Posted by Larry on February 08, 1999 at 18:42:15:
In Reply to: Question for OUTLAW:Fluted barrels? posted by Ross on February 08, 1999 at 17:45:40:
I'm not a 'smith' but fluting gives the barrel the same rigidity as a 'regular' bull barrel and increases the surface area to aid in cooling. Or so the story goes. I also think they are prettier/better looking.