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Photos Vortex fluting on a tapered barrel

Boltfluter

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Hey guys,

Thanks to Joe Musso for allowing me to finally flute a tapered barrel in this style. Barrel is a HV contour. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks Joe.
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Regards, Paul
 
Re: Vortex fluting on a tapered barrel

do you support the barrel anywhere else besides the two ends while machining?
 
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Yes, the fixtures were removed to get a better pic of the barrel.
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Paul
 
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looks great Paul.

i cant wait to get it back.
 
Re: Vortex fluting on a tapered barrel

I have never seen one like this before, very interesting and nice. MM
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bolt fluter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, the fixtures were removed to get a better pic of the barrel.
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Paul </div></div>

...and not to divulge any trade secrets either, I'm sure, as evident from the strategically placed dish rag.
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Re: Vortex fluting on a tapered barrel

Very nice job. any idea of the weight savings?
 
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That looks great. Joe it will really compliment your bolt and the rest of your sweet ass stick. Paul it looks great. Love my bolt also!! Keep up the good work
 
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Looks awesome, just what I'm looking for. Can you do one for me, I have a HV Bartlein barrel that needs fluting and a brake installed.

Paul

P.S. nice name you got there !
 
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Looks good. Did you weigh it before and after? It'd be interesting to see how much weight you shaved off.
 
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Hey Brad,

This style of fluting is more for the cool factor, than maximum weight reduction. Sorry, I didn't weigh it.
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Paul
 
Re: Vortex fluting on a tapered barrel

Hey Paul,

I would be happy to do the work for you. Shoot me a pm when you are ready.
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Regards, Paul