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Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:25 pm
by jcarp02
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?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:31 pm
by dcphoto
Corrosion resistance.
Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:32 pm
by Beiruty
light weight. My Tikka T3 is light weight stainless steel
Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:02 pm
by puma guy
dcphoto wrote:Corrosion resistance.
note he said corrosion resistant, not rust proof.
Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:25 pm
by jcarp02
I read that they don't last quite as long. Is it a noticeable difference?
Re: Advantage to a stainless barrel?
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:26 am
by Silent Professional
Advantage:
As stated, slight corrosion resistance.
Disadvantages:
Softer metal, bore will wear faster.
If not refinished, higher field signature.