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    [QUOTE=Oli1102;846120]Hi all,

    I am looking at getting the bolt fluted for a Howa 1500 (Short Action) I have recently purchased. I know it is largely aesthetic but Im putting a bit of coin into this build with optics, chassis etc so figure whats $150 in the scheme of things. I am also hoping the slight reduction in weight will make bolt throws lighter and therefore quicker/smoother.

    I have looked at historic posts and notice that largely people are suggesting Gunworks. I contacted them and they stated that the Howa steel is harder than other manufacturers and wears their tooling excessively... So they wont do it... Any other suggestions or recommendations? I emailed Greystone as I have only ever seen good things and high standard come out of their shop but haven't had a response in a month or so.[/QUOTE @DPT @Friwi

    Could email Dean Maisey

    Or Arthur Cleland

    Or mae.

    Or Allan Carr in Wellington.

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    [QUOTE=Russian 22.;846125]
    Quote Originally Posted by Oli1102 View Post
    Hi all,

    I am looking at getting the bolt fluted for a Howa 1500 (Short Action) I have recently purchased. I know it is largely aesthetic but Im putting a bit of coin into this build with optics, chassis etc so figure whats $150 in the scheme of things. I am also hoping the slight reduction in weight will make bolt throws lighter and therefore quicker/smoother.

    I have looked at historic posts and notice that largely people are suggesting Gunworks. I contacted them and they stated that the Howa steel is harder than other manufacturers and wears their tooling excessively... So they wont do it... Any other suggestions or recommendations? I emailed Greystone as I have only ever seen good things and high standard come out of their shop but haven't had a response in a month or so.[/QUOTE @DPT @Friwi

    Could email Dean Maisey

    Or Arthur Cleland

    Or mae.

    Or Allan Carr in Wellington.
    Dean wont flute unless he has had a change of heart

 

 

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