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Bolt fluting #3946961 07/27/23 12:25 PM 07/27/23 12:25 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,445 HSV AL jmudler OP Freak of Nature
jmudler OP Freak of Nature Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,445 HSV AL	I want a fluted bolt on the tikka I purchasing from BPI. I ran across this website and now looking at having a couple other done too. My question, has anyone else this service done or used LRI? https://www.longriflesinc.com/colle...vices-bolt-fluting?variant=6829403045952 Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3946976 07/27/23 12:45 PM 07/27/23 12:45 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,056 North AL A AU338MAG Old Mossy Horns
AU338MAG Old Mossy Horns A Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,056 North AL	Take it to Toooter Meredith over in Athens Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales Molon Labe

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3946997 07/27/23 01:36 PM 07/27/23 01:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,533 Birmingham, Al A akbejeepin 10 point
akbejeepin 10 point A Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,533 Birmingham, Al	Originally Posted by jmudler I want a fluted bolt on the tikka I purchasing from BPI. I ran across this website and now looking at having a couple other done too. My question, has anyone else this service done or used LRI? https://www.longriflesinc.com/colle...vices-bolt-fluting?variant=6829403045952 His prices seem very reasonable. If you do some searching on other forums, I have seen many positive comments. I don’t have personal experience though. Last edited by akbejeepin; 07/27/23 01:57 PM.

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3947016 07/27/23 02:11 PM 07/27/23 02:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,024 Tuscaloosa Jwbfx4 8 point
Jwbfx4 8 point Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,024 Tuscaloosa	I have had 4 or 5 done by Chad at long rifle inc, plus quite a few buddies have sent theirs to him. Great quality for a very good price.

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3947024 07/27/23 02:25 PM 07/27/23 02:25 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 15,360 Ourtown, AL BCLC Old Mossy Horns
BCLC Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 15,360 Ourtown, AL	LRI are good folks and do great work. We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870 Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3947036 07/27/23 02:53 PM 07/27/23 02:53 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9,585 B BPI 14 point
BPI 14 point B Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9,585	I'm pretty sure it's already fluted from the factory. You win !

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: BPI] #3947054 07/27/23 03:21 PM 07/27/23 03:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 15,360 Ourtown, AL BCLC Old Mossy Horns
BCLC Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 15,360 Ourtown, AL	Originally Posted by BPI I'm pretty sure it's already fluted from the factory. You win ! Winner winner chicken dinner! We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870 Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3947327 07/27/23 11:08 PM 07/27/23 11:08 PM
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3% outdoorsman 10 point Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 3,928 Woodstock	Your talking barely any ounces in a bolt.i understand the lightweight game used to be there also before it was cool or guys who elk hunted thought they had to have an ultralight rifle to kill one.i don't fool with barrel fluting either if it's not stress relieved correctly it will compromise accuracy. Tikka bolt handles are already hollow and lightweight I'm opposite of most folks .I'd rather have weight. It makes for a steady shot.tikka rifles are already tiny and lightweight Guys been carrying standard rifles unfluted into mountains chasing game along time before ultra light weight rifles was a thing.just my opinion

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: BPI] #3947508 07/28/23 12:15 PM 07/28/23 12:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,445 HSV AL jmudler OP Freak of Nature
jmudler OP Freak of Nature Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,445 HSV AL	Originally Posted by BPI I'm pretty sure it's already fluted from the factory. You win ! Awesome sauce. I dont care about the weight. i just like the look. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3947566 07/28/23 01:51 PM 07/28/23 01:51 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,145 In front of my lathe gundoc 14 point
gundoc 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,145 In front of my lathe	Never used LRI but have sent a few to Short Action Customs. IMO the weight reduction from fluting can only really be measured by metrology instruments. In the real world you won't notce the difference in a few onces. As for looks, it does look cool. Bolt fluting also aids in self cleaing when cycling the bolt. It gives dirt and grime a place to go to help prevent binding. I don't think I've ever seen a bolt gun so filthy as to see that benefit though There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be! ~ unknown

Re: Bolt fluting [Re: jmudler] #3947594 07/28/23 02:40 PM 07/28/23 02:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,533 Birmingham, Al A akbejeepin 10 point
akbejeepin 10 point A Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,533 Birmingham, Al	I have always looked at it as a cool factor improvement. Any weight savings could happen much easier by shedding a piece of unnecessary gear.