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AR Chromed lined barrels
hdcolt51
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Local gun shop guy tells me to stay away from ar's with chromed lined barrels. What I have read has been all good.I have read previous posts but everyone's .02 is wanted. Thanks
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Get the Chrome lined Chamber and Barrel...
When I get information like that, it turns me off from asking that moron anything any more. Some folks are just working at the local gun shop because Wal Mart wouldn't let them push carts in the parking lot.
yep, and I usually find somewhere else to do business.
I think chromed line barrels effect accuracy. Maybe JustC or someone else will ring in and verify this.
If you don't leave it outside or clean it when it gets wet or just plain clean it every so often. I can't see needing it. Just my opinion though.
They were saying if you are going to use some of the old 50 cal ammo it was corrosive so it would be best to get one of their chrome lined barrels. But if you wanted the best accuracy to get an unlined one and use newer ammo.
Wish I knew where I read this, but I read a lot and cannot remember.
So your group will be .77" instead of .75".
BFD! Get the chrome.
CP
Chromelined barrels are about 97-99% as accurate as a non lined barrel.
So your group will be .77" instead of .75".
BFD! Get the chrome.
CP
I just don't know 'cause I've heard it both ways. That's why I have both. My experience is that I can't tell the difference in the accuracy of any of my barrels, lined or not.
Its the added range of the 50 that would make it harder to make the choice.
So for a 5.56 round go for it.
If you plan on competing get a non chromed.
If you plan on shooting in Matches/competitions go with a chrome lined.
If you plan on competing get a non chromed.
Uh??
If you plan on shooting in Matches/competitions go with a chrome lined.
If you plan on competing get a non chromed.
You need to go back to school and learn the art of intelligably conveying your thoughts.[:I]
If you plan on shooting in Matches/competitions go with a chrome lined.
If you plan on competing get a non chromed.
I get what you're saying.
On the other hand, if pinpoint accuracy is that important, buy a bolt action, not an AR.
If folks want to own AR platform rifles and just go shoot, whether it's in competition or matches, get a chrome lined barrel. It won't matter to the shooter simply because they are not there to compete but just to shoot. The chrome lined barrel is great for ease of cleaning and rapid fire competition but they are NOT as accurate as a chrome moly or stainless barrel that is not lined. Period, end of statement.
On the other hand, if a shooter wants to compete or be competitive in these matches or competitions then he needs a chrome moly or stainless steel barrel that is not lined.
Most shooters aren't interested in competitions or competing but rather shooting as a leisurely pursuit. The great majority of shooters can benefit more from the chrome lining than a straight, unlined barrel for the reasons I stated above. Chrome lined barrels are easier to clean and stand up to abuse firing better.
Best.
If folks want to own AR platform rifles and just go shoot, whether it's in competition or matches, get a chrome lined barrel. It won't matter to the shooter simply because they are not there to compete but just to shoot. The chrome lined barrel is great for ease of cleaning and rapid fire competition but they are NOT as accurate as a chrome moly or stainless barrel that is not lined. Period, end of statement.
On the other hand, if a shooter wants to compete or be competitive in these matches or competitions then he needs a chrome moly or stainless steel barrel that is not lined.
Most shooters aren't interested in competitions or competing but rather shooting as a leisurely pursuit. The great majority of shooters can benefit more from the chrome lining than a straight, unlined barrel for the reasons I stated above. Chrome lined barrels are easier to clean and stand up to abuse firing better.
Best.
Thanks for explain that in detail, it makes much more sense that way [:D]
The chrome lining takes some of the heat's abuse in the chamber throat area.
If you are merely a hunter or target shooter maybe you don't.
Since the AR is Gas-Operated, get the Chrome lined barrel... we learned this in the 70's people. maybe the question should be... Do you really need and AR to begin with.
If you are merely a hunter or target shooter maybe you don't.
who said anything about need?
go ahead and turn in all the guns you don't need. The gov't will be glad to get them away from you.
maybe the question should be... Do you really need and AR to begin with.
If you are merely a hunter or target shooter maybe you don't.
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Blasphemy!!!!
Since the AR is Gas-Operated, get the Chrome lined barrel... we learned this in the 70's people. maybe the question should be... Do you really need and AR to begin with.
If you are merely a hunter or target shooter maybe you don't.
Say there big boy...I have a lot of guns, and other things I don't need. If you are saying that you don't need, or can't hunt with an AR-15, you are smokin' something. Since the 60's they have been used to hunt everything from critters to humans.
No chrome lined barrel... might as well use a Ten round clip too.
You won't last long on The Field.
Forgive me for saying this, but it kind of sounds like the same lines Jim Zumbo used when he almost wrecked his career...saying the black rifle has no sporting use.
I never said you couldn't or shouldn't have it...[}:)]
It's just that many here didn't study history (of the AR)...
The AR is designed for killing Godless commies.
No chrome lined barrel... might as well use a Ten round clip too.
You won't last long on The Field.
Then how come People making guns for a living say the AR can be used for many things? [:D]