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05-06-2016, 04:51 PM
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Chrome plated or melonite treated bores in Sport 2 .223?
Anyone know if the Smith Sport 2 .223s have either a chrome plated or melonite treated bore???? Just ordered one and am hoping for one of the above....
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05-06-2016, 05:00 PM
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You can find the specs on the S&W website. They used to be melonite, I tend to prefer hard chrome since it's proven as a life extender. Melonite may be equal or superior, we'll just have to wait & see.
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05-06-2016, 06:01 PM
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Here's a quote from S&W's press release announcing the Sport II:
"Chambered in 5.56 NATO, the new rifle has been fitted with a 16-inch barrel comprised of 4140 steel with a 1 in 9-inch twist. For added
longevity, the rifle features a durable corrosion resistant ArmorniteŽ finish along with a chrome lined bolt carrier, gas key and firing pin."
"Armornite" is S&W's new term for Salt-Bath Nitriding barrel treatment. It replaces "Melonite" which I believe S&W was no longer able to use (at least not without a hefty fee)
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05-06-2016, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by eugene s.
Here's a quote from S&W's press release announcing the Sport II:
"Chambered in 5.56 NATO, the new rifle has been fitted with a 16-inch barrel comprised of 4140 steel with a 1 in 9-inch twist. For added
longevity, the rifle features a durable corrosion resistant ArmorniteŽ finish along with a chrome lined bolt carrier, gas key and firing pin."
"Armornite" is S&W's new term for Salt-Bath Nitriding barrel treatment. It replaces "Melonite" which I believe S&W was no longer able to use (at least not without a hefty fee)
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Forgive me if this is a stupid question....but does the armornite barrrel treatment include the bore???
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05-06-2016, 08:10 PM
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but does the armornite barrrel treatment include the bore???
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Yes it does.
Here's a thread discussing the Sport II:
New sport II
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05-06-2016, 08:44 PM
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eugene s. Thx much for your responses. Good news on the armornite finish...Wish they would have stayed with the 5 groove rifling but don't mind the new 1 in 9 twist rate....
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05-06-2016, 08:49 PM
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Anyone know if the Smith Sport 2 .223s have either a chrome plated or melonite treated bore???? Just ordered one and am hoping for one of the above....
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Neither. Armornite. That is S&W's new nitride hardening process.
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05-06-2016, 09:28 PM
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eugene s. Thx much for your responses. Good news on the armornite finish...Wish they would have stayed with the 5 groove rifling but don't mind the new 1 in 9 twist rate....
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Welcome. Given what they're selling for right now I think the Sport II is one of best AR values going. S&W seems committed to standing behind the product though they may be feeling the strain a bit. I'd be curious to know how many they've sold in the last 12 months.
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