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Posted: 10/29/2004 8:34:16 PM EDT


 Which is best as far as over all barrel durability?





Link Posted: 10/29/2004 8:55:58 PM EDT
[#1]
Stainless would be the most durable. And it won't rust...ever.

Chrome lined barrels are good because the inside won't rust. (Just found this out myself)

I think chrome moly is what most of the barrels are made from. Usually you can get chrome moly barrels chrome lined. Overall I know SS is better. Stronger and will never rust. And chrome lining is good (not needed on a SS barrel).
Link Posted: 10/29/2004 10:18:42 PM EDT
[#2]
Chrome lined will far outlast any other barrel on an AR-15.  They are rumored to be slightly less accurate, but for the vast majority of shooting chrome is the only way to go.

Sarge
Link Posted: 10/29/2004 10:49:36 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Stainless would be the most durable. And it won't rust...ever.

Chrome lined barrels are good because the inside won't rust. (Just found this out myself)

I think chrome moly is what most of the barrels are made from. Usually you can get chrome moly barrels chrome lined. Overall I know SS is better. Stronger and will never rust. And chrome lining is good (not needed on a SS barrel).



Can anyone recommend some companies to get a chrome moly barrel chrome lined?  What should I expect to get this done (and done right)?

Thanks
Link Posted: 10/29/2004 11:06:57 PM EDT
[#4]
Chrome lining can't be done after the fact.  The chrome is taken into account when the bore and chamber are cut.  Buy a chrome barrel to begin with.
Link Posted: 10/30/2004 12:41:22 AM EDT
[#5]
chrome lined
then stainless
then regular chromemoly
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