Maverick223
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I would surmise that the bbl would be stronger in flexure (the primary component of bbl harmonics) when indexed with the "web" (or lack of flute) at 12:00, however I seriously doubt the difference would amount to any perceptible difference at all.
Just to complicate matters I took a look at my DTA-SRS with Krieger bbl and low and behold it has not 6, not 8, but 7 flutes, and is indexed so that there is no flute located at 12:00, but there is one at 6:00. If, and when, I build a new rifle with a fluted bbl, I will probably specify no flute at 12:00, despite the fact that i'll likely not be able to perceive the difference.
Just to complicate matters I took a look at my DTA-SRS with Krieger bbl and low and behold it has not 6, not 8, but 7 flutes, and is indexed so that there is no flute located at 12:00, but there is one at 6:00. If, and when, I build a new rifle with a fluted bbl, I will probably specify no flute at 12:00, despite the fact that i'll likely not be able to perceive the difference.