How come the only barrels for the AR10 in 6.5 I can find are Nitrated 416 Stainless? Why does no one make some heavy duty 4150 chrome lined barrels.
Why are all 6.5 Creedmoor barrels stainless steel?
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I am going to guess that most consider a 6.5 Creed AR10 to be a lower round volume, high precision weapon. Might not be enough of a market for it. As you noted there are several companies offering a nitrided barrel which should greatly extend its lifespan.
Increased corrosion resistance for a consumable that will be readily replaced (lower cost b/c No ceracote necessary for weather protection). Higher inherent precision than a chrome lined barrel. No one is looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bullet hose.
Ok. Exactly one person is looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bullet hose.
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Uhhh because chrome lining barrels does not really go hand in hand with the precision capabilities of the 6.5 Crudmoore's, lol....
Sincerely,
Theis
Uhhh because chrome lining barrels does not really go hand in hand with the precision capabilities of the 6.5 Crudmoore's, lol....
Sincerely,
Theis
Chrome lining was a milspec for the AR15, so it has become the go-to for the civilian industry by default. However, there is a lack of standardization for AR10/LR308 parts. Not to mention that it's a caliber that is relatively new for military use (compared to 5.56 and 7.62 NATO). Most shooters are more concerned with accuracy than longevity for 6.5 Creedmoor barrels, hence the demand for stainless steel.
It's not like Chrome lining would make it unusable. Even 2MOA is fine for me to hit steel at 800.
As others have mentioned, Chrome Lining and accuracy are inversely related. Chrome lining is meant for "throw in the mud and pick it up," and do not worry about corrosion. When I think about chrome lining, LMT comes to mind. They make some nice 7.62mm barrels that are chrome lined and good shooters in their MWS platform. I think they also offer a 6.5 CM with chrome lining. For their sharp shooter / sniper guns, they use stainless. KAC uses stainless and chrome-moly-vanadium, but not chrome-lined.
We are just starting to sell the Scar 20s in 6.5 CM. I do not recall if that is chrome lined. It might be.
Most people consider the 6.5 CM as an increased accuracy and distance shot replacement for the 7.62mm NATO, so you are not going to find many chrome-lined 6.5 CM.
Make sense ?
We are just starting to sell the Scar 20s in 6.5 CM. I do not recall if that is chrome lined. It might be.
Most people consider the 6.5 CM as an increased accuracy and distance shot replacement for the 7.62mm NATO, so you are not going to find many chrome-lined 6.5 CM.
Make sense ?
IMO, This
As it stands today, 6.5cm is not really a plinking round, and I would wager that the majority of people adopting the round, would like a barrel that allows them to maximize accuracy/consistency. I think that a CL barrel will offer approx. 25 percent longer service life at a cost at a slightly lower level of accuracy. If we are talking about a 3500 vs 4200 service life at approx. 1 dollar per round, why dick around with a barrel that is less consistent, just drop a new barrel in it for around 300-500 dollars.
