How good is a Melonite barrel?
In addition, melonite is harder than chrome-lining providing a longer wear life. This barrel is an excellent choice for a general purpose AR rifle build especially in states that do not allow a threaded barrel. It is perfectly suited for use at the range, in a 3-Gun match, or in the field pursuing game.
Are non chrome lined barrels more accurate?
There are many people who argue that chrome lined barrels are less accurate than an otherwise identical steel barrel. All things being equal, this is true, but for most shooters, the degree to which accuracy is lost by using a chrome-lined barrel is generally unnoticeable.
Are HBAR barrels more accurate?
Differences Between HBAR and Match Barrels HBAR rifles rely on the properties of a heavier barrel to make them more accurate than a lighter barrel.
Is Melonite better than Nitride?
Melonite is a specific version of Nitride but for the most part Melonite and Nitride are the same. Nitride treated barrels are cheaper to produce than Chome lined barrels and easier to clean. Stainless Steel barrels have long been used for their better accuracy over Chrome barrels, but suffer from shorter barrel life.
What is an HBAR barrel?
HBAR stands for Heavy Barrel AR, as in AR-15. The original M-16 and companion AR-15 had “pencil barrels” That were thinner. Colt and later other manufacturers began offering the heavy barrel as a supposedly more accurate version of their AR platform.
Is nitride and Melonite the same?
Nitride is a treatment to the barrels steel that hardens the steel and significantly increases corrosion and wear resistance. Melonite is a specific version of Nitride but for the most part Melonite and Nitride are the same.
Should I go for a Melonite barrel?
Go Melonite. Just because chrome lined is “mil-spec” does not make it better. If you care about accuracy and longer barrel live, the Melonite barrel has clear advantages. That’s what I did no my build.
What are the benefits of Melonite processing for the firearm industry?
The firearm industry benefits from the corrosion resistance Melonite processing provides on both the inside and the outside of the barrel. During this process, a nitride is applied by quenching-polishing-quenching (QPQ) the barrel in a nitrogen-rich salt bath.
What is the difference between chrome lined and melonite lined barrels?
It is much harder to turn out an accurate chrome lined barrel than a Melonite barrel. Well, so they say. A barrel that is going to be chrome lined is specially cut to make room for the considerable thickness of the chrome plating. Now, unlike Electroless Nickel, chrome plating does not go on perfectly even.
Should I Go Melonite or chrome lined?
Go Melonite. Just because chrome lined is “mil-spec” does not make it better. If you care about accuracy and longer barrel live, the Melonite barrel has clear advantages. That’s what I did no my build. I have a CMMG “WASP” 16 inch M4 barrel in my Spikes Tactical M4 upper. It shoots MOA if I do my part. Melonite, WASP or nitride treated.