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To: GSlob

Why use metals at all? I propose a carbon-fiber barrel with a ceramic liner.


3 posted on 10/15/2006 3:44:02 PM PDT by lesser_satan (EKTHELTHIOR!!!)
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To: lesser_satan
Why use metals at all? I propose a carbon-fiber barrel with a ceramic liner.

Would the bullets have to change?

4 posted on 10/15/2006 3:47:23 PM PDT by pa_dweller (South of the border - a phrase fast losing its meaning)
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To: lesser_satan

I would go with the monocrystalline metal barrel. They used to grow large monocrystals and machine jet turbine blades from them.


5 posted on 10/15/2006 3:51:02 PM PDT by GSlob
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To: lesser_satan; GSlob

Can't stay and tend. I'll check back tomorrow.


6 posted on 10/15/2006 3:54:27 PM PDT by pa_dweller (South of the border - a phrase fast losing its meaning)
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