Fluting a finished barrel

[pyplynr]

Will it screw up anything to have a prefit savage barrel fluted?

 

[John_in_WYO]

Re: Fluting a finished barrel

I don't know. You might post this in the Gunsmithing section for a definitive answer.

 

[WDL]

Re: Fluting a finished barrel

Since one barrel manufacturer will void the warranty if the barrel is fluted, I wouldn't flute and of my barrels.

 

[excess]

Re: Fluting a finished barrel

My understanding has always been that it's generally OK to flute a cut rifled barrel, but not a button rifled (or hammer forged for that matter) barrel after it has been rifled. This is because of residual stresses that are in the barrel. I don't know if that's the gospel, but it is my understanding. In short, I wouldn't due it if you care about the way it shoots.

 

[aggiesig]

Re: Fluting a finished barrel

also be weary of how close the flutes get to the chamber, the most pressure is back there and if you are doing yourself/having someone do it after the fact, you could create weak spots, and most center fire rifles are pushing 50,000-70,000 psi. you do the math.