Im getting a second barrel for my AI AW, this time in 6XC. I was deliberating over what coating AI uses for the original barrels - anyone who knows and could give a heads up?
thanks
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What coating does Accuracy International use?
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Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cazorp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im getting a second barrel for my AI AW, this time in 6XC. I was deliberating over what coating AI uses for the original barrels - anyone who knows and could give a heads up?
thanks </div></div>AI uses paint on the barrels.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cazorp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im getting a second barrel for my AI AW, this time in 6XC. I was deliberating over what coating AI uses for the original barrels - anyone who knows and could give a heads up?
thanks </div></div>AI uses paint on the barrels.
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
The ones done here in the states for AINA use cerakote.
The ones done here in the states for AINA use cerakote.
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
Thanks guys, whats your preference, the epoxy paint or cerakote? Must say my original .308/7.62 barrel w. UK coating is extremely durable, and thick..!
Thanks guys, whats your preference, the epoxy paint or cerakote? Must say my original .308/7.62 barrel w. UK coating is extremely durable, and thick..!
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
I think that they are "olled" and then the epoxi paint is owen hardened on them.
But hey that is just me, any chance one might convince you to make it a pink barrel, just to be able to tell wich one that you are shooting for the day?
Best regards yours truly Christian.
I think that they are "olled" and then the epoxi paint is owen hardened on them.
But hey that is just me, any chance one might convince you to make it a pink barrel, just to be able to tell wich one that you are shooting for the day?
Best regards yours truly Christian.
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
Thanks true Christan, but I think I'll stay black on this one too..
Thanks true Christan, but I think I'll stay black on this one too..
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
Hmm ok then,
thats is sort of a shame really however, your kit, your call.
/Chris
Hmm ok then,
thats is sort of a shame really however, your kit, your call.
/Chris
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Swedish guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think that they are "olled" and then the epoxi paint is owen hardened on them.
But hey that is just me, any chance one might convince you to make it a pink barrel, just to be able to tell wich one that you are shooting for the day?
Best regards yours truly Christian. </div></div>
I doubt that they are oiled. If epoxy coated, the steel would be bead blasted to near white, then coated. Epoxy is very tough, but typically thick. If too thick, this can lead to chipping.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Swedish guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think that they are "olled" and then the epoxi paint is owen hardened on them.
But hey that is just me, any chance one might convince you to make it a pink barrel, just to be able to tell wich one that you are shooting for the day?
Best regards yours truly Christian. </div></div>
I doubt that they are oiled. If epoxy coated, the steel would be bead blasted to near white, then coated. Epoxy is very tough, but typically thick. If too thick, this can lead to chipping.
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
Steve- I doubt that too,
however the term I used within " " is a swedish term or slang if you please for a rather rude act,
Mr C and I are friends IRL and I can not pass up a chance to haze him some.
Perhaps that better explains my poor spelling?
/Chris
Steve- I doubt that too,
however the term I used within " " is a swedish term or slang if you please for a rather rude act,
Mr C and I are friends IRL and I can not pass up a chance to haze him some.
Perhaps that better explains my poor spelling?
/Chris
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
Actually, we aren't really friends - Chris just thinks so..
Back to topic:
What would you reckon on the Epoxy coating, is it beneficial compared to cerakote or whats the verdict?
Actually, we aren't really friends - Chris just thinks so..
Back to topic:
What would you reckon on the Epoxy coating, is it beneficial compared to cerakote or whats the verdict?
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
I've had minimal wear on the AI coating on my AW (and it is now 6 years old, has been in and out of bags, in the back of the car and used in all weathers).
There is a good vid on the durability of CeraKote that Lowlight posted some time back.
I've had minimal wear on the AI coating on my AW (and it is now 6 years old, has been in and out of bags, in the back of the car and used in all weathers).
There is a good vid on the durability of CeraKote that Lowlight posted some time back.
Re: What coating does Accuracy International use?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cazorp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Back to topic:
What would you reckon on the Epoxy coating, is it beneficial compared to cerakote or whats the verdict? </div></div>Rugged as hell. I abused the shit out of the finish of my 26" AW barrel getting it off the rifle. I couldn't get my vise to grab, and I was trying every sort of shim I could fine. I was amazed that the finish held up to it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cazorp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Back to topic:
What would you reckon on the Epoxy coating, is it beneficial compared to cerakote or whats the verdict? </div></div>Rugged as hell. I abused the shit out of the finish of my 26" AW barrel getting it off the rifle. I couldn't get my vise to grab, and I was trying every sort of shim I could fine. I was amazed that the finish held up to it.
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Yes, I'm of the same opinion, my side panels looks like sheite, but my barrel looks like it did the day it came out out of the box, would love to have that coating again on my new barrel. Anyone who knows anyone who does epoxy-coating of barrels?
Yes, I'm of the same opinion, my side panels looks like sheite, but my barrel looks like it did the day it came out out of the box, would love to have that coating again on my new barrel. Anyone who knows anyone who does epoxy-coating of barrels?
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