Cryogenic treatments of rifle barrels

[FEENIX]

For what it is worth. A good read, IMHO.

https://dsiac.org/technical-inquiri...esidual stresses created during manufacturing.

 

[MagnumManiac]

Had a Kreiger barrel that had the Cryo treatment, couldn't tell a difference, but that was ONE barrel.
Never thought about it since.

Cheers.

 

[Ol' Red]

Another interesting read. Thanks again Ed. I went the opposite direction on my last barrel. I had it nitride treated along with the action and bolt. Again very interesting.

 

[Critter Picker]

Never had one done,but I remember when the process was first introduced. I can't personally testify that it helps,but we all know that any type of stress relief performed has the potential to increase accuracy and reduce the effects of barrel heat changing POI .

 

[FEENIX]

Another interesting read. Thanks again Ed. I went the opposite direction on my last barrel. I had it nitride treated along with the action and bolt. Again very interesting.

Nitriding is another interesting process. Thanks!

 

[crazymonkey]

My jp barrel for my ar10 is cryo treated but I've not seen any noticeable differences from my buddies Odin works barrel that is not . I did add the jp aluminum heat sink to my barrel to help with heat dispersion .

 

[yobuck]

Mind over matter.
If you dont mind it dont matter.

 

[Justice1327]

Another interesting read. Thanks again Ed. I went the opposite direction on my last barrel. I had it nitride treated along with the action and bolt. Again very interesting.

How did that work out for you? Who did the work?

 

[Ol' Red]

Omega Arms in Gillette sent the parts out with a batch that he had getting nitride treated. The action is very smooth being that hard, and the stainless barrel came back black. My understanding is that I can get about twice the life of an untreated barrel. Since it's a.308, I might not live long enough to shoot this barrel out. Time will tell.