re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

[robdes]

I have a DTA with a 338 barrel conversion. The barrel is fluted and is 26" long. I am thinking about cutting it down to 23" and slimming the barrel down considerably. Is this possible? Can I drop a few lbs this way, or only oz's. I know that this will reduce the accuracy after the first few shots (at least I think this will happen), but I would like to lighten the gun for hunting.

Thanks for the info.

 

[robdes]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

anybody?

 

[Mute]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

Cutting normally isn't a problem. However, cutting and slimming down a fluted barrel is going to be problematic. I think you'd be better off selling this one and having a new one made from scratch to your specs.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

Cut rifled barrels are ok, if it is recontoured very slowly with shallow cuts and lots of cooling. Button rifled or hammer forged barrels are a no-no. This was confirmed by Kreiger, GAP, and Rock Creek.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mnshortdraw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cut rifled barrels are ok, if it is recontoured very slowly with shallow cuts and lots of cooling. Button rifled or hammer forged barrels are a no-no. This was confirmed by Kreiger, GAP, and Rock Creek. </div></div>



moving metal around on a already completed barrel such as fluting ...or recontouring goofs on the lands and grooves already in place....you can do it...but you will not have any luck in retaining groups and or accurracy.

 

[jasonk]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

You'll be time and money ahead to just have a new one made to spec. Plus you can still have the 26" one for LR work and nice 22" slimline for hunting.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">



moving metal around on a already completed barrel such as fluting ...or recontouring goofs on the lands and grooves already in place....you can do it...but you will not have any luck in retaining groups and or accurracy. </div></div>
Right, I wouldn't mess with a previously fluted barrel.

 

[robdes]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

Thanks all- it sounds like a no-go

 

[mouse07410]

Re: re-contour a barrel? DTA 338LM

Yep. Get another barrel made to your spec if you must.