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2/14/2012 5:04:01 PM EDT
which is better and since Chrome lined barrels are somewhat standard, whats the drawbacks of stainless?
2/14/2012 5:16:12 PM EDT
[#1]
Supposedly the chrome negatively effects accuracy. I always though this was kind of funny when talked about AK. It’s an AK, its not going to be all that accurate anyway (maybe a vepr). Then people will say that chrome last longer….your barrel steel or chrome is going to outlast you anyway so does it really matter. Chrome does stand up to corrosive ammo better though. All depend on how you plan to use it…or abuse it. Which ever.

*Ops, saw this was in the AR15 section. *
2/14/2012 5:22:54 PM EDT
[#2]
Stainless steel barrels are usually more accurate if you use quality ammo. Chrome lined usually last longer but most people will never shoot enough to shoot out a stainless steel barrel.
2/14/2012 5:25:30 PM EDT
[#3]
Generally, stainless barrels are thought to have a shorter lifespan that chrome lined barrels. However, since the lifespan of the stainless barrel is still measured in many thousands of rounds, it won't matter to most shooters. Stainless tends to be more accurate than chrome lined.
2/14/2012 5:45:18 PM EDT
[#4]
Great Thanks everyone!
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