View Full Version : blued vs stainless for build?
learning_noob
11-14-2009, 10:43 AM
I'm planning on acquiring a Savage or Stevens rifle for my first build project. Most of the aftermarket drop-in barrels appear to be in stainless; the best bargains on used rifles around here are blued. I don't really have a need for the stainless.
Other than it looking strange, are there any problems such as bimetallic corrosion with putting a stainless barrel on a blued action?
Is there a source for cost-effective blued drop-in aftermarket barrels?
tammons
11-14-2009, 11:15 AM
No corrosion problems between the two metals.
Midway usa sell A+B barrels and they are blued and cheap.
May not have the caliber you want.
I prefer stainless barrels myself.
sinman
11-14-2009, 11:48 AM
for the price difference and resale value of the barrel you would want to go SS.
dfrosch
11-14-2009, 11:57 AM
Doesn't look strange at all. Here's an older post on the subject:
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,19337.msg142112.html#msg142112
Lots of good looking rifles is that post...
Oh, and welcome to the forum.
Dana
pdog06
11-14-2009, 12:23 PM
I actually like the look of a blued action, stainless recoil lug, blued barrel nut, and stainless barrel.
It is basically just personal preference, with no advantage either way.
1Shot
11-14-2009, 01:41 PM
I actually like the look of a blued action, stainless recoil lug, blued barrel nut, and stainless barrel.
...Kinda like this..lol..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/sqek/rg2.jpg
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