hey guys,
I'm moving to washington in the near future, I will be purchasing my first bolt-action rifle. I've been doing a lot of research to find which one to get as I am on a fairly cheap budget, one thing I cannot figure out is to get a synthetic or stainless barrel. I know the conditions in the PNW are wet, what am I lookin at here? I obviously plan on cleaning it on a regular basis, but will the synthetic barrel rust? If so what kind of timeline am I looking at. I'd prefer not to have to spend the extra money on the stainless barrel with being on a budget, but I also don't want to waste my money. Any help is greatly appreciated.
if it makes a difference I'm looking at a .308 either vangaurd 2/savage/tc venture/marlin x7(actually have read great reviews on the marlin, nervous but is a great deal)
thanks for takin the time, chris
I'm moving to washington in the near future, I will be purchasing my first bolt-action rifle. I've been doing a lot of research to find which one to get as I am on a fairly cheap budget, one thing I cannot figure out is to get a synthetic or stainless barrel. I know the conditions in the PNW are wet, what am I lookin at here? I obviously plan on cleaning it on a regular basis, but will the synthetic barrel rust? If so what kind of timeline am I looking at. I'd prefer not to have to spend the extra money on the stainless barrel with being on a budget, but I also don't want to waste my money. Any help is greatly appreciated.
if it makes a difference I'm looking at a .308 either vangaurd 2/savage/tc venture/marlin x7(actually have read great reviews on the marlin, nervous but is a great deal)
thanks for takin the time, chris
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