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Chromoly or Stainless?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1796153" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I don't think there is a good answer.</p><p>They both have there advantages and one just has to sort out what he wants. Most Of my rifles are made of Stainless for the reasons I like and the barrel with the most number of rounds fired is a stainless, because that's what I prefer So I couldn't say for sure that one barrel lasted longer than the other.</p><p></p><p>Because of it's Machinability, I feel stainless is "easier" to make quality Barrels. That does not mean I think that one material is better for quality just the chances of better machining. There is one material that has a wear advantage but it is very hard to machine. That is 17-4 PH (A form of stainless) But it is nor very popular with barrel makers because of the difficulty of machining.</p><p></p><p>Chrome Molly has some extreme cold weather advantages, But by the time it gets that cold, most would/Could not be out in it. the down side is that it will readily rust if not protected. The cost of a premium barrel in ether material is about the same, but then you have to spend more to protect it so if the chrome molly barrel was cheaper it ends costing the same or more.</p><p></p><p>Stainless also has advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is it's machinability. The corrosion resistance is one of it's strong points. Some don't like the bright color and want it blasted or coated. This may add to the cost depending on the treatment. It is also reported by some that it has better wear resistance in the throat area.</p><p></p><p>So It is Conjecture as to which is best. Build what you want with the barrel material you like/want and deal with the negatives of ether.</p><p></p><p>Just My opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1796153, member: 2736"] I don't think there is a good answer. They both have there advantages and one just has to sort out what he wants. Most Of my rifles are made of Stainless for the reasons I like and the barrel with the most number of rounds fired is a stainless, because that's what I prefer So I couldn't say for sure that one barrel lasted longer than the other. Because of it's Machinability, I feel stainless is "easier" to make quality Barrels. That does not mean I think that one material is better for quality just the chances of better machining. There is one material that has a wear advantage but it is very hard to machine. That is 17-4 PH (A form of stainless) But it is nor very popular with barrel makers because of the difficulty of machining. Chrome Molly has some extreme cold weather advantages, But by the time it gets that cold, most would/Could not be out in it. the down side is that it will readily rust if not protected. The cost of a premium barrel in ether material is about the same, but then you have to spend more to protect it so if the chrome molly barrel was cheaper it ends costing the same or more. Stainless also has advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is it's machinability. The corrosion resistance is one of it's strong points. Some don't like the bright color and want it blasted or coated. This may add to the cost depending on the treatment. It is also reported by some that it has better wear resistance in the throat area. So It is Conjecture as to which is best. Build what you want with the barrel material you like/want and deal with the negatives of ether. Just My opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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