Ruger Nut
Single-Sixer
- Joined
- Jul 11, 2004
- Messages
- 132
Long before I decided about buying an AR-556, I did research on what the barrel was protected/lined/coated with, being it wasn't chrome lined. I was getting all kinds of answers, but, a lot of "I DON'T KNOW" replies. So, I called Ruger. They stated it was lined/protected by a finish similar to Melonite (TIN-Titanium Nitriding).
Well, just recently my cousin bought a new AR-556 that had some "rough scratches" in the barrels finish after he un-boxed it. He called Ruger, sent them pics, and they had him ship it back to them. He received it back yesterday with a letter stating the barrel was replaced with the "NEW UPDATED LINED" barrel. So, before I call Ruger asking them Q?'s again about their barrels, does anyone know ANYTHING about this "NEW" lining Ruger is using?
Well, just recently my cousin bought a new AR-556 that had some "rough scratches" in the barrels finish after he un-boxed it. He called Ruger, sent them pics, and they had him ship it back to them. He received it back yesterday with a letter stating the barrel was replaced with the "NEW UPDATED LINED" barrel. So, before I call Ruger asking them Q?'s again about their barrels, does anyone know ANYTHING about this "NEW" lining Ruger is using?