Has anyone chopped a fluted barrel
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Re: Has anyone chopped a fluted barrel
You can but it looks like crap. Some will thread the barrel and but a cap or brake on the end.
You can but it looks like crap. Some will thread the barrel and but a cap or brake on the end.
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Only time I have seen it done where it didnt look like shit was when the barrel was threadded and the thread protector was flutted to match and terminate the flutes.
For starters it was an exceptional show of the smiths talents and second I'm sure its wasnt cheap to do. It did look very good and it was all around cool to see.
Only time I have seen it done where it didnt look like shit was when the barrel was threadded and the thread protector was flutted to match and terminate the flutes.
For starters it was an exceptional show of the smiths talents and second I'm sure its wasnt cheap to do. It did look very good and it was all around cool to see.
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I have also seen it where a thread protector and a muzzle brake were fluted to match the barrel. Looked quite good. I personally wouldn't do it without ending the flutes properly on a cap or a brake. Not that hard for a good smith to do.
I have also seen it where a thread protector and a muzzle brake were fluted to match the barrel. Looked quite good. I personally wouldn't do it without ending the flutes properly on a cap or a brake. Not that hard for a good smith to do.
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Gunsmiths over at awc chopped my barrel 26 to 18, still puzzles me how they squared off the flutes. great wrk though
Gunsmiths over at awc chopped my barrel 26 to 18, still puzzles me how they squared off the flutes. great wrk though
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That's what I'm thinking too. They refinished the parts and you can't see the seam where the collar meets the barrel.
That's what I'm thinking too. They refinished the parts and you can't see the seam where the collar meets the barrel.
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@ 308JEFF, some real craftsmanship there,those guys did a really nice job,very clean.
@ 308JEFF, some real craftsmanship there,those guys did a really nice job,very clean.
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How does the barrel feel when you clean it?
Some fluted barrels are choked after the flutes due to the MFRing process. I would not want to cut one of them back.
If you have a smooth, even bore you are likely ok.
OTOH, why bother
How does the barrel feel when you clean it?
Some fluted barrels are choked after the flutes due to the MFRing process. I would not want to cut one of them back.
If you have a smooth, even bore you are likely ok.
OTOH, why bother
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Sandrat, yup they did an excellent job, with a resonable price as well. no complaints here.
Sandrat, yup they did an excellent job, with a resonable price as well. no complaints here.
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If you don't mind me asking what was the price on the work you had done. I am looking at getting the same thing done and I think the work you had done looks great. RollingThunder51 dirrected me to your thread. Any help would be great.
If you don't mind me asking what was the price on the work you had done. I am looking at getting the same thing done and I think the work you had done looks great. RollingThunder51 dirrected me to your thread. Any help would be great.
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And...even if AUJohn is right...the end of the barrel toward the muzzle is where you want the constriction.
And...even if AUJohn is right...the end of the barrel toward the muzzle is where you want the constriction.
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How did they do that!??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308JEFF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Gunsmiths over at awc chopped my barrel 26 to 18, still puzzles me how they squared off the flutes. great wrk though </div></div>
How did they do that!??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308JEFF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Gunsmiths over at awc chopped my barrel 26 to 18, still puzzles me how they squared off the flutes. great wrk though </div></div>
