Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Advantage to a stainless barrel?
I have been looking for an AR and came across one that had a stainless barrel. Any advantage to this over the chromoly?
Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Corrosion resistance.
Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
light weight. My Tikka T3 is light weight stainless steel
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Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
note he said corrosion resistant, not rust proof.dcphoto wrote:Corrosion resistance.
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Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
I read that they don't last quite as long. Is it a noticeable difference?
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Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Advantage:
As stated, slight corrosion resistance.
Disadvantages:
Softer metal, bore will wear faster.
If not refinished, higher field signature.
As stated, slight corrosion resistance.
Disadvantages:
Softer metal, bore will wear faster.
If not refinished, higher field signature.
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Nine are the real fighters, we are lucky to have them, They the battle make. Ah, but the one.
One is a warrior and he will bring the others back."
- Heraclitus, 500 B.C.