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.


John how could the steel erode under the chrome? Please explain because it doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Thanks.

Originally Posted by shrapnel
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle.


Originally Posted by JohnBurns
I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.