Chrome lines barrels

rafterfp

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