barrel Question

[Chuck Yoder]

In the past several years i have heard a few experienced rifle builders say they dont like and won't build rifles with swamped barrels. Especially "A prifile" Is there a problem with A profile barrels ?

 

[Roy]

I don't know of any that will not build using a swamped barrel.. :idunno: I prefer to use a swamped barrel, because of the balance and weight. :v Now target shooters do have problems with an A-weight, but they can be a bit more finicky..

 

[Chuck Yoder]

Roy, how do you mean more finiky ? If the inletting isn't perfect will that cause possible accuracy problems because of the barrel being so small. Whereas a B or C being thicker won't be as critical concerning vibrations that could cause inaccuracy. ???

 

[Roy]

Whereas a B or C being thicker won't be as critical concerning vibrations that could cause inaccuracy. ???

From what I understand.. that or heating up. Personally I haven't experienced any problems. :v

 

[BrownBear]

I'm collecting parts for a pair of really slim rifles, and talked over A weights with the smith I'll have do the work. He said some A weghts are so slender in the middle it's possible to flex them by hand. He also pointed out that even with perfect bedding, any stock warping in our wet climate will slex the barrel right along with it. I haven't written off A weights yet, but I'll certainly share the dimensions with him and look for a veto before buying.

 

[Chuck Yoder]

I love the way they point and ballance but above that i don't care how pretty they are if they don't shoot good they won't find a home with me. I wonder if there is anyway to tell if a barrel is bent a little ?

 

[Birddog6]

Most builders will build with either swamped barrels or straight barrels, unless he possibly is building a particular rifle that requires straight barrel, or the builder just doesn't want to pay the price dif.

I did one time run across a guy that was going to take a straight one & swamp it ...... that lasted one flat & he was done with that idea. :rotf: Any swamp you could really notice with the naked eye would take some serious filing...... hours & HOURS of filing..... :shake:

A weight barrels require more critical work (IMHO), as if you have anything forced at all, it will deflect the barrel. I can lay a A weight .40 cal barrel on a table & see it flex using my little finger, that is how easy they flex. Tho I have used them, I prefer to not go past a .36 cal in a "A" weight, and .40 go to a "B" weight.

For those not use to building allot, I suggest ya use a "B" or "C" weight barrel. A Green Mtn. A weight barrel is considerably stiffer than a Rice or Getz or Colerain, as the steel in a Green Mountain is a dif type of metal. You may not notice it allot during the build til you cut the dovetails or engrave on one, then you can really tell the dif.

Keith Lisle

 

[Chuck Yoder]

thanks Keith, that pretty much answers my question. I appreciate your help.

Chuck