SS or blued barrel for hunting rifle?

[marinemaster]

Hi,

Looking to get a hunting rifle.

What is better for hunting? SS or blued barrel? It does not matter how it looks as long it last dependable. Wich one will last longer and why? I see that the SS cost more but I do not buy a rifle every day so the 50 to 100 difference does not matter.

Thanks

Chris

[kc-griz]

Boils down to personal preference. I like the looks of the SS but some prefer the traditional blued look. If you're hunting in a remote environment that subjects your rifle to extreme moisture or humidity and your ability to thoroughly clean and lubricate your firearm is limited, the SS may be a better option. Also, SS will rust as well if neglected.

[hossdaniels]

My a-bolt is stainless, with a synthetic stock. Its just more practical for me leaving the gun in the truck for two months a year. If I can get off a hour early in hunting season, I'm heading to the woods, not the house. I have heard arguments for the blued bbls for the reason of being harder to spot by game than a stainless bbl, and it may be valid, but has never been a problem for me.

[Art Eatman]

Purely personal preference. I'm using blued/wood rifles that are over 100 years old. Stainless works quite well. No big deal, either way...

Art

[TPAW]

Art,

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