Are shilen barrels hand lapped?
All our stainless steel barrels have been hand lapped as part of their production, as well as any chrome moly barrel we install. Hand lapping a barrel polishes the interior of the barrel and eliminates sharp edges or burrs that could cause jacket deformity.
What does it mean barrel in the white?
STAINLESS STEEL BARRELS– In Stainless barrels your finish options are “left in the white” which means a bright polished finish, “glass peening” provides you with a non reflective “matte” finish, or “teflon coating” with black teflon to more closely resemble a typical matte finish blued steel appearance.
What is shilen ratchet rifling?
Shilen produces barrels with the ratchet rifling as described. It supposedly gives less deformity to the bullet and makes the barrel easier to clean.
Are Savage barrels button rifled?
Indeed, Savage may be the only major company that uses button rifling.
What are the stripes on a barrel?
They’re called Marks of Excellence. In the most basic terms, they mean you consistently do a lot of damage in every game compared to others who play the same tank.
What wears out a rifle barrel?
Barrel wear in a centerfire rifle is almost exclusively due to throat erosion (cracks and roughness in the first 3-4 inches ahead of the chamber caused by heat, flame, and pressure). An additional 500-plus rounds may not seem like much, but it will add up over the course of a few barrels.
Are the barrels finished by Shilen?
Offered in both Chrome-moly and Stainless Steel, they are completely finished by Shilen and are ready for installation. Chrome-moly barrels are supplied blued with precision lapped bores.
Are Shilen match grade barrels stress free?
The Match Grade like all Shilen Barrels are completely stress relieved and fully warranted. Both are available in all calibers, twists and contours.
What is the bore size of a Shilen barrel?
The bore also must not vary in diameter more than 0.0003″ for its entire length. These are serious barrels for serious shooters. In addition, the barrels are stress relieved and warranted by Shilen against defects in materials and workmanship.
What is the difference between chrome-moly and stainless steel barrels?
Chrome-moly barrels are supplied blued with precision lapped bores. Stainless steel barrels come in polished white, with precision lapped bores. As further proof that these are serious match barrels, note the following specifications: