Rifle Barrel Turning
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As Dennis pointed out, the depth of the flutes has a big impact. One really has to be able to take another cut after the flutes are gone to smooth out the inevitable chatter from turning the flutes of. If the flutes are too deep, it is a waste of time. Going from a 4 to a 2 may not be enough to remove the flutes (you don't say who's 4 or who's 2).
While re-contouring a barrel is not a big deal, by the time a gunsmith sets his lathe up to contour, removes and replaces the barrel, recrowns, polishes and beadblasts, he will be lucky to get away with two hours. Check with your local machine shop or auto dealership to see what 2 hours should cost. Regards, Bill.
While re-contouring a barrel is not a big deal, by the time a gunsmith sets his lathe up to contour, removes and replaces the barrel, recrowns, polishes and beadblasts, he will be lucky to get away with two hours. Check with your local machine shop or auto dealership to see what 2 hours should cost. Regards, Bill.
Thank you for your response gentlemen . I was convinced by the gunsmith to go with a larger contour when I rebarreled my Kimber 8400 . Now I have a firearm that is much to muzzel heavy for my liking . I am trying to figure out whether to keep it or sell it and start over . Thanks again Todd
The idea behind the rebarrel was get the rifle shooting moa or better.
2 1/4" was the best the rifle would do ( hand loaded , shooting rest , factory ammo and various shooters ) with the factory tube .
I still wanted a lightwieght backpacking rifle.
I really like this gun, right now it shoots a consistant .3 " groups with 140 gr. Accubonds and 67 gr of H4831sc .
Please don't give me the suck it up and pack it stuff. All my hunting is backpacking and these aging bones are trying to keep everything at a minimum ( including my waist line ) .
It may be in the classifieds soon.
2 1/4" was the best the rifle would do ( hand loaded , shooting rest , factory ammo and various shooters ) with the factory tube .
I still wanted a lightwieght backpacking rifle.
I really like this gun, right now it shoots a consistant .3 " groups with 140 gr. Accubonds and 67 gr of H4831sc .
Please don't give me the suck it up and pack it stuff. All my hunting is backpacking and these aging bones are trying to keep everything at a minimum ( including my waist line ) .
It may be in the classifieds soon.
