Originally Posted by
hitman1012
Molon hit it on the head. They way I think about it is it depends on what you want the rifle and how you are going to set it up. I mean using a red dot on a rifle with a great stainless barrel seems like a waste. What I mean is, you will never really tell the difference using that optic between a Noveske stainless barrel and the N4. Now, if you are gonna use a 1-4 or more optic you will see a difference in the accuracy and maybe justify the stainless. Not saying you can not shoot accurately with a red dot, just do not think you will be squeezing every bit of accuracy potential with it plus it is really not what it is intended for. Anyway that is the way I think about it. Other folks may have different ideas. Hope that helps. Oh, and yes the stainless barrels are a bit heavier feeling.