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AdamZx3
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I was wondering why exactly a fluted barrel is better than a barrel with a more narrow taper that has the same surface area as the fluted one?
If they had the exact same surface area, wouldn't they both weigh the same? I suppose the fluted might have more stiffness than the smaller barrel?
But also wouldn't the fluted barrel be less stiff with the extra material removed?
The rifle would have a goal to be lightweight, fired about 5 times rapidly max, and have a short 20" barrel (so stiffness might not be an issue?) It would also be chambered in 308.
Several searches seem to be debatable at best, any opinions?
If they had the exact same surface area, wouldn't they both weigh the same? I suppose the fluted might have more stiffness than the smaller barrel?
But also wouldn't the fluted barrel be less stiff with the extra material removed?
The rifle would have a goal to be lightweight, fired about 5 times rapidly max, and have a short 20" barrel (so stiffness might not be an issue?) It would also be chambered in 308.
Several searches seem to be debatable at best, any opinions?