Gunsmithing ar15 barrel flouting weight loss ?

[1shot2kill]

How much weight can be taken off of a barrel by fluting under the hand guard .920 dia ?

 

[xringaccuracy]

Not much, estimate would be 5-6 ounces. Others will have a more precise number

 

[kerrpump]

I believe Long Rifle's Inc. has a barrel fluting Calculator on their website.

 

[Rthur]

Contact Kampfeld Customs and they can give you an accurate answer. The do quite a few.
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