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Posted: 1/31/2006 7:08:25 AM EDT
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How much heat (temperature specific) can be applied to a superlight carbine barrel before it damages it's integrity? I ask because I used a cheap-ass nylon bench bag and it melted all over my barrel. I understand the melting point of nylon to be around 150 deg. F and I plan on using an electric heat gun to cook-off the nylon residue? The lowest heat setting on the gun is 650 deg. F. Any other advice on nylon removal methods is also welcome. thanks |
I had a similar problem once with an M16, a plastic tarp, and my Noveske Piggy Break. I don't know what the temperature was, but after six 30 round mags and two 20 rd mags, the plastic wiped right off the piggy break.  Brett |
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Once again, Armalite's Tech Notes to the rescue... www.armalite.com/library/techNotes/tnote48.htm |
I'm sure Armalite is commenting on THEIR barrels which use 4140 steel. My data comes from the Army's testing of their barrels (Colt and/or FN) which use 4150 (which can take higher temps before failure). So if you're not using a Colt or Bushy LW then follow Armalite's suggestion. |
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