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Posted: 2/19/2005 6:37:18 PM EDT
A person at my local range said Bushmaster competition DCM Rifle has had some problems in the past. Is this true (I.E they use a chrome moly barrel) 
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Mmm, chrome moly doesn't seem like it'd be a problem per se. Was he more specific about the problems they had? sWs Homepage |
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Then I can see his point regarding competition; chrome-moly vs. stainless. I'm not an authority on this, but, yes, staineless is more accurate than chrome-moly when you're doing pinpoint stuff. This isn't so much a 'problem' as it is barrel performance. If you do a quick search, you'll find some grub on the subject pretty quick. sWs Homepage |
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Chromelined is less accurate, if you are comparing apples to apples. (a good chromelined barrel will outshoot a poor non-lined barrel) I don't see how a chromemoly barrel would be any better or worse than a stainless steel barrel. It's the chromeplating that can have a little effect on accuracy. Many folks confuse chromoly (the steel it's made from) with chromelined (a plating on the inside of the bore/chamber) I think that person was talking out their ass. |
| Maybe someone should tell Chris Atkins, he’s the junior who won the 2004 President’s 100 with a Bushmaster DCM/CMP rifle. |
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