Mr Majyk Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 ok, so can anyone tell me the pros and cons about stainless steel barrels? except for the weather resistance, which isnt a huge problem as my guns are stored in a heated cabinet with a moisture trap and are all regularly oiled and cleaned. are there any other reasons to have a stainless steel barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 If you intend to use your rifle at night with a scope mounted lamp or a digital night vision unit and illuminator then forget buying a rifle with a stainless barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Stainless steel is a little purer than moly and is a little stringier meaning it has a bit better resistance to erosion. That said you can have a moly barrel that is just as or more accurate than a stainless. I usually buy stainless match grade barrels when rebarreling just because they are hand lapped and very good steel. Probably a good point about the reflection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 no issues with shine from my stainless thats with lamp and NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 no issues with shine from my stainless thats with lamp and NV +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I will also say don't think you don't need to look after stainless barrels as they do rust slightly if you don't look after them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 +1 +3 (I have 2 stainless rifles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 +3 (I have 2 stainless rifles) +4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I get major glare from my stsinless barrel and mod with lamp and nv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Is it fluted mick? Mine is, I don't have NV but no issues with a lamp... that said, I normally use a red filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Nope smooth, it might be the mod, it's also stainless and the glow is a pain. I've bought a neoprene cover for the mod, I'm hoping that kills most of it. If not I've had the idea of heat shrinking the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 that will be the cause or should be, the other option is siting the illuminator / lamp as far back on the scope as possible so the actual scope blocks its path to the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Majyk Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 so the perk to a stainless barrel is mainly lack of corrosion (but the barrel still needs to be cared for like any barrel!) and a bit more wear resistance so i can put more shots through it before needing it rebarrelled? the reason i ask is because im lookig at buying a tikka t3 fluted hunter (when i have the monies) and im trying to decide between a stainless or standard barrel. would anyone say a stainless barrel is more accurate than a standard barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 no difference really, fluted cools faster in theory and is lighter but in the field personally its mostly aesthetics rather than anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 no issues with shine from my stainless thats with lamp and NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 What happens with mod's on a fluted barrel? Do you only really have the option of one that isn't an "over barrel" jobby or can bushings be bought / made / whatever that will seal around the flutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 What happens with mod's on a fluted barrel? Do you only really have the option of one that isn't an "over barrel" jobby or can bushings be bought / made / whatever that will seal around the flutes? The barrel thread/moderator seating seal around the barrel tip. The bush is not there to seal but to provide support/stability! There should be No problem using an over barrel mod on a fluted barrel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 The barrel thread/moderator seating seal around the barrel tip. The bush is not there to seal but to provide support/stability! There should be No problem using an over barrel mod on a fluted barrel! Surely you don't want some of the gasses coming back at you via the fluting each shot though? I presume the bit over the barell's to give some of the gas somewhere to go slow down before it comes out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Most fluting doesn't extend all the way to the muzzle, We are not allowed moderators but I would think there would be adequete barrel to thread and attach one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Surely you don't want some of the gasses coming back at you via the fluting each shot though? I presume the bit over the barell's to give some of the gas somewhere to go slow down before it comes out.... It does'nt, read Deckers post again. The construction of an over barrel moderator is such that the gas seal is round the tip of the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Majyk Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Most fluting doesn't extend all the way to the muzzle, We are not allowed moderators but I would think there would be adequete barrel to thread and attach one. You guys arent allowed moderators? aye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) By special permit and it costs$$$, in my state you do not pass go--it is straight to prison for possession and a chance to get to know our former governor. Edited May 6, 2013 by coyotemaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 It always used to be said that top accuracy came from the non stainless barrels but that's not going to make any noticeable difference to anybody on here. Stainless steel has a higher coefficient of friction so, especially when new, you have to keep an eye on jacket fouling. However, offsetting that against the risk of rust I would have stainless every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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