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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - HK barrel making process. looking for explanation
Posted: 2/14/2006 1:09:13 PM EDT
i know they use a special process to make their barrels, but i can't find an explanation on it.  can someone explain?  thanks.

Link Posted: 2/14/2006 3:46:54 PM EDT
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It is my understanding that it is pretty much the standard hammer forging except they use a polygonal mandrel rather than the conventional land and groove mandrel.  They are harder than most barrels but that is in the material, not the process of making.
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