Does Chrome Lining a Barrel Increase Reliability??

[C4IGrant]

I see this question on other gun forums all the time. So I thought I would do a little poll to see what you guys think.

This should be interesting.


C4

[bigbore]

Under dirty combat conditions, YES.

For folks who clean their rifles after every trip the the range, they'll never know the difference.

[Nitrox]

No. Chrome lining is a surface treatment to increase resistance to wear and corrosion. Nothing about that effects reliability especially in light of abuse. Take Steve's AK for example, that was an extreme case that showed rust would render even a chrome lined AK inoperable.

There are coating that make cleaning easier and minimize corrosion but there is no coating that will cure operator error.

[VA_Dinger]

While it would be stupid to argue against chrome lining, my Noveske 10.5" has always run like a raped ape. It all depends on how you maintain your weapons.

[HAMMERDROP]

but I agree w/bigbore ...
I do not own a Chrome lined barrel and would not order
it on a new barrel. But it serves a purpose like a SLICK50
treatment on a new engine and if that purpose makes
the end user more confident in that barrel then hallelujah.
But the engines still runs without it.

[RyanB]

I have seen chrome moly chambers rust. The case stuck to the chamber and the head was ripped off. I am sure that a good SS chamber would resist this too. I will NEVER own a chrome moly barrel again.

[Hoplophile]

I voted yes but I should specify that I think a chrome lined -chamber- enhances reliability. Chroming the bore doesn't add anything in this area.

[Rmplstlskn]

Chroming a BARREL, marginally, but negligable with modern ammo and proper weapons care.

So, technically according to words used, NO!

Rmpl

[Dport]

While it would be stupid to argue against chrome lining, my Noveske 10.5" has always run like a raped ape. It all depends on how you maintain your weapons.

I don't want to know how you know what a "raped ape" runs like.

Mental note, don't go to the zoo with Dinger.

[STLRN]

Chamber is a must for field weapon for reliability. The bore helps for preservation if operating in wet climates but really doesn't do anything reliability.