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

  1. 03-08-2014, 06:49 PM #1
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    Stainless steel barrel nut on a non stainless barrel/action?


    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?
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  3. 03-08-2014, 07:10 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Szumi View Post
    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.
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    Tell 'em it's a racing stripe.
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  7. 03-09-2014, 11:32 PM #6
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    I bought a stainless barrel lug by mistake...
    BBQ Black
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rivethead View Post
    I bought a stainless barrel lug by mistake...
    BBQ Black
    What's that? Something I could use to blacken SS trigger guards?
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  9. 03-10-2014, 12:47 AM #8
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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrench man View Post
    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!
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    Guess it doesn't really matter. If ya cant afford $15, you won't be buying much anyways
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  11. 03-10-2014, 05:56 PM #10
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    Did anyone that mixed steel with stainless use anti-seize on the threads?
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Szumi View Post
    Did anyone that mixed steel with stainless use anti-seize on the threads?
    I would ALWAYS use anti-sieze with stainless steel.
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