If these stresses are not removed problems will result. This causes stresses to be formed in the steel. When barrels are button rifled no material is removed, it is just displaced.
The only benefits that we feel are likely to result from the treatment are possibly a longer barrel life and a slight increase in machinability.Ĭlaims for increased accuracy through stress relief are not founded in our opinion. Our short answer is that it will not harm your barrel but we are not completely convinced of all of the benefits claimed by some. The cryogenic treating of barrels at a temperature of -300 degrees below zero has been a hot topic of discussion lately. Does Lilja make sub-16″ barrels for SBR’s (short barreled rifle)?Ī. Does Lilja have a recommended cleaning and break-in procedure? Does Lilja have tours of their shop and facilities? What is the difference between a drop-in barrel and a barrel that needs gunsmithing? What do you think of bore sighting equipment that slips into the muzzle? Can stainless steel barrels be safely fired in sub zero temperatures? What federal laws and taxes apply to rifle barrels? Why do you recommend not using Stinger and Velocitor ammo in 10/22 barrels? What are the advantages to purchasing a Lilja 22 rimfire drop-in barrel? What does Lilja Rifle Barrels think of the use of bore solvents with ammonia? Does Lilja Rifle Barrels Perform Rebore work? Does Fluting cause stress in a rifle barrel ? Why is there a saw cut near the muzzle end of your rifle barrels? What barrel “Life” in number of rounds fired, can I expect from my new barrel? Rimfire Barrels: 16 or 17 Twist, which is best?
Why do you have so many choices in twist rates? What are the differences between 3 Groove and 6 Groove Barrels? What are the differences between chrome-moly barrels and stainless steel barrels? What is your opinion of the “BlackStar process and Fire Lapping” ? What is your opinion of the use of moly coated bullets? What is your opinion of the deep cryogenic processing of barrels?