barrel fluting in vancouver?

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Xcr is on order, and in an effort to make it a little less nose heavy for service rifle, I'm looking for places to flute the barrel. I've seen some beautiful examples in the xcr forums from people in the states in the $120 range for a job, but obviously dont want to deal with over the border hassles.

Anyone know of a local (vancouver) that would be capable of fluting a barrel? Any other recomendations for canadian shops that do this work?

thanks


Dan

something like this

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I would love to have that job done as well. Just worried about accuracy after the fluting is done. I have heard fluting a barrel isn't as easy to do and still maintain a good accurate barrel after.
 
for service grade accuracy i think it would be ok, if you ever have problems you WILL NOT be covered I would not flute a big $$$$ barrel
 
http://www.bushmaster.com/faqs/afmmain.aspx?topicid=&faqid=&question=
"Fluting (machining lengthwise grooves into the outer surface of the barrel) increases the surface area of the barrel - thereby allowing increased radiational cooling of the barrel mass. This process also adds to the "stiffness" of the barrel which enhances its accuracy. A third benefit of fluting is that the barrel is lighter after machining removes the steel in those lengthwise grooves. A fluted barrel will last longer, shoot straighter, and is considerably lighter than a standard heavy barrel."

From Bushmaster so take it with a grain of salt. Having said that I like the idea of having barrels fluted generally but agree with Jamie that you won't be covered. I would prefer to buy them made with the fluting from the factory/barrel maker.
 
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