Barrel Fluting > AR Discussions

Posted: 10/25/2007 11:08:34 AM EDT

Does anyone know where I can get a barrel shortened and fluted? I'd prefer to support some of the vendors here on the board.... just not sure who in the hell can do that. I've seen a few folks that can shorten it for me.... but fluting... not so much.

Main reason I want to get it fluted is because I have a heavy barrel.... good lord is it heavy! Not to mention, should help reduce the weight a few ounces.

Any help would be much appreciated guys!

Posted: 10/25/2007 11:32:22 AM EDT

[#1]

Call White Oak Armament

John makes a damn nice DMR rifle barrel that's fluted under the HGs. I'm not entirely sure but I bet he does custom work on other barrels.

SC

Posted: 10/25/2007 11:38:11 AM EDT

[#2]

you'll save more weight if you just get it reprofiled.

Posted: 10/25/2007 12:13:17 PM EDT

[#3]

A fluted barrel does dissipate heat more easily though.

Posted: 10/25/2007 12:39:45 PM EDT

[#4]

I'd sell it and use the money to buy a new barrel.

If you want to keep that particular barrel I recommend ADCO.

Posted: 10/25/2007 12:46:17 PM EDT

[#5]

Contact the guys at DPMS for fluting. They've done a great job on a couple of mine. Don't know if they will work on other manufactured barrels though. Couldn't hurt to ask...

Posted: 10/25/2007 2:14:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
you'll save more weight if you just get it reprofiled.

A fluted barrel will have more rigidity and better heat shedding characteristics than a standard profile barrel of the same weight.

Not that it's that crucial, but there is at least some benefit to it.

Posted: 10/25/2007 2:15:49 PM EDT

[#7]

www.adcofirearms.com/

They will take good care of you.

Posted: 10/25/2007 2:43:28 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
you'll save more weight if you just get it reprofiled.

A fluted barrel will have more rigidity and better heat shedding characteristics than a standard profile barrel of the same weight.

Not that it's that anything near being crucial, but there is at least some benefit to it.

due to more surface area...agreed.

since we're only talking about an AR I don't suppose it's crucial either

but,

how exactly does fluting add rigidity? IMO, you're removing material, not adding it. If I take a round barrel and add 1/4" strips of steel along the length of the barrel (think multiple ribs, such as found on a shotgun barrel or Python) then I'd think you'd give it more strength.

Fluting removes material.

an analogy would be taking a 1"x1" square length of wood. Then routing two sides of it out, giving it an I-beam profile. That piece of wood will be easier to break than its unaltered profile in either direction.

So basically, I agree it allows the barrel to cool faster (perhaps not evenly), but I don't see how it can add rigidity.

just a few thoughts.

Posted: 10/25/2007 2:51:51 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

Quoted:
you'll save more weight if you just get it reprofiled.

A fluted barrel will have more rigidity and better heat shedding characteristics than a standard profile barrel of the same weight.

Not that it's that anything near being crucial, but there is at least some benefit to it.

due to more surface area...agreed.

since we're only talking about an AR I don't suppose it's crucial either

but,

how exactly does fluting add rigidity? IMO, you're removing material, not adding it. If I take a round barrel and add 1/4" strips of steel along the length of the barrel (think multiple ribs, such as found on a shotgun barrel or Python) then I'd think you'd give it more strength.

Fluting removes material.

an analogy would be taking a 1"x1" square length of wood. Then routing two sides of it out, giving it an I-beam profile. That piece of wood will be easier to break than its unaltered profile in either direction.

So basically, I agree it allows the barrel to cool faster (perhaps not evenly), but I don't see how it can add rigidity.

just a few thoughts.

I think you misread my post. A fluted barrel is more rigid than a non fluted thinner profile barrel of the same weight. While it won't be as rigid as it was before the fluting, it's still more rigid than the thinner profile barrel of the same weight.

Posted: 10/25/2007 2:56:00 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
you'll save more weight if you just get it reprofiled.

A fluted barrel will have more rigidity and better heat shedding characteristics than a standard profile barrel of the same weight.

Not that it's that anything near being crucial, but there is at least some benefit to it.

due to more surface area...agreed.

since we're only talking about an AR I don't suppose it's crucial either

but,

how exactly does fluting add rigidity? IMO, you're removing material, not adding it. If I take a round barrel and add 1/4" strips of steel along the length of the barrel (think multiple ribs, such as found on a shotgun barrel or Python) then I'd think you'd give it more strength.

Fluting removes material.

an analogy would be taking a 1"x1" square length of wood. Then routing two sides of it out, giving it an I-beam profile. That piece of wood will be easier to break than its unaltered profile in either direction.

So basically, I agree it allows the barrel to cool faster (perhaps not evenly), but I don't see how it can add rigidity.

just a few thoughts.

I think you misread my post. A fluted barrel is more rigid than a non fluted thinner profile barrel of the same weight. While it won't be as rigid as it was before the fluting, it's still more rigid than the thinner profile barrel of the same weight.

Good...thought I caught a case of the retarded for a minute.

Posted: 10/25/2007 3:00:46 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
you'll save more weight if you just get it reprofiled.

A fluted barrel will have more rigidity and better heat shedding characteristics than a standard profile barrel of the same weight.

Not that it's that anything near being crucial, but there is at least some benefit to it.

due to more surface area...agreed.

since we're only talking about an AR I don't suppose it's crucial either

but,

how exactly does fluting add rigidity? IMO, you're removing material, not adding it. If I take a round barrel and add 1/4" strips of steel along the length of the barrel (think multiple ribs, such as found on a shotgun barrel or Python) then I'd think you'd give it more strength.

Fluting removes material.

an analogy would be taking a 1"x1" square length of wood. Then routing two sides of it out, giving it an I-beam profile. That piece of wood will be easier to break than its unaltered profile in either direction.

So basically, I agree it allows the barrel to cool faster (perhaps not evenly), but I don't see how it can add rigidity.

just a few thoughts.

I think you misread my post. A fluted barrel is more rigid than a non fluted thinner profile barrel of the same weight. While it won't be as rigid as it was before the fluting, it's still more rigid than the thinner profile barrel of the same weight.

+1 Thats correct.

If you take a 3 pound barrel and reduce its weight to 2.5 pounds by cutting flutes in it...It will now be less rigid than when it was 3 pounds with no flutes. But it will still be more rigid than a 2.5 pound regular contour barrel.

Posted: 10/25/2007 3:02:02 PM EDT

[#12]

Barrel fluting always sounded like a good idea to me and I'm surprised it's not more popular.

Posted: 10/25/2007 3:10:23 PM EDT

[#13]

What's the typical cost difference in having a barrel fluted vs. just thinner contour?

Posted: 10/25/2007 3:40:57 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
What's the typical cost difference in having a barrel fluted vs. just thinner contour?

LOOK HERE.

Posted: 10/25/2007 4:07:43 PM EDT

[#15]

Check out DoubleStar. They seem to produce more fluted barrels than any other manufacturer I've seen.

Posted: 10/25/2007 5:24:28 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
www.adcofirearms.com/

They will take good care of you.

Hot damn! I didnt think steve had shop services... I just ordered some stuff from him too! Good price too!

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