a shooter. But I wouldn't have the stones to flute a #1 with a .338 hole running through it.
 
I'd buy a fluted factory barrel but not flute one after the thing was made. Better to have the flutes before the rifling is cut.

I like the way fluting allows for a thicker barrel profile at the same weight. Whether this allows for better groups, I don't know but I hope so.
 
BC Bigbore said:
Corlane's in Dawson Cr. fluted this SS PacNor #1 Sporter barrel on a .338 build they did for me...(crappy phone pic)

IMG_3083.jpg


It looks great, helps shave off a few more ounces and groups under an inch. :dancingbanana:
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Looks nice, I wanna see more of this rifle.
 
Didn't take long thumper1, only a few weeks for the whole build. I always wanted a .338-06 in a Model 70 Fwt but the Fwt contour barrel is just a tad thin for a .338 bore. The Sporter #1 contour was as light as I could go for this project so I had it fluted to reduce the weight. Finished at 23" the whole package with scope & mounts weighs only a touch over 7lbs with the factory handle.
 
BC Bigbore said:
Didn't take long thumper1, only a few weeks for the whole build. I always wanted a .338-06 in a Model 70 Fwt but the Fwt contour barrel is just a tad thin for a .338 bore. The Sporter #1 contour was as light as I could go for this project so I had it fluted to reduce the weight. Finished at 23" the whole package with scope & mounts weighs only a touch over 7lbs with the factory handle.
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Thanks for the info. Any idea what the barrel alone weighed before it was screwed onto the action?

R.
 
I only have 1 rifle with a fluted barrel (factory fluted) and it's my only bolt action rifle which won't consistently shoot better than 3/4 MOA but it's also my best handling rifle. Removing any weight at the front end of a rifle does miracles for handling.

Sorry about the pic, factory Remington 700 CDL SF
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Alex
 
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