Fluted Bolt?

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Hi guys,

I have a Rem 722 .308 with an 8 flute stainless HEAVY barrel (1.2" diameter), and I would like to have a fluted bolt to really set the rifle off. ;-) Ive seen some sweet rifles, usually the coyote ones, with the fluted bolt. Does anyone know where I can get one for my 722? what is involved? Can I send it in and have them flute it? (put it together)?

Anyone have any suggestions for me?

Thanks for now,

Ginnz.
 
I have a tikka t3 lite and go the bolt spiraled. I forget the user I got it done by but they do it to your bolt in the rifle.
 
Im just wondering if getting my bolt fluted would affect my rifles accuracy? At this time, its deadly accurate, as the bolt is bluprinted to the action, and the lugs hand lapped. Would getting it fluted affect this in any way? I do not want to potentially sacrifice its accuracy at this time just for a cosmetic "mod".

can anyone shed some light on this? (I don't believe it would, as the lugs shouldnt be affected, but im just looking for opinions)

TIA,

Ginnz.
 
That might create some residual stress to your bolt, depends on the depth of the flute and the process. Not sure how it affect the others.
Residual stress could lead to distortion over time so stress relieve is needed. But stress relieve usually done before finish machining. Now your bolt is finished machined, so stress relieve maynot be a good idea.
 
One problem with a fluted bolt is that if you take it out in the field or bush it has a tendancy to hold crap and dump it into your trigger group when you work the action.
 
"...its soo puurty..." That'd be the only reason for fluting. Doesn't do anything else. Doesn't do anything for a barrel either. Strictly decorative. Just like brass tacks on a stock.
 
The purpose of fluting is to allow any crud between the action and bolt to get trapped in the flutes themselves, also less surface area for ice to bind things up and easier to break the bond, and it looks good.
 
sunray said:
"...its soo puurty..." That'd be the only reason for fluting. Doesn't do anything else. Doesn't do anything for a barrel either. Strictly decorative. Just like brass tacks on a stock.
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Actually it DOES do more than look whatever. It exposes the shooter to much greater danger in the event of catastrophic failure. Being as the engineers did NOT take into account the removal of metal that is integral to the structure. Having seen several bolts that were fluted many has the flutes cut through the joints where the bolt head is soldered in place.

My advice to anyone contemplating this fad is to make real sure to get a copy of the liability insurance of whom ever does the work.
Truly NOTHING says "looks cool" more than a dude with part of his head blown off.

OP would you consider getting the suspension on your car fluted? It may or may not fail at high speed.
Dirty Harry had a cool line, something about feeling lucky?
 
Oh ATR,
Posts like this are the reason your my favorite dealer!

A way of protecting us, and mocking others all in one go :)

Looks like my bolt will just get jewelwed than..
aslong as thats still safe?
* fingers crossed, vera needs to look her best*
 
Considering how many bolts are fluted I've never heard of these catastrophic failures occurring. Perhaps poor fluting practice on the part of the person doing it, but I don't think you can extrapolate from that that fluting is some kind of safety hazzard if done properly. Many factory guns come with fluted bolts. The bolt head provides all the strength during lock up, the bolt shaft doesn't really do much itself. It looks cool and is functional, I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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