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Offline gypsyman

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stainless vs. blue
« on: November 05, 2008, 03:39:54 AM »
Probably been covered, but couldn't see it on any posts here. Anybody see any articles, or have any personal experience, on the accuracy difference,if any, between blue or stainless lever guns. 30 years ago, big controversy, when stainless revolvers hit the market. Freedom Arms proved that stainless is as accurate as any blue revolver, if not more so. But then, Freedom IS, basically, a custom built gun. Alot of difference when comparing a production firearm. Just trying to find a dependable,accurate lever gun. And I don't really have a prefrence as to .357, or .44, as I cast and handload for both calibers. And am leaning towards a st.st., as I don't shoot cowboy comp.  Any help?? gypsyman
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Re: stainless vs. blue
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2008, 06:42:54 AM »
There should be no difference between blue and stainless.  Stainless presents some unique challenges to machining, but nothing that is impossible to overcome.  I normall buy stainless on new guns when I can because of the wet nature of Wisconsin weather.  It seems to do something wet whenever I am in the field.
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Re: stainless vs. blue
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2008, 07:15:51 AM »
Hey Keith,
You can go back to blued rifles.  here is a little hint on how to keep your rifle dry.
When you lean it up against a tree to take a leak... Turn around and Pee on another tree.
 ;D
Actually go to either a boat shop or the local airport and get boeshield.  It's a spray on wax that was developed for the leading edges of jets to keep the wings from icing. 
Works great for storage in the field and as a lube, and the heat from shooting does not melt it off on hot days.  It's also safe for the wood.
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Offline teddy12b

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Re: stainless vs. blue
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2008, 07:34:14 AM »
They both have their +'s and -'s. I have a stainless puma lever gun and it's nice to know I don't have to worry about the elements too much, but I don't like how flashy it is and it seems like it'd be easier to be caught by a deers vision than a blued gun.  I have a blued marlin 336W and the blueing blends in better with nature, but I hate getting it wet because I know if I don't wipe it off with oil, it'll start rusting immediately.

To pick one or the other, I lean towards the stainless guns just because it's tougher material to begin with and I think I'm getting a tougher gun.
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