Is this Stainless barrel going to outlast a chrome lined barrel? Always heard that chrome lined barrels were the better of the two.

The stainless steel is easier to machine so it makes a much better barrel and is usually more accurate. Cleaning the barrel will not make it last longer because heat and erosion is the problem. The steeper the rifling twist the quicker it will heat and wear also. Get a rifling twist that will stabilize the bullets you shoot most. A 1:8 is a good compromise. Do not shoot more than 2 magazines through it back to back and let it cool before shooting it again and it will last. The chrome lined barrels are machined then plated so it's a bit more difficult to make a perfectly dimensioned barrel and they are usually less accurate but I have a carbine length M-4 style AR that is chromed and shoots sub MOA. Remember you can ruin chrome too by dumping too much ammo through it but it will take more effort.

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Hi Gregory, Yes Chrome Lined will give you a longer life from the barrel although you will lose a slight accuracy.

Chrome lined will give you better longevity Gregory but ever so slightly less accuracy. Regular cleaning will help the SS of course but will still lag behind chrome lined though in life.

you are correct chrome lined barrel is better than the stainless and will outlast it

With Barrett, is there a difference between 223/5.56 vs just 5.56 Nato?

This rifle will fire booth types of rounds safely and beg for more. Nice rifle.

No, just a difference of designation. 5.56 rated barrels will fire both rounds. Only when a barrel is solely marked 223 should you have concern for firing the higher pressure 5.56 round.

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BARRETT REC7 DI 5.56 16" GREY - 16" Barrel

Name: BARRETT REC7 DI 5.56 16" GREY
Brand: Barrett
SKU: 10152
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

2 Reviews| 2 Questions & Answers

Model: 15395

Condition: Factory New

Bud's Item Number: 10152

UPC: 816715015877

MFG: Barrett

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BARRETT FIREARMS             Gen II    
	
Barrett 15395 REC7 DI Gen II Semi-Automatic 223 Remington/5.56 NATO 16" 30+1 Magpul MOE Blk Stk Gray Cerakote
	
The REC7 DI is a lightweight, direct impinged operated semi-automatic rifle
equipped with a match grade stainless steel barrel, Magpul MOE furniture,
Barrett designed 15 inch KeyMod handguard, Bravo Company Gunfighter
charging handle, muzzle device, and ALG Defense advanced combat trigger.

	
SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num:       15395       
Category:           RIFLES CENTERFIRE TACTICAL    
Action              :Semi-Automatic
Caliber             :223 Remington/5.56 NATO
Barrel Length       :16"
Capacity            :30+1
Trigger             :Advanced Combat Trigger
Safety              :Lever
OAL                 :36"
Weight              :6.2 lbs
Stock Description   :Magpul MOE Black
Metal Finish        :Gray Cerakote
Muzzle              :Muzzle Brake
Receiver Material   :Aluminum
Sights              :None, Optic Ready
Barrel Description  :Free-Floating
Twist               :1:7"

Hand                :Right
Stock Finish Group  :Synthetic
Metal Finish Group  :Silver/Gray

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11.5

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16.04

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Barrel Length

17.5

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Barrel Length

11.5

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BARRETT REC7 DI 5.56 16" GREY

Model 15395	Condition Factory New
Bud's Item # 10152	UPC 816715015877
Manufacturer Barrett

BARRETT FIREARMS             Gen II    
	
Barrett 15395 REC7 DI Gen II Semi-Automatic 223 Remington/5.56 NATO 16" 30+1 Magpul MOE Blk Stk Gray Cerakote
	
The REC7 DI is a lightweight, direct impinged operated semi-automatic rifle
equipped with a match grade stainless steel barrel, Magpul MOE furniture,
Barrett designed 15 inch KeyMod handguard, Bravo Company Gunfighter
charging handle, muzzle device, and ALG Defense advanced combat trigger.

	
SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num:       15395       
Category:           RIFLES CENTERFIRE TACTICAL    
Action              :Semi-Automatic
Caliber             :223 Remington/5.56 NATO
Barrel Length       :16"
Capacity            :30+1
Trigger             :Advanced Combat Trigger
Safety              :Lever
OAL                 :36"
Weight              :6.2 lbs
Stock Description   :Magpul MOE Black
Metal Finish        :Gray Cerakote
Muzzle              :Muzzle Brake
Receiver Material   :Aluminum
Sights              :None, Optic Ready
Barrel Description  :Free-Floating
Twist               :1:7"

Hand                :Right
Stock Finish Group  :Synthetic
Metal Finish Group  :Silver/Gray

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David E on 03/16/2018

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Great price, fast shipping, my FFL had no problems. The rifle is amazing! Well built, not cheap plastic, 90 % metal (stock & grip were plastic. Can't say enough good things about Barrett. I wish it had come with folding iron sights, 3 magazines, and a Tactical Case (for what it cost).

Jason W on 02/24/2017

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Amazing. Insanely accurate, fresh out of the box.

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Q: Is this Stainless barrel going to outlast a chrome lined barrel? Always heard that chrome lined barrels were the better of the two.
Answered

Asked 03/29/2018 00:25 by Gregory D

A:

The stainless steel is easier to machine so it makes a much better barrel and is usually more accurate. Cleaning the barrel will not make it last longer because heat and erosion is the problem. The steeper the rifling twist the quicker it will heat and wear also. Get a rifling twist that will stabilize the bullets you shoot most. A 1:8 is a good compromise. Do not shoot more than 2 magazines through it back to back and let it cool before shooting it again and it will last. The chrome lined barrels are machined then plated so it's a bit more difficult to make a perfectly dimensioned barrel and they are usually less accurate but I have a carbine length M-4 style AR that is chromed and shoots sub MOA. Remember you can ruin chrome too by dumping too much ammo through it but it will take more effort.
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Q: With Barrett, is there a difference between 223/5.56 vs just 5.56 Nato?
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Asked 09/12/2017 20:59 by Timothy G

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This rifle will fire booth types of rounds safely and beg for more. Nice rifle.
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