Thread: Stainless Forbes rifle

Originally Posted by LOC

I have one too and no issues at all with the action bluing, however the barrel seems to pick up grime / discolouration and seems slightly porous. I wouldn't say it has rust though. Doesn't seem to be like any of my other stainless barrels - almost as if it is a coating with a slightly rough texture rather than true smooth steel. What do you make of it @Perazzi ?

The Forbes rifles use barrels made by US manufacturer E.R. Shaw and they have been media blasted with sharp garnett hence the grime attraction, smooth garnett blasted barrels like sakos stay cleaner longer