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Melonite on SS Action?
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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 814138" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>I've read from one company rep that it may decrease the corrosion resistance of stainless steel - infinitesimally less. Stainless steel appears to come in different grades, with respect to its corrosion resistance. Some stainless will show more reddish rust than others over time. My brother has had a gunsmithing/gunshop business for 30+ years here in Alaska and sees rifles, shotguns, and pistols coming in from many areas of the State. Many are exposed to ocean saltwater environments. He sees variable corrosion on stainless guns based on the differing manufacturers.</p><p></p><p>The melonite coating if VERY corrosion resistant on both stainless and non-stainless steel. BAT wouldn't be treating their stainless actions if doing so meant they rusted with abandon after doing so. I think the worry about any corrosion impacts to stainless steel are relatively meaningless, other than for academic purposes.</p><p></p><p>Here's one thing about melonite. How many other coatings are available that treat the rifle bore itself? The part of the barrel that could really affect accuracy should it corrode.</p><p></p><p>All I've been reading about melonite treatment is positive, and I intend to have all my future new barrels melonite treated - until I hear a reason not to. Especially any chrome-moly barrels. I have one CM barrel in for treatment now. As MontanaRifleman stated, a person can always Cerakote after the melonite treatment if desiring a different color.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 814138, member: 4191"] I've read from one company rep that it may decrease the corrosion resistance of stainless steel - infinitesimally less. Stainless steel appears to come in different grades, with respect to its corrosion resistance. Some stainless will show more reddish rust than others over time. My brother has had a gunsmithing/gunshop business for 30+ years here in Alaska and sees rifles, shotguns, and pistols coming in from many areas of the State. Many are exposed to ocean saltwater environments. He sees variable corrosion on stainless guns based on the differing manufacturers. The melonite coating if VERY corrosion resistant on both stainless and non-stainless steel. BAT wouldn't be treating their stainless actions if doing so meant they rusted with abandon after doing so. I think the worry about any corrosion impacts to stainless steel are relatively meaningless, other than for academic purposes. Here's one thing about melonite. How many other coatings are available that treat the rifle bore itself? The part of the barrel that could really affect accuracy should it corrode. All I've been reading about melonite treatment is positive, and I intend to have all my future new barrels melonite treated - until I hear a reason not to. Especially any chrome-moly barrels. I have one CM barrel in for treatment now. As MontanaRifleman stated, a person can always Cerakote after the melonite treatment if desiring a different color. [/QUOTE]
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