Kilted Cowboy
Pilgrim
Not understanding why flat rifling. I know the physical differences, but why 2 types of rifling?
Was one easier to do back in the day and has become tradition?
Was one easier to do back in the day and has become tradition?
Think about how barrels were rifled in the period - forge a tube, ream a round bore then use flat-bottomed cutters to make rifling. This would yield flat-bottom rifling.Not understanding why flat rifling. I know the physical differences, but why 2 types of rifling?
Was one easier to do back in the day and has become tradition?
Thanks for the info. I always try to understand why something was done a certain way, not just how it was done.No mystery. Over the history of firearm development there have been countless trials and experiments with different bores, riflings, etc. It seems the flat lands/grooves are more dominant simply because they may be easier to cut. There are round proponents who believe there are advantages. I have a rifle coming that will have round cut and am curious to see how it performs.
Look up the Colonial Williamsburg rifle-making video on YouTube. It shows the rifling process and the tools used.I always thought round bottom would be much easier to clean and to swab between shots. Don't recall the member but someone stated they actually foul worse per the straight cut having more room to disperse the fouling(?). Black hand probably correct on why. Easiest way to do it in the day with the tool available?
I've had both, Either are excellent shooters. ….But.... theirs always a But.....The most accurate rifle I have is a Colerain radius groove.
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