Xbolt 2 - stainless vs cerekote

[Kbhillhunter]

I'd like to pick up another xbolt 2, and debating between the stainless model and the cerekoted speed model. Speed shaves a few ounces but I wonder how the inside of the barrel holds up long term vs stainless. Won't be heavily abused but certainly exposed to some level of precipitation a few days each hunting season. Looking for any feedback on the cerekoted Xbolts.

 

[journeyman713]

I'm pretty sure they are both stainless. The ceracoat model is over the stainless, for added protection, but it is not inside the barrel.

 

[Stud Duck]

I'd like to pick up another xbolt 2, and debating between the stainless model and the cerekoted speed model. Speed shaves a few ounces but I wonder how the inside of the barrel holds up long term vs stainless. Won't be heavily abused but certainly exposed to some level of precipitation a few days each hunting season. Looking for any feedback on the cerekoted Xbolts.

Tape the muzzle-end of you rifle when hunting in rain/snow.