I have a 338 with a 22" SS Sendero contour bbl,.850 at the muzzle.Is it even worth it to flute it to reduce weight and could it affect accuracy ? It is a very accurate bbl and installed on a Lawton 7000 action/older HS stock.Durability is also a factor as this is a hunting gun that does take abuse due to the nature of hunting in the Alaska bush.
Gunsmithing Questions on fluting
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Re: Questions on fluting
You could only remove about 4-5 ozs. of weight and with any barrel that has not been stress relieved fluting could have an adverse effect on accuracy. Durability not an issue.
You could only remove about 4-5 ozs. of weight and with any barrel that has not been stress relieved fluting could have an adverse effect on accuracy. Durability not an issue.
Re: Questions on fluting
you can't just go add fluting willy nilly as desired. For fluting to be affective in both weight reduction and not adversely affect the accuracy it needs to be done properly.
Consult a gunsmith, not just any but one that specializes in precision rifles.
Worth it? For me, on a factory rifle, probably not.
One thing you can do is to add weight to the gun and carry it around. When you go to hunt, remove it and you'll feel that you have the rifle you want.
One thing I used to do for practice was to get a gallon milk jug and some string. Tie it to the end of the bbl and practice holding the sights in one spot and doing dry fire exercise. As your skills progress add water.
You'll be amazed at how this little practice routine will decrease your group size and help with proper sight picture. And at the end of the day, you won't care about the weight of the gun.
you can't just go add fluting willy nilly as desired. For fluting to be affective in both weight reduction and not adversely affect the accuracy it needs to be done properly.
Consult a gunsmith, not just any but one that specializes in precision rifles.
Worth it? For me, on a factory rifle, probably not.
One thing you can do is to add weight to the gun and carry it around. When you go to hunt, remove it and you'll feel that you have the rifle you want.
One thing I used to do for practice was to get a gallon milk jug and some string. Tie it to the end of the bbl and practice holding the sights in one spot and doing dry fire exercise. As your skills progress add water.
You'll be amazed at how this little practice routine will decrease your group size and help with proper sight picture. And at the end of the day, you won't care about the weight of the gun.
Re: Questions on fluting
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could only remove about 4-5 ozs. of weight and with any barrel that has not been stress relieved fluting could have an adverse effect on accuracy. Durability not an issue. </div></div>
Pretty much what I thought.I actually like the extra weight while shooting offhand as crazy as it seems to some,just going down some of these ravines makes one wish for a lighter rifle.....not about to compromise the accuracy of this bbl for a few ounces of wt
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could only remove about 4-5 ozs. of weight and with any barrel that has not been stress relieved fluting could have an adverse effect on accuracy. Durability not an issue. </div></div>
Pretty much what I thought.I actually like the extra weight while shooting offhand as crazy as it seems to some,just going down some of these ravines makes one wish for a lighter rifle.....not about to compromise the accuracy of this bbl for a few ounces of wt
