Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Yeah, that's the basic theory. But I've also seen military research indicating chrome-plating didn't significantly retard the erosion of the steel UNDER the chrome. My limited experience with a few chrome-lined barrels tends to agree with this.

My own 26 Nosler Model 48 doesn't show much throat erosion after around 250 rounds, and the Pac-Nor barrel is not chrome-lined.
......Thank you.....Between range work and hunting, I will probably run 80 to 120 rounds per year through it and letting the barrel cool down a bit in-between shots.

Based on how I will use it, the barrel should last about 10 years or so.

Thanks again.


28 Nosler,,,,300WSM,,,,338-378 Wby,,,,375 Ruger