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  1. 28-11-2017, 09:56 PM #1
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    Spiral Fluting Barrel

    Does anyomne do this in NZ? Any one had it done?
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  3. 28-11-2017, 10:56 PM #2
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    I think I’ve seen a spiral done by gunworks
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  4. 28-11-2017, 11:05 PM #3
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    I thought that went on the inside?
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    The spiral fluting would go real nice with a rainbow hydra-dip on your stock mate
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    Are you a bit "twisted" there Ryan??
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    Quote Originally Posted by GWH View Post
    The spiral fluting would go real nice with a rainbow hydra-dip on your stock mate
    Only if it's got unicorns on it too...
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  8. 29-11-2017, 08:06 AM #7
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    Just thinking of direction for new build and quite like the vias stock with spiral fluted barrel..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    Just thinking of direction for new build and quite like the vias stock with spiral fluted barrel..
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    That is very smart
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  10. 29-11-2017, 09:02 AM #9
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    I recall that a chap on one of the forums here had it done and I'm pretty sure it was Hardy who did it. Several years ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    Just thinking of direction for new build and quite like the vias stock with spiral fluted barrel..
    What cal you thinking?
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  12. 29-11-2017, 10:31 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rwt View Post
    What cal you thinking?
    270....ish
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    270....ish
    The bait has gone out Most of know what you are up to and now a rotini barrel
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    270....ish
    So the fluting will be left hand thread.
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  15. 29-11-2017, 11:41 AM #14
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    I'm pretty sure I saw a picture posted by @Sidney of his built rifle and it had twisted fluting...?
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  16. 29-11-2017, 11:46 AM #15
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    Could ask the likes of Mark McFarlane at desert guns in Cromwell if he does?
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