From what I can tell, the finish on my two 12 FVs is no different than the finish on my 10 FCP-K, my 10 FP, and my 12 LRP.
It lasts.
My 10 FP is a 2008 vintage and the original barrel had 6500 rounds through it before I had it replaced with another Savage barrel that now has 3800 rounds through the new one. Both were finished the same but i had the new barrel fluted and threaded. The 10 FCP-K is 2012 vintage with 4400 rounds through it.
The finish on them is as good as it was when I got them.
My 12 LRP has 4000 rounds down the barrel and the two 12 FVs are approaching that number pretty quickly.
As far as I am concerned, the finish is very effective and I would buy another 12 FV tomorrow if they ever become available again.
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