SURFACE MACHINED BARREL CHANNEL INLET

Altering a barrel channel is often required during a caliber swap or change in contour.  It can also benefit shooters after a performance gain by free-floating* the barrel ahead of the recoil lug. *Free-floating is nothing more than ensuring the barrel hangs in "space" ahead of the action/recoil lug so that it is allowed to vibrate naturally as the projectile passes down the bore. Traditionally this process has been done by using a variety of hand tools.  The quality of the fit/finish varies based on the skill sets of the person doing it.  LRI's pioneering effort to utilize cnc machining practices combined with software ushers this process into the modern age.   An exact surface model of the barrel being fitted is made in the computer.  From this, tool paths are created using 3D surface machining strategies.  A true 1:1 mirror feature is the reward along with the required clearance so that the barrel hangs in space while retaining a clean presentation.    The video details our entire