The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Chromed or 'lined' AR barrels

ripnbst · November 11, 2012, 08:09 PM

The melonite is better. The coating is more uniform which means more accuracy. Both extend barrel life.

Not saying chrome can't be accurate, it can be. It's just more difficult to get it right as a mfg.

November 11, 2012, 08:09 PM	#2
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	The melonite is better. The coating is more uniform which means more accuracy. Both extend barrel life. Not saying chrome can't be accurate, it can be. It's just more difficult to get it right as a mfg.