Thread: Best Howa mini action barrel - Blue/HB/Stainless?

Originally Posted by caberslash

There were rumours going round at one point that the stainless actions were prone to galling, but they may have fixed this problem.

We have the 7.62 x 39 stainless and had no issues with the action so far , even playing at the range. I do like to wipe the bolt and action with an oily rag just to leave a very thin oily film ( not wet to touch ) though as I do with all my rifles. Going to send it off to dpt soon to shorten barrel so overbarrel suppressor meets the stock so a easier in bush. From my research 16-18 in barrel length has little or no effect on performance with factory ammo.
I have always been a fan of stainless simply because of extra corrosion resistance and easier maintenance.