Posted by Damon on February 09, 1999 at 06:35:04:
In Reply to: Re: Question for OUTLAW:Fluted barrels? posted by Walter on February 08, 1999 at 21:03:55:
Removing material make sthe barrel weaker and less stiff.
The confusion comes when you compare apples and oranges.
A fluted barrel is stronger/stiffer than a barrel of equal weight.
If youtake a barrel and flute it, it will be weaker/more compliant.
By the way, who said stiffer was better in the first place?
And who cares how strong the barrel is? When's tha last time you
hung a heavy object on the end? Food for thought.