Gunsmithing cleaning nitrided barrels
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Re: cleaning nitrided barrels
I have a couple, but haven't cleaned them other than when they first returned from MMI. I wouldn't think any of the commercial cleaners could harm the process.
I have a couple, but haven't cleaned them other than when they first returned from MMI. I wouldn't think any of the commercial cleaners could harm the process.
Re: cleaning nitrided barrels
nitriding is a kind of case/surface hardening, it won't wash off. You would actually need to wear through it in order to remove the material that was treated. If it is safe for the original barrel it won't harm the nitrided layer.
Dave
nitriding is a kind of case/surface hardening, it won't wash off. You would actually need to wear through it in order to remove the material that was treated. If it is safe for the original barrel it won't harm the nitrided layer.
Dave
Re: cleaning nitrided barrels
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GasLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">nitriding is a kind of case/surface hardening, it won't wash off. You would actually need to wear through it in order to remove the material that was treated. If it is safe for the original barrel it won't harm the nitrided layer.
Dave</div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GasLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">nitriding is a kind of case/surface hardening, it won't wash off. You would actually need to wear through it in order to remove the material that was treated. If it is safe for the original barrel it won't harm the nitrided layer.
Dave</div></div>
+1
Re: cleaning nitrided barrels
I do nothing different. But, the nitrided barrel is much easier to clean. Copper fouling is greatly reduced and powder residue comes out with much less work.
I do nothing different. But, the nitrided barrel is much easier to clean. Copper fouling is greatly reduced and powder residue comes out with much less work.
Re: cleaning nitrided barrels
A nitrided barrel is harder than a honeymoon cock. Pour whatever chemical fit's your fancy down that beast to clean it.
A nitrided barrel is harder than a honeymoon cock. Pour whatever chemical fit's your fancy down that beast to clean it.
Re: cleaning nitrided barrels
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lw8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who is making AAC's Nitrided barrels? I would pick one up...but I hate buying a barrel and not knowing who made it. </div></div>
My guess would be Remington is.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lw8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who is making AAC's Nitrided barrels? I would pick one up...but I hate buying a barrel and not knowing who made it. </div></div>
My guess would be Remington is.
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