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"stainless Steel vs Chrome Moly Barrel Casting Which is Better? " - Atkinson - 10-31-2024
"i've been thinking about getting a new gun barrel and was torn between stainless steel and chrome moly. Does anyone here have any experience with these? "
RE "stainless Steel vs Chrome Moly Barrel Casting Which is Better? " - Fay - 10-31-2024
"i've used both and I would say it really depends on what you want out of it. Stainless steel barrels are typically more accurate, but chrome moly is more durable. "
RE "stainless Steel vs Chrome Moly Barrel Casting Which is Better? " - Dunn1 - 10-31-2024
"i second that statement. Chrome moly barrels also tend to withstand higher temperatures better than stainless steel barrels. "
RE "stainless Steel vs Chrome Moly Barrel Casting Which is Better? " - Julius - 10-31-2024
"true, but stainless steel barrels have better corrosion resistance than chrome moly barrels which is a huge plus in my book. "