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Posted: 3/15/2005 5:33:01 PM EDT
| who offers chrome lining? Should that be put into consideration? Is it really that good to have? I know it extends the barrel life, but aren't they already pretty tuff? |
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I "had to have" chrome lined barrels on my ARs and on my FAL, and I love that my SKS and AKs have them. However, 80% of my rifles have no chrome lined barrels. You know what? They work just fine. Despite dire warnings, they don't jam, the barrels aren't wearing out or corroding. You don't "need" it. |
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I personally dont care if it has it or not. I have it in My Bushie. Came that way. I clean my rifles big time and I dont shoot anywhere as much as I did when in the Army so a bare steel barrel will outlast any shooting I or most users will do. I dont think it should be the make or break factor in purchasing an AR. Overall quality and price are bigger factors. |
Chrome lining is mainly, along with other reasons, added to preserve barrel life in the harsh environments of combat, i.e. high rates of fire, long periods between cleaning sessions, exsposure to the elements. For the average weekend target shooter/sand pit plinker weapon I don't see a need for it. On the average it's about a $50 increase over non-chrome lined barrels. If you have the extra money then invest in the chrome. I personnally use non-chrome lined. Most of the AR15 purist's here MUST have chrome! 
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Unless you're buildind a dedicatd tack-driver go with the chrome lining. It probably wouldn't hurt even in a tack driver, but some rifles experience better accuracy with unlined bores. In that case you should at least consider a stainless steel bbl anyhow. For any other use? Chrome-lined is the way to go. You use your AR for nice, clean fun today. What about tomorrow? AR's are different things to different folks - but remember whatever you call it, it's still an excellent SHTF tool that could save your life. BTW - my AR was issued at birth. Dunno about the rest of yous guys... |
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