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4/25/2004 7:11:16 PM EDT
Which one do you prefer?  What produces the best performance? and What is the most durrable?  Thanks for your comments, I'm working up my first build and I wanna get it right the first time.

Brad
4/25/2004 8:39:08 PM EDT
[#1]
Depends on what you want to use the gun for be a little more specific.  Chrome Lined if you just like to shoot and plink and dont care a whole lot about accuracy even though chrome lined barrels can be very accurate just not as much as chrome moly or stainless,  Chrome Moly or stainless steel if your a sticker for accuracy.  

I personally like chrome lined because the chrome acts as a dry lube and aids in the extraction of the shell.  

Plus I like to backstop blast. lol
4/25/2004 8:41:25 PM EDT
[#2]
lined
4/25/2004 8:44:02 PM EDT
[#3]
A chromed barrel is slightly less accurate than an unlined barrel, but you'll NEVER notice the difference unless you're shooting benchrest with a scope and handloads.  
4/25/2004 10:39:12 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
Which one do you prefer?  What produces the best performance? and What is the most durrable?  Thanks for your comments, I'm working up my first build and I wanna get it right the first time.

Brad



best performance and most durrable?  i'd say from that stand point get a chromemoly...  its a good barrel for the user that wants the best of both worlds... i of course wanted mil spec chromelined because I feel that it is a benifit in a combat medium ranged carbine...


4/25/2004 11:47:42 PM EDT
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Quoted:
A chromed barrel is slightly less accurate than an unlined barrel, but you'll NEVER notice the difference unless you're shooting benchrest with a scope and handloads.  



...or if you're a expert+ class shooter - with handloads.

If you're out to compete seriously or tag varmints at 300+ yards, then stainless or CM is the way to go when building from scratch, but for the average shooter with factory loads I agree that the difference is not significant.  Shooters with good quality chrome lined barrels can turn in very respectable scores.

I'd take a rifle with a chrome lined barrel and a good trigger over a rifle with a SS barrel and a lousy trigger.
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