Gunsmithing Bolt fluting and micro slick....
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There is no sweeter smell than microslick before mixed with the hardener.
Thanks ! How’s the turn around time ?
They are probably the quickest in the business. The owner isn't one to dabble around. You could send them a question or call to find out.
I just noticed on the bolt fluting page it says "Please allow 2 - 8 days for rotation through the shop". Coating time would be added to that.
-- Todd
I just noticed on the bolt fluting page it says "Please allow 2 - 8 days for rotation through the shop". Coating time would be added to that.
-- Todd
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I will give them a call . That’s not bad at all. If I got it back in 2 weeks I would be happy
Just remember that they will not flute a Savage Bolt and will not refund if you send them on anyway.
FWIW - No Savage stuff to LRI.
VooDoo
FWIW - No Savage stuff to LRI.
VooDoo
Here is a direct link to the fluting stuff:
GUNSMITHING SERVICES: BOLT FLUTING
In 2010 LRI launched a Group Buy that ushered in a new chapter in how this work gets performed. In one month we fluted over 600 bolts! Since that time we've fluted literally thousands of bolts covering a broad range of manufacturers. Our service is performed using a state of the art 4 axis cnc...
www.longriflesinc.com
Good to know . I’m sending a ruger but have a savage I was gonna send next . Thanks
Thanks ! They look like the real dealHere is a direct link to the fluting stuff:
GUNSMITHING SERVICES: BOLT FLUTING
In 2010 LRI launched a Group Buy that ushered in a new chapter in how this work gets performed. In one month we fluted over 600 bolts! Since that time we've fluted literally thousands of bolts covering a broad range of manufacturers. Our service is performed using a state of the art 4 axis cnc...www.longriflesinc.com
I send mine to PRo Precision Rifles. Paul can turn it pretty quick. I usually have mine back in under 2 weeks from the time I ship.
I'm also curious about this. Does bolt fluting offer any advantages to the shooter, or is it just done because it looks so neat?
Neat, my Tikka is already stupid smooth. I'm curious to see how much better it can get and its only $40 to have it done.
I believe it’s mainly cosmetic, but most guys have them cerakoted too and it won’t rust
Changes the whole look of a gun ! That’s sharp !Here is a T3 Sl with a fluted bolt - I like it
Aside from cosmetic effect fluting can capture debris and prevent the bolt from freezing in the receiver. For example, the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare model incorporated bolt fluting to prevent freeze up.
Bolt Fluting also provides a little weight savings.
Bolt Fluting also provides a little weight savings.
Works great here in our dry and dusty climate, helps prevent dust and dirt from gumming up the works.
Not much, but every bit removed is less friction, and in dusty areas it helps to keep the dust out of the rails. Overall it slightly increases reliability, for competition it is more about that, especially if you consider that some will add extra weights to their rig to increase stability and weight, and decrease recoil. Long range precision is all about fine tuning and every little bit adds up.
Makes sense . I might just send two or three bolts to have done . I really like the looks of it and it sounds like it helps the guns run smoother
The fluted bolts I have in my rifles came either from the action manufacturer, or factory but from what I've seen LongRifles Inc. out of Sturgis, SD does a great job for a great price, they've got different fluting patterns, and their turnaround is the fastest I've seen. Several of my friends had bolts, or rifles done by them and I'm thinking about having them do a build based on a Bighorn TL3 for me.
Seems like another vote for them. I checked out the site it seems like it’s a nice set up he’s got and the prices are fairThe fluted bolts I have in my rifles came either from the action manufacturer, or factory but from what I've seen LongRifles Inc. out of Sturgis, SD does a great job for a great price, they've got different fluting patterns, and their turnaround is the fastest I've seen. Several of my friends had bolts, or rifles done by them and I'm thinking about having them do a build based on a Bighorn TL3 for me.
Less than the change in your pants pocket.
Fluting a bolt 101:
1. It's about like a set of new wheels on your vehicle. Pretty to look at, more work to clean and keep nice. A status symbol for your buddies to acknowledge.
In truth, really not much more than that.
One exception that I experienced about 10 years ago.
A client who owns a guide service had us put together a few rifles for him. One was a nice lightweight 7-08. This is a "perfect storm" scenario. It's winter in the Crazy Mtns of MT. Snowing its ass off and its cold outside. Everyone gets their big ass breakfast out of the way as the truck is warming up outside. Guns are in the cab.
45 minute drive to the spot where they are getting out. Jump outside and go to work. Snow fall is heavy, remember this.
What do you got? You got a shit show. Guns are toasty warm steel and composite with snow flakes all over em. The shit melts (for awhile). Then it starts to freeze. You are huffing and puffing through 3' deep powder so your attention is elsewhere. You get to your spot and discover than the iceberg responsible for sinking the Titanic now has its afterbirth all over your rifle. The bolt is locked up solid and your so past fucked you cant get back to fucked with a bus ticket.
In this case, fluting does help. It'll help crunch that shit up. The other part to this is to put the guns in cases and leave em outside overnight so they normalize to ambient temps.
C.
I had a couple bolts done by Kampfeld custom rifles. Karl does some pretty impressive machining and hes a nice guy to deal with.
Dang that would he terrible ! Pretty accurate comparison to wheels on a car though .Less than the change in your pants pocket.
Fluting a bolt 101:
1. It's about like a set of new wheels on your vehicle. Pretty to look at, more work to clean and keep nice. A status symbol for your buddies to acknowledge.
In truth, really not much more than that.
One exception that I experienced about 10 years ago.
A client who owns a guide service had us put together a few rifles for him. One was a nice lightweight 7-08. This is a "perfect storm" scenario. It's winter in the Crazy Mtns of MT. Snowing its ass off and its cold outside. Everyone gets their big ass breakfast out of the way as the truck is warming up outside. Guns are in the cab.
45 minute drive to the spot where they are getting out. Jump outside and go to work. Snow fall is heavy, remember this.
What do you got? You got a shit show. Guns are toasty warm steel and composite with snow flakes all over em. The shit melts (for awhile). Then it starts to freeze. You are huffing and puffing through 3' deep powder so your attention is elsewhere. You get to your spot and discover than the iceberg responsible for sinking the Titanic now has its afterbirth all over your rifle. The bolt is locked up solid and your so past fucked you cant get back to fucked with a bus ticket.
In this case, fluting does help. It'll help crunch that shit up. The other part to this is to put the guns in cases and leave em outside overnight so they normalize to ambient temps.
C.
If you order a Bighorn Arms TL3 in the DLC version the bolt body is nitrided and the bolt head and action is Diamond Like Carbon coated. Upon further research on the Ionbond site the DLC in matte black according to the description in their brochure:
"...absorbs oil and releases it over time due to its unique characteristics. It also reduces the friction coefficient on the coated parts. Steel on steel has a typical friction coefficient of .7; Steel on DLC has a typical friction coefficient of .02 to .10. For the math challenged, that means that Ionbond finished parts have over 7 times less friction than untreated steel, so it does make the parts a lot more "slippery" and improves the performance of parts that wear on each other... "
Whether you can feel that difference may be as subjective as the personal perception of difference in between high end factory production rifle bolts but I do believe if a company makes those claims these days they must be able to present the supporting data evidence because in today's society the motto of "who can be sued, will be sued" generally seems to apply, so to make only claims you can reasonably back up seems to be a definite CYA measure. I for one will get a DLC'ed TL3 for my next build, because every little bit helps.
