Questar has better spec.
Would like to see your data on that.
Are you seriously suggesting that a mil spec barrel is better than a custom stainless match barrel? Just cause a part is mil spec doesn't make it better than another part. It just means it meets the requirements of the military.
Milspec has got to be the most overused and misunderstood term ever.
Are you seriously suggesting that a mil spec barrel is better than a custom stainless match barrel? Just cause a part is mil spec doesn't make it better than another part. It just means it meets the requirements of the military.
Milspec has got to be the most overused and misunderstood term ever.
Different applications called for different materials and constructions.
There are different types of stainless steels outthere too.
Since you are the SME, pull the metallurgy data and educate us the type of stainless steel you are referring to - explain to us point by point the pros and cons of different materials for different types of application.
I admit I am not the SME, last time I touched any engineering related stuff was 15 years ago when I did my undergraduate study in engineering. I know close to nothing! I think everyone will be glad to see your analysis backed by proper reference to demonstrate how each material is best chosen for its application, with consideration of environmental factors. Perhaps this is something we can sticky here if it is properly done.
Let's start with Mil-Spec per MIL-B-11595E 4150 CV steel vs 416 SS (or whatever SS you are referring to)
Btw: my previous post refers to the difference between Mil-Spec per MIL-B-11595E 4150 CV and 4140.

Since you are the SME, pull the metallurgy data and educate us the type of stainless steel you are referring to - explain to us point by point the pros and cons of different materials for different types of application.
I'm sorry, when did I claim to be an SME on anything?
What I am saying is that milspec does not mean THE BEST. It only means that it meets the specifications set out by the military. The military has specific reasons for setting out its specifications, which rarely if ever have anything to do with accuracy or longevity.
If milspec barrels are so great, why do none of the benchrest guys use barrels built to that spec? I'll bet that not one single guy on this forum has a chrome lined, mag particle inspected milspec barrel on a long range target bolt gun. Why would that be, if milspec is THE BEST?
You yourself are falling into the same trap that you're trying to dispel in pushing a match stainless barrel on a 10.5-11.5" gun without defining it's use.



























