chrome barrel life ?

[westwest]

Simple question. How many more rounds "crates" would I be able to get out of a chrome need barrel vs a non chromed lined barrel?

Cheers

 

[saskcop]

I think that this may be a non issue. Sorry I don't have the answer, but I know guys who say they are on their 40+th crate of Czech ammo with the non chrome barrel and still get good accuracy and no seeming effects on the rifling. Hope that helps.

 

[easyrider604]

I think that this may be a non issue. Sorry I don't have the answer, but I know guys who say they are on their 40+th crate of Czech ammo with the non chrome barrel and still get good accuracy and no seeming effects on the rifling. Hope that helps.

Agree/\

Is the OP asking about SKS or CZ/VZ-858 rifles?

At this time, an SKS is cheaper than a case of surplus. If the barrel wears out after 20 crates, buy another SKS.

Ammo cost far exceeds the cost of the rifle. If a 200 dollar rifle lasts only 20,000 rounds, your cost for the rifle is only 1 cent per shot. On the other hand, each CZ round/shot costs 16 - 18 cents depending on where you bought it.

 

[Charles Martel]

One of our suppliers forwarded me info from a study done by the US mil. The difference in the life of a chrome lined barrel to a non chrome lined barrel is less then 5k rounds.

 

[Dsiwy]

If your shooting 5rd mags, semi-auto then no worries. Chrome bores are only a must for full auto guns. It does make cleaning easyier though.

 

[Charles Martel]

Chrome bores are only a must for full auto guns. It does make cleaning easyier though.

The study i posted about was for full autos.

 

[saskcop]

The real moral of the story here is that there is no reason to own at least one or two rifles such as the SKS and/or CZ858 with or without a chrome bore. Once you have them, take pictures of your wife holding them and smiling and then send pics to Wendy.

 

[murat]

Radom Factory AKM chrome lined barrels were rated for between 8000 to 10000 rounds

 

[MosinNagantM44]

^ I am assuming that is under full auto fire. It would probably last a lifetime if it is fired in semi auto only.

 

[The Kurgan]

If properly maintained, the barrel will probably outlive you!

 

[RaTa]

With corrosive ammo the practical difference can be significant. Yugo AKs are a prime example as their rifles were often surplussed in fantastic condition aside from a rusted out barrel.

The salts combined with humidity, rain and a difficult maintenance schedule can easily reduce the effective lifespan by half or more. You must be very vigilant with cleaning and maintenance on a non chrome lined barrel to keep it in proper condition, even a hunting trip with no corrosive fired has resulted in rust developing in the bore from high humidity.