Re: Is a Stainless Action worth the cost?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I think the $150-200 premium is better spent on sending it all out for melonite. That way you get GREAT corrosion resistance, fantastic scratch/ding resistance, and better barrel life - for free, in essence. </div></div>
Not arguing, but I don't think Melonite is that clear an answer. It's blessings are also its curse. Due to it's properties the barrel can't be set back or recrowned. Once the treatment is done, the user is stuck with what they chose.
Also, it seems there is only one company in the US recommended for Melonite treatment. In Canada this treatment is still rare for firearm application and many shooters are warned that it isn't an exact science. Barrels cannot be treated like machine parts and without the proper attention barrels are ruined.
I'm not challenging your statement, as your conclusions are proven, just from what I've read (not experienced, I recognize this) it isn't as simple a process as your post would imply.
As for my previous post: Inside vs. Outside.
I was rethinking and now I wonder if it is that big a deal. The inside of the action is preferably kept dry and not often handled. Therefore the outside of the action is all that truly needs protection from moisture..? Is this everyone's reasoning when they say, 'If you're going to coat it don't bother with SS?” Is the outside the only true area of worry?
My understanding is that Duracoat, Armacoat, KG, and the various Teflons are only applied to the outside of the barrel, action, bolt shroud, and handle. They are not applied to the inside of the action or, typically, the bolt body. When they are they wear off quickly.
Ceracoat, Birdsong, and Melonite being the exceptions. They offer full inside and out protection.
(Only owned blued guns briefly, so this is curious subject)