i sure hope i didn't induce any stress into it. 
Gunsmithing i may have effed up fluting this barrel.
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How many rounds and what caliber?
How many rounds and what caliber?
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it was a .243 but i don't know the round count. i'll ask tomorrow.
it was a .243 but i don't know the round count. i'll ask tomorrow.
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Very cool. Excellent tool for explaining things to those who don't understand the anatomy of a chamber/barrel. Is that a ring of carbon just forward of the neck area?
Very cool. Excellent tool for explaining things to those who don't understand the anatomy of a chamber/barrel. Is that a ring of carbon just forward of the neck area?
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That's wicked! A side port to watch the bullet travel down the barrel,I want one!
That's wicked! A side port to watch the bullet travel down the barrel,I want one!
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Should work fine, what's the weight savings?
Should work fine, what's the weight savings?
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Looks like a great brake to me.
Looks like a great brake to me.
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A little JB weld and it should be good as new. Just be sure to index the bad side down.
What was the purpose of this or were you just wanting to inspect and make a cool looking window.
A little JB weld and it should be good as new. Just be sure to index the bad side down.
What was the purpose of this or were you just wanting to inspect and make a cool looking window.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GasLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Should work fine, what's the weight savings? </div></div>
it shaved somewhere between 1/2 and 3/4 of a pound but i did it more for the cooling effect. the barrel never seems to get above ambient temperature now.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GasLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Should work fine, what's the weight savings?
it shaved somewhere between 1/2 and 3/4 of a pound but i did it more for the cooling effect. the barrel never seems to get above ambient temperature now.
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i would do 3 flutes
i would do 3 flutes
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Who needs a borescope
Who needs a borescope
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Damn. Just hit cycle start and walk away!!!!!
Nothin but gravy.
Damn. Just hit cycle start and walk away!!!!!
Nothin but gravy.
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minimal difference between 1" & .1"
minimal difference between 1" & .1"
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thats pretty dang neat
thats pretty dang neat
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Could you post a picture with a round in the chamber? I would love to actually see how everything comes together.
Could you post a picture with a round in the chamber? I would love to actually see how everything comes together.
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Convertabarrel...You know, for those nice sunny days.
Convertabarrel...You know, for those nice sunny days.
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I bet you won't run into pressure problems with that barrel...
I bet you won't run into pressure problems with that barrel...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">minimal difference between 1" & .1" </div></div>
i <span style="font-style: italic">may</span> have made that mistake once or twice
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">minimal difference between 1" & .1" </div></div>
i <span style="font-style: italic">may</span> have made that mistake once or twice
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">minimal difference between 1" & .1" </div></div>
Been there, done that. Made that mistake on the Z once and spent the rest of the night realigning the cross slide and tool post.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">minimal difference between 1" & .1" </div></div>
Been there, done that. Made that mistake on the Z once and spent the rest of the night realigning the cross slide and tool post.
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Stand behind 3 feet of plexiglass, shoot it and record it for us to watch.
Stand behind 3 feet of plexiglass, shoot it and record it for us to watch.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trilogymac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Damn. Just hit cycle start and walk away!!!!!
Nothin but gravy.
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LOL
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trilogymac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Damn. Just hit cycle start and walk away!!!!!
Nothin but gravy.
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LOL
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I'll fire it for 100 dollars and a case of beer.
I'll fire it for 100 dollars and a case of beer.
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Just flip the switch and put the mill in reverse. That'll fill right back in. Easy squeezy lemon peazy.
Just flip the switch and put the mill in reverse. That'll fill right back in. Easy squeezy lemon peazy.
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A little duct tape will cover that up.
A little duct tape will cover that up.
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Barrel for sale. Clean, one owner.
Barrel for sale. Clean, one owner.
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Cleaning it should be a piece of cake.
Cleaning it should be a piece of cake.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kyle88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A little duct tape will cover that up. </div></div>
I would just put it on the stock side and bed it good!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kyle88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A little duct tape will cover that up. </div></div>
I would just put it on the stock side and bed it good!
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Looks like a commercial sale to me.
Nice one Bert!
Looks like a commercial sale to me.
Nice one Bert!
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Most carbine length handguards or free floats will cover that. Just use a solid one and no ones the wiser.
Most carbine length handguards or free floats will cover that. Just use a solid one and no ones the wiser.
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Wyatts box? I think ear plugs are mandatory.
Wyatts box? I think ear plugs are mandatory.
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Cool for use explaining chamber, lead, and bore to hunters.
Cool for use explaining chamber, lead, and bore to hunters.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzy Bunny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could you post a picture with a round in the chamber? I would love to actually see how everything comes together. </div></div>
yeah, this i would like to see
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzy Bunny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could you post a picture with a round in the chamber? I would love to actually see how everything comes together. </div></div>
yeah, this i would like to see
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That is a seriously good teaching aid.
For us uneducated shooters, can you gunsmiths out there tell us how much of that barrel ahead of the chamber is considered burned out?
Before being milled, how well did this barrel shoot?
That is a seriously good teaching aid.
For us uneducated shooters, can you gunsmiths out there tell us how much of that barrel ahead of the chamber is considered burned out?
Before being milled, how well did this barrel shoot?
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i like that loaded chamber indicator you have there.
i like that loaded chamber indicator you have there.
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Have you tried some duct tape on it? The high pressure kind.
Have you tried some duct tape on it? The high pressure kind.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like a commercial sale to me.
Nice one Bert! </div></div>
yep, that's what all my posts are about. they have nothing to do with sharing information and ideas.
DISCLAIMER: the above comment was sarcasm. i am not in business and i don't make money doing machine work and/or gunsmithing. i'm just some guy that likes to build stuff for himself in his garage as a hobby.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like a commercial sale to me.
Nice one Bert! </div></div>
yep, that's what all my posts are about. they have nothing to do with sharing information and ideas.
DISCLAIMER: the above comment was sarcasm. i am not in business and i don't make money doing machine work and/or gunsmithing. i'm just some guy that likes to build stuff for himself in his garage as a hobby.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tigerfan9</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzy Bunny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could you post a picture with a round in the chamber? I would love to actually see how everything comes together. </div></div>
yeah, this i would like to see </div></div>
i don't shoot a .243 so i don't have a loaded round that will fit this. i do want to do what you are saying though as i think it would be a good demonstration. if i can scrounge up a 6" or so drop from a new barrel blank, i'll chamber it with something i load for and then section it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tigerfan9</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzy Bunny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could you post a picture with a round in the chamber? I would love to actually see how everything comes together. </div></div>
yeah, this i would like to see </div></div>
i don't shoot a .243 so i don't have a loaded round that will fit this. i do want to do what you are saying though as i think it would be a good demonstration. if i can scrounge up a 6" or so drop from a new barrel blank, i'll chamber it with something i load for and then section it.
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You'd better run a PRI handle and a gas vent, or you'll be getting some 'icky blowback' right in the face. LOL
You'd better run a PRI handle and a gas vent, or you'll be getting some 'icky blowback' right in the face. LOL
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I think you'll be surprised at how little pressure is generated. I've shot 22's in 6MM barrels and the bullet would hit about 50 yds. down range. Powder requires a confined space to build pressure. The carbon ring is pretty ugly.
I think you'll be surprised at how little pressure is generated. I've shot 22's in 6MM barrels and the bullet would hit about 50 yds. down range. Powder requires a confined space to build pressure. The carbon ring is pretty ugly.
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That is awesome, thank you for posting it! I knew how everything worked inside, but it's great to have a visual aid.
That is awesome, thank you for posting it! I knew how everything worked inside, but it's great to have a visual aid.
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bad ass! i noticed your end mill was very sharp..
bad ass! i noticed your end mill was very sharp..
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it sounds like this had about 1700 rounds through it. they were 115 dtacs at about 3050 fps.
it sounds like this had about 1700 rounds through it. they were 115 dtacs at about 3050 fps.
