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7/19/2012 8:31:45 PM EDT
I am working on gathering parts for a 3-gun upper. I have a BHW 18' rifle lengh barrel....

•Caliber: 5.56x45mm (NATO)
•Barrel Length: 18" H-Bar Profile
•Gas System: Rifle-Length
•Barrel Material: 416 Stainless Steel
•Barrel Finish: Matte Black
•Rifling: 1:8 Polygonal 3 groove
•M4 feed ramp is included
•Under Handguard: 0.88 inches
•In front of gas block: 0.73 inches
•Threading (TPI): 1/2x28"
•Weight: 2.2lbs
•Magnetic particle inspections and other non-destructive testing performed on barrels by manufacturer.

I am thinking about sending it in to be lightened up. What is a better option: fluting or a lighter contour? What contour?


7/20/2012 5:23:53 AM EDT
[#1]
.700 contour
7/22/2012 8:28:02 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
.700 contour


Entire barrel?

7/22/2012 6:20:19 PM EDT
[#3]
i wouldnt bother with the front. you'll only lose 0.7-1.3 oz. nott worth it. IMO
7/23/2012 7:39:37 AM EDT
[#4]
On its way Thanks fellas.