Cutting down fluted barrel

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Cutting down fluted barrel

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Has anyone done this? Or is it a no no?
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Saw one once, not pretty at all...
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?

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Choice of moderator would need to be thought of.
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Yes it can be done and one of my Proof barrels is a fluted job chopped back to 310,0mm - down side is they look hideous and leave sharp edges for the unwary however a sound moderator screwed up tight to the flutes does go some way to improving the appearance.
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Blacknsilver wrote:Has anyone done this? Or is it a no no?
As already said, it's do-able but not recommended. Either look for a new barrel, or a new rifle. ;)
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