I was thinking about picking up a fluted bolt for my .270 Browning. Is a spiral flute that much better than a straight flute, and where is a good site to pick one of these bolts up?
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Re: Fluted Bolts
That much better at what? What problem are you trying to fix?
That much better at what? What problem are you trying to fix?
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I have seen where debris flying around would get stuck to a bolt either because of water or grease or oil and the debris would slide into the flute allowing the bolt to function without jamming, no flute who knows what will happen.
I have seen where debris flying around would get stuck to a bolt either because of water or grease or oil and the debris would slide into the flute allowing the bolt to function without jamming, no flute who knows what will happen.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2shots</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have seen where debris flying around would get stuck to a bolt either because of water or grease or oil and the debris would slide into the flute allowing the bolt to function without jamming, no flute who knows what will happen. </div></div>
Run the bolt body dry in dusty conditions and debris will fall right off if it's not fluted. Cut flutes in the bolt body and you just created a bunch of shelfs for debris to collect.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2shots</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have seen where debris flying around would get stuck to a bolt either because of water or grease or oil and the debris would slide into the flute allowing the bolt to function without jamming, no flute who knows what will happen. </div></div>
Run the bolt body dry in dusty conditions and debris will fall right off if it's not fluted. Cut flutes in the bolt body and you just created a bunch of shelfs for debris to collect.
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This may be true, but I've heard arguments that when shooting in cold whether, having a spiral fluted bolt is desirable because it won't freeze up on you because of the minimal contact surface. Just throwing it out there. (anyone got a site or two that sells fluted bolts?)
This may be true, but I've heard arguments that when shooting in cold whether, having a spiral fluted bolt is desirable because it won't freeze up on you because of the minimal contact surface. Just throwing it out there. (anyone got a site or two that sells fluted bolts?)
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Forgive my ignorance of browning bolt action rifles but does the bolt body even rotate on them?
Edit: I also highly doubt you are going to find aftermarket fluted bolts on the shelf. Probably going to have to send yours out to have it machined if you really want it done.
Forgive my ignorance of browning bolt action rifles but does the bolt body even rotate on them?
Edit: I also highly doubt you are going to find aftermarket fluted bolts on the shelf. Probably going to have to send yours out to have it machined if you really want it done.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Forgive my ignorance of browning bolt action rifles but does the bolt body even rotate on them? </div></div>
Yes they do, at least on my model which is the A-Bolt II
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Forgive my ignorance of browning bolt action rifles but does the bolt body even rotate on them? </div></div>
Yes they do, at least on my model which is the A-Bolt II
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Can't say I've done business with them yet but I've been considering twistedbarrel.com for some future work. They show a lot of options for bolts and barrels.
Can't say I've done business with them yet but I've been considering twistedbarrel.com for some future work. They show a lot of options for bolts and barrels.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A Shadow</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Forgive my ignorance of browning bolt action rifles but does the bolt body even rotate on them? </div></div>
Yes they do, at least on my model which is the A-Bolt II </div></div>
My A-Bolt bolt does not rotate. The bolt is in a sleeve that stays put once it's in the action. The bolt rotates within the sleeve ...And for the record mine did freeze up this year deer hunting. Sleet and snow all day then she got cold and froze tight. Still would have went bang though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A Shadow</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Forgive my ignorance of browning bolt action rifles but does the bolt body even rotate on them? </div></div>
Yes they do, at least on my model which is the A-Bolt II </div></div>
My A-Bolt bolt does not rotate. The bolt is in a sleeve that stays put once it's in the action. The bolt rotates within the sleeve ...And for the record mine did freeze up this year deer hunting. Sleet and snow all day then she got cold and froze tight. Still would have went bang though.
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mostly for cool factor, and most will not be shooting in such adverse conditions as prolonged sub-zero artic conditions.
mostly for cool factor, and most will not be shooting in such adverse conditions as prolonged sub-zero artic conditions.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mostly for cool factor, and most will not be shooting in such adverse conditions as prolonged sub-zero artic conditions. </div></div>
Says the guy from Nevada.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mostly for cool factor, and most will not be shooting in such adverse conditions as prolonged sub-zero artic conditions. </div></div>
Says the guy from Nevada.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLDTYLRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Paul (Bolt Fluter) did my Remington 700 fluting and custom Tac knob and it was for the cool factor.
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Where's Paul based out of, and whats the site?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLDTYLRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Paul (Bolt Fluter) did my Remington 700 fluting and custom Tac knob and it was for the cool factor.
Where's Paul based out of, and whats the site?
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A Shadow,
I am based out of Meridian, Idaho. If you would like to check out my site just click on www.boltfluting.com
Thanks Guys
Regards, Paul
A Shadow,
I am based out of Meridian, Idaho. If you would like to check out my site just click on www.boltfluting.com
Thanks Guys
Regards, Paul
