What barrel does LMT use?

LMT is currently supplying 16″, 18″ and 20″ 1:11¼” twist (rifling grooves complete one full revolution inside the bore every 11.25 inches) blackened stainless match barrels, as well as 16″ and 20″ chrome-lined chrome-moly 1:10″ twist barrels for the civilian market.

Are LMT barrels chrome-lined?

LMT 10.5″ chrome-lined barrel for LMT’s MRP(Monolothic Rail Platform) upper receiver. Barrel is chrome-lined and cryogenically treated for long term durability. Includes a low profile gas tube, carbine length straight gas tube and A2 flash hider.

Are LMT barrels CHF?

Are LMT Defense barrels CHF (Cold Hammer Forged)? No, LMT barrels are not cold hammer forged. Commonly confused with CHF, is our cryogenic stress relieving process. This is done on all barrels, both chrome-moly and stainless.

Do hammer forged barrels last longer?

Sure in an non-chrome barrel, cold hammer forged might last longer. But with a chrome-lined barrel only the chrome is touching the gases and bullet as it exists the barrel. Chrome lining is harder then the hardest Hammer forged barrel.

Are chrome lined barrels less accurate?

There are many people who argue that chrome lined barrels are less accurate than an otherwise identical steel barrel. All things being equal, this is true, but for most shooters, the degree to which accuracy is lost by using a chrome-lined barrel is generally unnoticeable.

What does CMV barrel mean?

The “CMV” you often see at the end is short for “chromium/molybdenum/vanadium”, sometimes called “chrome-moly” steel. Without going into the metallurgy behind it, 4150 makes for a strong, resilient, durable barrel.

Is Nitride better than chrome lined?

Both can be precise, but Nitride will always be more accurate all things being equal. Nitride “locks in” the bore, chrome will add material to it.

Who Make Aero Precision barrels?

A. We manufacture most parts in house, including upper receivers, lower receivers, handguards, scope mounts, and various other pieces. Our barrels are manufactured at our partner company Ballistic Advantage.