Stainless steel barrel nut on a non stainless barrel/action?

[Szumi]

I just ordered a stainless steel barrel nut for my regular steel smooth nut rifle by mistake. Other than the contrasting colors, is there a down side to using this combination?

[geargrinder]

I just ordered a stainless steel barrel nut for my regular steel smooth nut rifle by mistake. Other than the contrasting colors, is there a down side to using this combination?

No downside. Just a fashion statement.

[Slowpoke Slim]

Tell 'em it's a racing stripe.

[Nor Cal Mikie]

They have black and white keys on a piano and you get some beautiful music!

[teebirdhyzer]

Custom!

[Rivethead]

I bought a stainless barrel lug by mistake...
BBQ Black

[foxx]

I bought a stainless barrel lug by mistake...
BBQ Black

What's that? Something I could use to blacken SS trigger guards?

[wrench man]

My 11/12 has a blue action, SS recoil lug, blue nut and a SS barrel, shoots just fine!, oh and it looks GOOD too!

[Hotolds442]

My 11/12 has a blue action, SS recoil lug, blue nut and a SS barrel, shoots just fine!, oh and it looks GOOD too!
My 10 is built the same way, a looker and a shooter!

[Szumi]

Did anyone that mixed steel with stainless use anti-seize on the threads?

[bootsmcguire]

You can, but really no special need. I always put a lil' anti-seize or oil on the threads and you are good to go regardless of barrel or receiver material.

[FW Conch]

+ 1

[WYcoyote]

Did anyone that mixed steel with stainless use anti-seize on the threads?

I would ALWAYS use anti-sieze with stainless steel.