Stainless vs blued barrel
Webb9 mars 2012 · 966 Posts. #7 · Feb 4, 2012. There is an extremely small difference in density between carbon steel (that would be blued) and stainless steel. The density of … Webb7 apr. 2014 · From a target shooters perspective: a Stainless barrel is easier to clean and doesn't foul as bad as a chrome moly, that said I have one stainless and three steel …
Stainless vs blued barrel
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WebbI know in general, stainless is supposed to be more weather resistant, but I’m a little concerned since I’ve read some posts about Tikka stainless barrels rusting easily and generally not holding up as well as other SS barrels. Webb6 aug. 2007 · 333 Posts. #3 · Jun 21, 2007. A blued gun is really a sort of Misnomer. The finish is a deep mirrored black finish which has a dark bluish tint to it in certain lighting …
Webb1 aug. 2010 · Steel, aluminum, brass, Stainless steel. Traditional 'hot blue' is for carbon steel. It takes a special chemical solution to blue stainless and aluminum cann't be 'hot … WebbBluing may be applied by immersing steel parts in a solution of potassium nitrate, sodium hydroxide, and water heated to the boiling point, 275–310 °F (135–154 °C) depending on …
Webb10 jan. 2009 · The blued barrel is tighter than the stainless. I just got the blued model a month ago, and havent had time to shoot it much. On a dirty barrel, The stainless takes about 45-50# pressure to load the tmz's and the blued barrel will not hardly go down after a few shots, more that 80-100#. Webb25 mars 2024 · Doug tells me that some. barrel manufacturers actually use an alloy of stainless steel that is softer, making it easier to machine. According to Doug.. ( as a …
Webb25 feb. 2024 · In most cases, a stainless-steel rifle is going to cost more than the same model with a blued finish. But it's worth the investment for guns used regularly in harsh weather conditions. Although stainless steel is a low maintenance option, it’s not a no maintenance metal. It still needs to be kept dry, clean and properly oiled.
Webb31 dec. 2024 · Stainless-steel barrels have been around since the 1930s. However, they have recently seen widespread use for two reasons: First, their resistance to heat … post university hockey rinkWebb10 jan. 2009 · The blued barrel is tighter than the stainless. I just got the blued model a month ago, and havent had time to shoot it much. On a dirty barrel, The stainless takes … post university honors programWebb3 mars 2015 · Blued or browned is fine, like any barrel you need to wipe them down. Stainless really sticks out and is very visable. As for.performance I HAve 100 year old guns with browned barrels and they are tack drivers. Like most camo you buy what looks pretty to you, not what games sees it as. Get what you like.stainless blued camo or browned. to tear archaicWebb16 aug. 2014 · 3 Aug 14, 2014 #1 OK, no doubt stainless guns look more durable than blued. Supposedly a stainless barrel will shoot cold to POA better than a Moly BBL. But … post university login for studentsWebb31 mars 2024 · The blued gave 1640 fps with 11 fps hi/ low variations. Stainless 1695 fps with 9 fps variations hi/lo. The bores were swabbed between shots with rubbing alcohol. … post university graduation 2021Webb7 nov. 2024 · I just ordered a blued Tikka T3X 6.5 CM off Euro Optic for $650. This rifle will be for my 15 year old. I own a blued Tikka T3 308 that is over 10 years old. Zero rust and is a tack driver. I wipe my rifles blued or stainless down frequently with a Hoppes silicone cloth. If my rifles get wet I dry them out and wipe them down. to tear a strip offWebb15 apr. 2016 · Stainless is definitely better, hunting definitely get a matte barrel. A 6.5x47 is a great LR rifle. I would get this (in fact I personally have 2) before the 2 you mentioned above. Don't rule out a 260. If you start Target Shooting & hunting with the same rifle, expect to replace barrels anywhere from 800 to 3,000 rounds down the tube. post university graduation application