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Recommend a gunsmith to flute a barrel?
18 February 2009, 05:30
DaleRecommend a gunsmith to flute a barrel?
Can anyone recommend a gunsmith who can flute a Ruger M77 .416 Rigby barrel, and return it within about 3 months. I have a friend who does not have Internet and wants his rifle fluted before he goes on a buffalo hunt in Namibia this July. Thanks for the help.
18 February 2009, 06:27
butchlambertCall Karl Feldcamp of Kampfeld Customs. He flutes barrels and bolts. Straight flutes, spiral flutes, diamond flutes, round flutes, and square bottom flutes.
Butch
18 February 2009, 07:05
TC1Another good one is John Farner (toomanytools) who posts here from time to time.
Terry
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18 February 2009, 08:06
wymplequote:
Another good one is John Farner (toomanytools) who posts here from time to time.
Terry
Time was never money.
I don't think he had my rifle more than 2 1/2 weeks.
18 February 2009, 08:20
ramrod340quote:
I don't think he had my rifle more than 2 1/2 weeks
Just check with him. He has never missed a time estimate with me. If the barrel is to be reblued I believe he waits until he has several and runs a batch.
As usual just my $.02
Paul K
18 February 2009, 16:27
vapodogquote:
Originally posted by TC1:
Another good one is John Farner (toomanytools) who posts here from time to time.
Terry
Yup....PM John and ask him about it....If he says he can do it then send it to him. He's a good man.
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18 February 2009, 17:41
meteMight be a good idea to stress relieve after machining.
18 February 2009, 18:53
PeglegDale- Where are you located? Might be someone close to you that could be recommended.
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18 February 2009, 18:56
LabmanDon't know where you are located, but Hart gunsmithing in Nescopek PA. does fluting. I've never had a rifle fluted, but they do have a good reputation.
Tom Z
NRA Life Member
18 February 2009, 19:00
butchlambertHart only does their own barrels.
Butch