Q: What advantages do carbon barrels have over steel barrels?
Written by Carms Team
- Graphite barrel casing is 3-4 times stronger than steel – Meaning Safety
- Graphite barrel casing is 4-5 times stiffer than steel/per weight – Meaning Better accuracy
- Graphite/epoxy barrel casing is 5-6 times lighter than steel – Meaning comfort and mobility
- Graphite barrel casing is 100% weatherproof – Meaning Durability
- Graphite barrel lining is match grade 416R stainless steel – Meaning Quality
- Graphite increases barrel life by approximately 25% - Meaning longevity
- Graphite barrels have a zero coefficient of thermal expansion – Steel barrels expand and contract with temperature changes (hot or cold). Since the temperature through the barrel is not uniform, it causes a steel barrel to warp. These effects cause the bullet point of impact to change. Christensen carbon barrels do not move with temperature change, meaning accuracy shot after shot. Christensen Arms carbon barrels are unaffected by external temperature as well. No matter how hot or cold the weather is that you are hunting in, your first shot accuracy will not be affected.
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