[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Barrel Metal

Posted: 2/15/2015 7:33:45 PM EDT

What alloy does Russian AKS use for their barrels?Thanks.

Posted: 2/15/2015 7:52:33 PM EDT

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Probably 4140 Chromoly, cold hammer forged.

Posted: 2/15/2015 8:01:52 PM EDT

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Probably 4140 Chromoly, cold hammer forged.

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This, if I had to guess. I've read that 4140 is the cheapest grade of steel that's still deemed suitable for a gun barrel.

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