Chrome lines barrels

[rafterfp]

Is it pretty typical for a chrome lined barrel to take some time to settle in and shoot?

 

[ntsqd]

They shoot? I've never heard that they do.

 

[tbird86]

Anecdotally, I've heard that some chrome-lined FN and Daniel Defense barrels will shoot, but in general it's a life-extending treatment that leads to internal irregularities. Something in the 1-3moa range seems to be pretty common.

 

[RedDirtRifleman]

Anecdotally, I've heard that some chrome-lined FN and Daniel Defense barrels will shoot, but in general it's a life-extending treatment that leads to internal irregularities. Something in the 1-3moa range seems to be pretty common.

Basically this. Chrome lining involves intentionally roughing the bore, so it takes extra special care to do it and keep a barrel a tight shooter. FN has a reputation for doing it well, so does Criterion.

 

[Buck Fever]

In my opinion, it's easier to make an accurate barrel with a nitride treatment and it will be about as good as chrome lined for durability and corrosion resistance.

If you have a chrome lined AR barrel and it's a bullet hose, it is what it is.