Paradox Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I am considering cutting one of my Bushmaster 20" chrome lined barrels. Would this operation pose a problem if cut in a lathe? If not, is there anything special I need to do/look for when cutting? I have been told that the chrome lining will quickly dull the hand driven cutters (such as the ones from Brownells). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Don't know about shortening a barrel, but I have re-crowned rifle barrels that were chromed even though everyone seems afraid to do so. No ill effects to date on the new crown (although bare non-stainless steel is exposed so watch out for rust). I used the Brownells piloted crown cutters in .223 (hand driven). Chrome is hard on tools & will dull them quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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