Stainless vs Chrome Moly Barrel Accuracy | Sniper's Hide Forum
Apr 14, 2020 · The bright shiny silver just does not do it for me. However I've read that stainless is often a better choice because it won't rust and is much more resistant to the environment in general. In addition, most replacement barrels seem to be in stainless steel. Regardless, my main concern is accuracy and performance.
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Oct 2, 2012 · 44. Michigan. Feb 5, 2013. #3. Re: Chrome Moly Steel or Stainless steel Barrel. It is easier to make a SS barrel because it machines nicer. SS barrels won't be destroyed if you don't clean it from month to month or year to year. A CM barrel will pit if you're not careful. A CM barrel will outlast a SS barrel, and it's wear pattern in the throat ...
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Nov 30, 2006 · The material is not what makes it a match grade barrel. Stainless or 4140 barrels chambered larger than a 5.56 Nato (.373) in diameter do not meet the required 2:1 safety factor in strength around the chamber. That is why the mil spec is …
Gunsmithing chrome moly vs. stainless?? - Sniper's Hide
southern , LA. Oct 7, 2010. #8. Re: chrome moly vs. stainless?? If you weigh them on a very accurate scale probably certainly not enough to be able to feel. Kreiger says that if your looking for the lightest possible barrel that CM is the way to go because you can use a smaller profile safely as it is slightly stronger.
Chrome moly vs Stainless. | Sniper's Hide Forum
Aug 3, 2024 · Yes, we offer Chrome Moly (C.M. 4140) steel, Stainless Steel (S.S. 416R) as well as Mod400 a Bartlein Barrel exclusive. Which steel is better? Each type of steel has strengths and weaknesses. -C.M. must be used for some of the lighter contours of barrels. C.M is also needed for customers wanting to "blue" the steel.
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Nov 16, 2010 · Stainless steel also has less ductility than chrome-moly, particularly when the ambient temperature approaches zero. Thus, a featherweight stainless steel barrel would not be the best choice for hunting in Alaska. Also, contrary to some people's notions, stainless steel is not hard to machine; it's actually easier than chrome-moly. The type of ...
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Stainless or chrome moly? | Sniper's Hide Forum
Jul 7, 2020 · Stainless vs Chrome Moly Barrel Accuracy. This is kind of a stupid, but from an aesthetic standpoint I don't like stainless steel on guns. The bright shiny silver just does not do it for me. However I've read that stainless is often a better choice because it won't rust and is much more resistant to the environment in general.
Gunsmithing Chrome Moly Barrel? - Sniper's Hide
Jul 21, 2009. #3. Re: Chrome Moly Barrel? If you want a classic looking rifle you need to blue it, but as was mentioned, a spray on finish can look mighty nice for mighty cheap. I happen to love how a really fine piece of wood looks with a rich, dark blued barrel, so that's how I finish my custom sticks. S.
PSA AR Barrels | Sniper's Hide Forum
Dec 10, 2018 · PSA 11.5" 5.56 NATO 1/7 Nitride 10.5" Lightweight M-Lok MOE EPT SBA3 Pistol Kit. Barrel: 11.5" 4150V Chrome Moly vanadium steel, nitrided for accuracy and durability and chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1 in 7" twist. Carbine-length gas barrel is finished off with a PSA Lig. palmettostatearmory.com.