Whose Barrel Should I Get

[tobnpr]

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Josh, not to put ya on the griddle, but...

I've read conflicting info on barrel treatments for years- cryo, nitriding, melonite, list goes on.

I do find it surprising that Krieger "half" of Krieger/Criterion specifically recommends against nitriding:

https://kriegerbarrels.com/faq#salt

While your button-rifled side endorses it:

http://criterionbarrels.com/chrome-lined-vs-salt-bath-nitrided-barrels


So I remain confused- can you shed some light/clarification on this?

 

[johnwilliamson062]

The LIFE HD treatment is supposed to be smoother, less porous, more uniform in thickness, and improved upon every major complaing about salt bath nitride. I haven't touched one, so I can't be certain, but it all looks good on paper.