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Old 07-19-2018, 04:32 PM
J23 J23 is offline
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Default CM or SS barrel?

I am about to drop the hammer on an MGM 17 Hornady Hornet carbine barrel for my G1 Contender. I am having a hard time choosing between the Chrome Moly or the Stainless barrel. Besides the $25 cost difference, what are the pros and cons of each?

I have a MGM stainless 357 Magnum carbine barrel for my Contender now, and I like the "look," but as far as for a varmint cartridge from which I'm going to try to extract the most accuracy, which would be better?

Or does it matter?
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Old 07-19-2018, 06:18 PM
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Default CM or SS barrel ?

Each one, accuracy wise, will depend on the load/s you work up. As far as if either is more accurate, I belief one is just as good as the other. cosmetic is more the choice. What looks better too you ? My .02 worth, for what it is worth. I have both on a couple of contenders and can not say one shoots better than the other. Bill K
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Old 07-19-2018, 06:45 PM
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When my custom was built I was told that unless its going to be a throw around out in the elements constantly that there is no need for stainless steel.
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Old 07-19-2018, 06:56 PM
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Default SS or CM

Besides the obvious rust resistance of SS and the bluing wear in some places on a CM barrel, there’s not much difference, in my view.
I like SS but that’s a cosmetic thing.
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Old 07-19-2018, 07:41 PM
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Benchrest shooters use SS barrels, so that's what I'd choose.

John
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Old 07-19-2018, 07:58 PM
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At merely a $25 premium from MGM...........the Stainless would be a mandatory thing for me.


It was when I bought my MGM 17 WSM barrel, and I have no regrets.
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