jlow said:Thanks for the response guys.
First, Don’t have any control on barrel diameter.
I agree that things could be different even between two “identical†barrels but was just wondering on the general side. I am buying one and have a chance to have it fluted by the maker and so ignoring price, weight, heat dissipation… Just wondering since I have heard from more than one source that barrel diameter affects the width of the accuracy node. BTW, not talking about accuracy but precision.
Thanks! This gun will be pretty much all about accuracy and is the reason I backed off from the fluting but just wanted some confirmation about the decision. Agree about the effect of other component but just want to maximize my chances.6BRinNZ said:jlow said:Thanks for the response guys.
First, Don’t have any control on barrel diameter.
I agree that things could be different even between two “identical†barrels but was just wondering on the general side. I am buying one and have a chance to have it fluted by the maker and so ignoring price, weight, heat dissipation… Just wondering since I have heard from more than one source that barrel diameter affects the width of the accuracy node. BTW, not talking about accuracy but precision.
I can't say one way or another - the trick with these type of statements is for the person to quantify to see if the difference would matter. If your planning on shooting in the 0's and 1's, I probably wouldn't do it. Width of node is another aspect again. IMO this can be affected as much by how you go about finding your accuracy node as any particular component.
Yes, the cooling bit is always a bit of a mystery to me. Certainly the fluting will increase surface area which enhance heat dissipation but my understanding is more metal i.e. a thick barrel also has the advantage of more material to suck up the heat from the chamber. Regardless, heat will not be my problem since it will be single load and usually with 2 min between shots.LHSmith said:It may offer slightly faster cooling, but it will also heat up quicker. As far as accuracy difference goes, if not done by the barrel maker......there is a chance internal dimensions will change...are you feeling lucky today?
357Mag said:Because " fluting " can lighten the barrel, one can use a larger-diameter barrel ( of otherwise same calibre, materiel; length ). The larger-diam barrel is " stiffer ".