RIFLE BARRELS

Rifle barrels vary based on material, profile, and even the type. This guide is going to explain the differences between these barrel options and help you choose the best barrel for your setup. Whether you're looking for an AR15 Barrel or want to upgrade your bench rest bolt-action, you’ll learn the key differences of these rifle parts.

What Materials Are Rifle Barrels Made Of? The main component used to make a rifle barrel is steel because steel can withstand the heat and wear of bullets being fired down them.

Popular types of steel alloy used for rifle barrels are Chromium and Molybdenum which are used to produce Chrome-Moly barrels.

These barrels are more cost-effective to produce and are strong enough to handle the wear of different cartridges. Another popular barrel material is stainless steel.

Stainless steel is stronger than Chrome-Moly and is more resistant to heat and corrosion than non-stainless steel barrels.

This is why many hunting and competition rifles use stainless steel. However, stainless steel barrels cost more to produce than other steel barrels.