Fluted barrel and barrel block

[robbor]

Im kicking around the idea of a 36" barrel,1.12"diam) in a 6" barrel block. Is it ok to clamp a fluted barrel in a barrel block?

 

[Eddie Harren]

I see no problems with clamping a fluted barrel in a barrel block. I have one question, why flute the barrel?

 

[robbor]

Im not sure if I am going to flute it, if I did it would be to reduce weight to make it easier to carry in the field. Just covering all my bases.

 

[Mntngoat]

Your concerned about weight and you want to mount a 36" barrel? Hard to have your cake and eat it too, why not just go with a heavy 28" barrel if weight will be a problem.

Michael

 

[Eddie Harren]

My thoughts exactly. 36 inch barrel in a block. Got any idea how wide the stock has to be to accomodate a barrel block?

 

[robbor]

the idea was for the extra velocity and to be able to set back the barrel at a later date and still be 30" long. I have yet to look into stocks or how much material needs to be around the block for a stiff forend. But I am looking at the verticle split,one half) small block that shehane sells, should be about 1/2"+ less narrow than a horizontal split block. All this is a first for me so thats why I am asking questions. Id like to keep the weight down as much as possible but it is going to weight what its going to weigh. Thanks, Rob