Zeke-BE Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Last week I just bought this 700 Remington long range 300 win mag, with a Bell and Carlson stock. I'm developing a load with 210 grain Bergers VLDs and I'm going to flute the bolt, put on a muzzle brake, and was thinking about fluting the barrel. It's a 9 pound gun and I don't mind hiking with the weight, but if it's not a big deal to flute and take a little weight off without losing accuracy then I'll do that. Should I flute? Pros and cons? Best place to machine it? And how much to flute a bolt, barrel and muzzle brake? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted August 6, 2015 I would leave it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted August 6, 2015 If you currenlty have a load developed for that barrel the load will completely change. When you do anything different to the gun you change the harmonics and therefore the point of impact can and usually does change. Even adding the brake can change how your current load works. I wait to develope loads until my guns are done. If it shoots well I would recommend leaving the barrel alone. If you really want a fluted barrel I would recommend buying a brux match grade barrel and having it installed. Adam 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOMP442 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 I wouldn't mess with it. It's good looking gun as is and 9 pounds sans scope is just about perfect for a long range rig. Besides even with a brake you are going to want all the weight you can with that caliber and bullet weight. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted August 6, 2015 I wouldn't mess with it. It's good looking gun as is and 9 pounds sans scope is just about perfect for a long range rig. Besides even with a brake you are going to want all the weight you can with that caliber and bullet weight. 100% agree! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted August 7, 2015 This one time...at band camp.... NO FLUTE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted August 7, 2015 I would not waste the money fluting a factory barrel. If you really want one, order a Bartlein, Brux, Rock Creek or Kreiger barrel and get it fluted and installed. Not sure what the contour is on the factory barrel, but you need a pretty heavy contour to flute correctly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Ok leave the barrel alone. I haven't developed a load yet. So where would be a good place to get a muzzle break and what is the cost? Do I also need to wait and flute the bolt before I develop a load? I want to flute the bolt only because it looks cool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Twistedbarrel.com What's the wait time usually? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Plan on $200 - $250 for an installed brake. I've seen them for higher and lower, but that seems to be a good average. A lot depends on the brand of brake you go with. Most any gunsmith can put a brake on for you, where a really good gunsmith comes into play is how well they blend the brake into the barrel. I've seen some that are so good that you can't tell where the barrel ends and the brake begins. It literally looks like one solid piece. On the other hand, I've seen some that look like some amateur duct taped a hunk of metal onto the end of the barrel. I have a really good gunsmith in Chandler, if that is in your area. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJ Long range Report post Posted August 7, 2015 I use Witt machine muzzle brakes. They work well and are nice on the wallet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted August 7, 2015 I have installed muzzle brakes on two rifles and had Accuracy Speaks do both of them. They are out at Rio Salado shooting range. You cannot see the line on either of my barrels and I don't think I paid over $200 for either of them. They do great work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Zeke- nice looking rifle. weight is an advantage for long range leave it as is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reezenhunter Report post Posted August 7, 2015 I'm interested in the Chandler gun Smith?? I live here and need some work done... Please pass some info thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
