<P> The main purpose of fluting is to reduce weight , and to a lesser extent increase rigidity for a given total weight or increase surface area to make the barrels less susceptible for overheating for a given total weight . However , for a given diameter , while a fluted barrel may cool more quickly , a non-fluted barrel will be stiffer and be able to absorb a larger amount of total heat at the price of additional total weight . </P>
<P> The main purpose of fluting is to reduce weight , and to a lesser extent increase rigidity for a given total weight or increase surface area to make the barrels less susceptible for overheating for a given total weight . However , for a given diameter , while a fluted barrel may cool more quickly , a non-fluted barrel will be stiffer and be able to absorb a larger amount of total heat at the price of additional total weight . </P>
what is the benefit of a fluted barrel
what is the benefit of a fluted barrel
to reduce weight increase rigidity for a given total weight
to reduce weight increase rigidity for a given total weight