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12/9/2006 5:29:13 PM EDT
Hi guys I am sure this has been asked before, how well will a stainless barrel hold up compared to a chrome lined one? The reason I ask is because I see the three gun guys all using stainless.
12/17/2006 6:42:23 AM EDT
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From what i see SS is just the new fad.

The only people that really need them are those in long range competition shooting for the 10 ring and military/police snipers. I find 3 gunners, those without high powered scopes and military DMR's with acogs are just not getting the benifites from the barrels and are getting all the down sides.

As for holding up they shouldnt go full auto, even a good SS only lasts half as long, and the ubber accuracy only lasts for 50 to 100 rounds between cleanings.
12/17/2006 6:46:10 AM EDT
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Quoted:
From what i see SS is just the new fad.



Really?





As for holding up they shouldnt go full auto, even a good SS only lasts half as long, and the ubber accuracy only lasts for 50 to 100 rounds between cleanings.


Please share some data that backs the above hypothesis that we ALL can reproduce...
12/17/2006 7:24:41 AM EDT
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Quoted:
Hi guys I am sure this has been asked before, how well will a stainless barrel hold up compared to a chrome lined one? The reason I ask is because I see the three gun guys all using stainless.


Depends on how you shoot.
12/17/2006 8:11:59 AM EDT
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