BCM's new fluted EWL profile barrels (tapered) -- questions/thoughts

[elephantrider]

I'm talking about fluted barrels in general, not the EWL in particular. The block versus sheet example is more extreme to help you visualize the difference. How much benefit the shooter will see from fluting depends on the barrel profile and the fluting used.

Oh, OK, I'll make sure to have the OP update the title of this thread to 'general fluted barrel discussion.'

I gave you the facts. It's now up to you to weigh the benefits of fluting (better heat radiation, stiffens barrel) against the cons (more machining required, larger diameter for same weight) to determine if it's the right choice for you. It's your money, it's your rifle

The facts: fluting benefits in order of importance and noticeable benefit: increased surface area and barrel cooling, increased stiffness, ... , ... , decreased weight.

Got it. Thanks

[MistWolf]

Oh, OK, I'll make sure to have the OP update the title of this thread to 'general fluted barrel discussion.'



The facts: fluting benefits in order of importance and noticeable benefit: increased surface area and barrel cooling, increased stiffness, ... , ... , decreased weight.

Got it. Thanks

You need to work on your scathing reparte. It's very weak

[hunt_ak]

Would this be BCM's 'answer' to DD's S2W barrel profile?

[BufordTJustice]

Would this be BCM's 'answer' to DD's S2W barrel profile?

No, since the S2W starts at full diameter and gently tapers to just below a medium contour at the muzzle. The BCM's start at a medium contour (or thereabouts) immediately after the chamber bulge and slims down to basically a pencil contour at the muzzle....and it also eliminates the raised ridge that captures the handguard retainer cap....just a bump for the gas block journal.

The BCM ELW is going to be MUCH lighter than a S2W of equivalent length. The S2W seems to be accuracy oriented, as well, where BCM's focus is acceptable accuracy with TONS of weight savings. Two different goals...and I like the idea of both.

[hunt_ak]

The S2W seems to be accuracy oriented, as well, where BCM's focus is acceptable accuracy with TONS of weight savings. Two different goals...and I like the idea of both.

Agreed. Thanks for the reply, BTJ...

[BufordTJustice]

Agreed. Thanks for the reply, BTJ...

No prob.

[black22rifle]

Has BCM said how much lighter the fluted ELW barrel will be than their pencil barrels?

[mtdawg169]

Has BCM said how much lighter the fluted ELW barrel will be than their pencil barrels?

I believe that it's 0.50 Oz. lighter than the ELW, but not sure about the standard LW pencil barrels.

[evi1joe]

Yep. Paul said .5 ounces (on 14.5 and 16 I think), but he's gonna weigh them I think. I asked on TOS and here too I think.

[morbidbattlecry]

I think he also stated that that the Non Fluted ELW weighed the same as their pencil barrel.