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Lothar Walther vs Krieger barrels
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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 46119" data-source="post: 1082898"><p>That's the one. I've been interested in this subject as well because of non-lead mono metal bullets including air rifle.</p><p></p><p>So..</p><p></p><p>As I Understand It (AIUI)</p><p></p><p>LW19 (17-4PH?) vs 416 Stainless, specifications say it's much harder and takes heat treatment</p><p>LW50 (4150?) vs 4140 Moly, again harder than 4140.</p><p></p><p>The prices are right. The machining would be a PIA for someone used to 416 or 4140. I'm not used to anything but if I ever go that route and do the work myself I would definitely get some practice material beforehand and work out speeds, feeds and flood cooling/lubrication.</p><p></p><p>But now to the real question:</p><p></p><p>Lothar Walther vs Krieger barrels.</p><p>Accuracy and quality of both is well enough spoken for so the questions I have are:</p><p>durability of barrels with non-lead mono metal projectiles</p><p>erosion resistance for "overbore" chamberings</p><p>erosion resistance for rapid fire strings as in: less than 2 minutes between shots for more than 3 shots</p><p>wear resistance for non-lead air rifle projectiles</p><p></p><p>Would the harder steel of the Lother Walther make it "worth it" for the extra machining time/cost.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted member 46119, post: 1082898"] That's the one. I've been interested in this subject as well because of non-lead mono metal bullets including air rifle. So.. As I Understand It (AIUI) LW19 (17-4PH?) vs 416 Stainless, specifications say it's much harder and takes heat treatment LW50 (4150?) vs 4140 Moly, again harder than 4140. The prices are right. The machining would be a PIA for someone used to 416 or 4140. I'm not used to anything but if I ever go that route and do the work myself I would definitely get some practice material beforehand and work out speeds, feeds and flood cooling/lubrication. But now to the real question: Lothar Walther vs Krieger barrels. Accuracy and quality of both is well enough spoken for so the questions I have are: durability of barrels with non-lead mono metal projectiles erosion resistance for "overbore" chamberings erosion resistance for rapid fire strings as in: less than 2 minutes between shots for more than 3 shots wear resistance for non-lead air rifle projectiles Would the harder steel of the Lother Walther make it "worth it" for the extra machining time/cost. [/QUOTE]
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