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Posted: 9/28/2004 10:11:09 AM EDT
Is 416 steel better than 4150?

does 416 = 4160
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:14:57 AM EDT
[#1]
416= stainless  

4150= chrome-moly

Which one is better depends on your needs.

416 does not = 4160
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:19:13 AM EDT
[#2]
Depends on your needs...

4150 with chrome lining = better for full auto and abusive combat use
416 stainless = better accuracy and longer life for match use

... of course, these are generalizations.
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:27:43 AM EDT
[#3]
The real question is, is 416 Stainless better than chrome lined 4140 for sustained fire?
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:35:41 AM EDT
[#4]
i heard that the SS life is the shortest out if the 3 barrel types
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 12:54:25 PM EDT
[#5]
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 4:05:22 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The real question is, is 416 Stainless better than chrome lined 4140 for sustained fire?



No, it is not.

-Troy



How about unchromed?
Link Posted: 9/29/2004 9:14:34 AM EDT
[#7]
btt
Link Posted: 9/29/2004 9:15:53 AM EDT
[#8]
... apples are better than oranges
Link Posted: 9/29/2004 9:24:45 AM EDT
[#9]
Pie is better than apples or oranges.
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