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Will the chassis eventually dominate?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1358305" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>Good discussion. Will the chasis eventually dominate... Long range hunting? I don't see it. Let's look at it from a materials science point of view;</p><p></p><p>Relative to conventional 'stock' materials (laminates, hardwoods, Fibreglass, Kevlar) Aluminum possesses inferior thermal characteristics. Al. has a higher thermal transfer coefficient, meaning if it's hot out, the rifle will burn you. If it's cold out the chassis will freeze you. Aluminum also has a higher thermal expansion coefficient than 'traditional' materials, meaning the receiver/chasis relationship is going to fluctuate more with temperature changes. Also aluminum is not known for it's rigidity...</p><p></p><p>Until someone (using additive manufacturing technology) can print a chassis made of titanium, it really is an unfair comparison. As far as having something that is strong, rigid, light, and perhaps most importantly 'inert' with respect to temperature and humidity, it will be very hard to compete with composite technology, especially when cost is considered.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1358305, member: 103303"] Good discussion. Will the chasis eventually dominate... Long range hunting? I don't see it. Let's look at it from a materials science point of view; Relative to conventional 'stock' materials (laminates, hardwoods, Fibreglass, Kevlar) Aluminum possesses inferior thermal characteristics. Al. has a higher thermal transfer coefficient, meaning if it's hot out, the rifle will burn you. If it's cold out the chassis will freeze you. Aluminum also has a higher thermal expansion coefficient than 'traditional' materials, meaning the receiver/chasis relationship is going to fluctuate more with temperature changes. Also aluminum is not known for it's rigidity... Until someone (using additive manufacturing technology) can print a chassis made of titanium, it really is an unfair comparison. As far as having something that is strong, rigid, light, and perhaps most importantly 'inert' with respect to temperature and humidity, it will be very hard to compete with composite technology, especially when cost is considered. [/QUOTE]
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