Originally Posted by tedthorn
You got some of it right

Rust and wet conditions with no ability to clean for days = plating

Smoother....no

Chrome is only as smooth as the steel it has been aplied to

I have a mix od chromed and plain ol 4140

My long range p-dog rifles are not plated


Thanks for that info, now I can make a more informed decision.

I may retire to a wetter part of the Pac NW (not much moisture on this side of the hill wink ) and that may enter into my calculations.

Geno


The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
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