Saw this clip earlier during the Shot Show.....so what do you think..is this Nitride technology just 'smoking mirrors' or is there something to it ?
The technique used to treat the barrels is known as Salt Bath Nitride. Already used in military applications, the nitride process hardens the outer layer of the steel, making it more durable and more corrosion resistant than even chrome lining—which was previously the highest standard in bore toughening techniques. Unlike the exterior ceramic coatings, the nitride process protects the outside and the inside of the barrel, and it will not shoot out even with thousands of shots.
With muzzleloaders often being particularly susceptible to corrosion, CVA's application of the nitride technology is meant to reinforce the quality of the company's popular high-end line.
The mr ml had initial problems with barrels and receivers coating coming off so they introduced this new process to compete with weather shield. Just prefer a stainless steel barrel. A lot of pissed of mr owners and the fact they had to replace guns is the reason for this new process. http://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/fo...24640&p=187263
Last edited by pbonura; February 1st, 2014 at 09:54 AM.
From what I can find on the net it seems like a good process and is being used a lot in the AR world. Is it really required? I don't know. Millions of firearms have done just fine without it.
Im thinking about getting into Muzzleloading.... Would one of these rifles be good for me to get? Never shot one before. Hopeing to find someone around Kingston to let me shoot a muzzleloader but I know ill like it.