Do carbon steel actions last longer than stainless ones?

[philthygeezer]

For example, do the locking lugs wear the receiver faster if the receiver is made of stainless steel?

 

[noneck180]

Man, a guy would have to shoot a lot to wear the lug recess off either..lol

 

[sirhuntsalot]

In my experience, stainless actions are more prone to galling of the lugs, but lubing them is a preventative measure, so the issue is only one of care and maintenance.

 

[philthygeezer]

What about rebarreling?

 

[Longwalker]

I have never seen a "worn out" bolt action rifle. they must exist, but not in my experience. Perhaps you are over thinking this issue!