Stainless or blued fluted?

[nodakor]

Stainless or fluted blued?
I've decided on a Cooper repeater in 6.5x284 with synthetic stock. My only decision is stainless or blued fluted barrel.
Both barrels have the same diameter and contour.
Is there any benefit to a non-fluted barrel? Is a non-fluted barrel more accurate?

Thanks!

 

[alf]

Given the choice, stainless every time.

Fluting serves two purposes, cosmetic and weight saving, adding expense.

As to the last two questions, possibly and maybe.....

 

[Preacher]

Don't forget that flutes will cool a barrel quicker too..
A nice Walnut stocked, blued steel rifle is shore nice to look at too..

 

[Shynloco]

Stainless or fluted blued?
I've decided on a Cooper repeater in 6.5x284 with synthetic stock. My only decision is stainless or blued fluted barrel.
Both barrels have the same diameter and contour.
Is there any benefit to a non-fluted barrel? Is a non-fluted barrel more accurate?

Thanks!

Might I ask what your purpose is with this rifle? Personally, I'd go with the stainless which isn't as "pretty" as the flueted, but I've found they clean up easier than the blued barrels. And that heat dissipation issue depends on the intended purpose of the rifle. Haven't seen too many Benchrest Rifles with flueted barrels. But if it's for hunting purpose, then weight/contour makes a difference for most.