Are stainless steel barrels better than blued?

Stainless resists throat erosion longer so the barrel will have a longer life. The rifling also holds up similarly longer and stainless barrels will maintain ther accuracy for longer. Stainless an rust but it is much more resistant to rust than bluing.

Is a blued barrel good?

Blued barrels have a much higher threshold in maintaining accuracy in extremes of hot and cold. Fans of stainless steel rightfully claim that the harder stainless steel material can be machined with deeper, more accurate rifling, in theory increasing accuracy.

Is there a way to blue stainless steel?

Monitor your steel closely. Turn up the temperature, if necessary, to achieve a true blue color. Stainless steel turns blue at somewhere between 500 and 600 degrees Fahrenheit, so a temperature that is too low may not achieve the color or shade that you want.

What does a blued barrel mean?

Bluing is a passivation process of treating steel to prevent rust. The chemical process results in a blue-black finish, hence the name. Not only does bluing provide rust protection, but it leaves a cosmetically pleasing finish on the gun.

What is the advantage of a stainless steel barrel?

Stainless Steels Stainless-steel barrels have been around since the 1930s. However, they have recently seen widespread use for two reasons: First, their resistance to heat erosion is superior to chrome-moly barrels; second, their resistance to rust nearly eliminates corrosion in humid environments.

Are stainless barrels more accurate?

Over 90% of high-grade match barrels are made from Stainless Steel. Stainless is easier to machine because it is slightly softer. That said, chrome-moly barrels can be just as accurate, when made correctly, and there is evidence a chrome-moly barrel will hold its accuracy longer than a stainless barrel.

Is a stainless steel gun barrel better?

Are stainless steel rifle barrels more accurate?

Over 90% of high-grade match barrels are made from Stainless Steel. That said, chrome-moly barrels can be just as accurate, when made correctly, and there is evidence a chrome-moly barrel will hold its accuracy longer than a stainless barrel.

Can you nitre blue stainless steel?

Also known as fire blue, nitre bluing was historically seen on the small parts of hand guns and long guns. This brilliant blue finish can be used on any type of metal using an airbrush, spray gun or convenient aerosol can. For best results, use on bare metal or basecoat with DuraCoat #MC2-Stainless Steel.

What temperature does steel blue at?

Heat the steel to temperatures from 400 to 800 degrees Fahrenheit, to produce oxidation colors. At 480 degrees F., the steel turns brown, at 520 degrees, it turns purple, at 575 degrees, it turns blue and at 800 degrees, it turns grey. These temperatures are commonly used in tempering tool steel.

Do stainless steel barrels last longer?

The big enemy to barrel life is heat. A barrel looses most of its accuracy due to erosion of the throat area of the barrel. And stainless steel barrels will last longer than chrome-moly barrels. This is due to the ability of stainless steel to resist heat erosion better than the chrome-moly steel.

Are stainless steel AR-15 barrels any good?

If your goal is to build an absurdly accurate AR 15, then 416R is the steel to go with. Stainless steel enhances accuracy and resists heat better than other standard steels. Most shooters won’t need this type of barrel.