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<blockquote data-quote="henschman" data-source="post: 1835319" data-attributes="member: 4235"><p>I would say that the industry IS starting to trend toward nitrided barrels. Just a few years ago they were unheard of and unavailable... now there are several major mfg's using them. And aestus is right on in saying that they haven't caught on quicker because the mil spec is chrome, for better or worse. Kind of like how 1/8 twist barrels aren't as common, even though most who know their stuff consider that to be the optimal twist rate for shooting all the different weight bullets that will fit in an AR mag. I have to admit I was skeptical of nitrided barrels at first too, until I started looking into them more. The only benefit chrome has over nitriding is that chrome does have a "slicker" surface, making cleaning easier. But nitriding resists corrosion and erosion just as well, which are the main points to a barrel lining IMO. Also it has a cheaper and more simple process to install, and allows for more consistency in the thickness, hence generally better accuracy. However, I will say that there are some very accurate chrome-lined barrels out there... Criterion has a good reputation for that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="henschman, post: 1835319, member: 4235"] I would say that the industry IS starting to trend toward nitrided barrels. Just a few years ago they were unheard of and unavailable... now there are several major mfg's using them. And aestus is right on in saying that they haven't caught on quicker because the mil spec is chrome, for better or worse. Kind of like how 1/8 twist barrels aren't as common, even though most who know their stuff consider that to be the optimal twist rate for shooting all the different weight bullets that will fit in an AR mag. I have to admit I was skeptical of nitrided barrels at first too, until I started looking into them more. The only benefit chrome has over nitriding is that chrome does have a "slicker" surface, making cleaning easier. But nitriding resists corrosion and erosion just as well, which are the main points to a barrel lining IMO. Also it has a cheaper and more simple process to install, and allows for more consistency in the thickness, hence generally better accuracy. However, I will say that there are some very accurate chrome-lined barrels out there... Criterion has a good reputation for that. [/QUOTE]
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