When a barrel manufacturer says a barrel is fluted for a 26 inch finish does that mean the flutes go to 26"? If not how much room do they leave for muzzle threading etc.?
Gunsmithing Barrel fluting question
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Re: Barrel fluting question
Typically, a barrel has a standard finish length for a certain barrel contour, such as 26" for an M40 or MTU contour, and from there I think it depends on the barrel manufacturer, such as Bartlein which I believe will start the flute 4" from the breach end, and end it 2" from the muzzle. I would ask the barrel manufacturer that you're interested in what they do. I just ordered a Schneider M40 contour barrel, and I specified that the fluting start 5" from the breach, and end 4" from the muzzle. The reason is it's for a 300WM and will have a Surefire brake added when the rifle is built. The Surefire brakes overlap the end of the barrel. Also, I didn't want to lighten it up too much so it balances right.
Typically, a barrel has a standard finish length for a certain barrel contour, such as 26" for an M40 or MTU contour, and from there I think it depends on the barrel manufacturer, such as Bartlein which I believe will start the flute 4" from the breach end, and end it 2" from the muzzle. I would ask the barrel manufacturer that you're interested in what they do. I just ordered a Schneider M40 contour barrel, and I specified that the fluting start 5" from the breach, and end 4" from the muzzle. The reason is it's for a 300WM and will have a Surefire brake added when the rifle is built. The Surefire brakes overlap the end of the barrel. Also, I didn't want to lighten it up too much so it balances right.
Re: Barrel fluting question
Normally we start our flutes 6" from the breech end and stop 2" from the muzzle finish length.
Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels
Normally we start our flutes 6" from the breech end and stop 2" from the muzzle finish length.
Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels
