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Melonite which is another name for nitride.

Shawn, The 16-1/8" barrel sports a 1:8 twist with 5R rifling for fantastic accuracy with a Melonite QPQ Finish Barrel.

Melonite QPQ finish ensure the most consistent , accurate performance in any conditions, Demand more from an out-of-the-box rifle. Our MSR 15 Recon comes standard with upgrades serious shooters demand, including a nickel-boron coated trigger, free-float handguard and upgraded Savage barrel with a 223 Wylde target chamber. Its 5R rifling and a Melonite QPQ finish ensure the most consistent t, accurate performance in any conditions, while the Recon's custom-forged lower receiver and BLACKHAWK!® adjustable buttstock and pistol grip impart a look that stands out from the crowd. Features Custom forged lower receiver for a unique look 223 Wylde target chamber for use with 223 Rem. Or 5.56x45mm Nickel-boron coated trigger Free-float M-LOK® handguard BLACKHAWK! KNOXX® AR Pistol Grip and AXIOM™ Carbine Stock BLACKHAWK!® flip-up sights

Shawn - the barrel is Nitrided. Makes for more accurate shooting, in the opinion of may familiar with both chrome-lined and nitrided barrels. The chrome lining was conceived for the military, with the objective of making the barrels last longer under sustained automatic fire conditions. We, as civilian shooters, will most likely never wear out a barrel anyway, so why not go for the one that is believed to be more accurate? I've been shooting M-16s and AR-15 since the early 70s, and I will select a non-chrome-lined barrel every time.