Cryo-quenching - I’ve researched - began in Germany in the late 1930’s, pioneered by the Junkers Company for military aircraft engines, and here during WWII for tool-treatment. Further refinements were added during the ‘50’s and ‘60’s, and independent companies showed up around 1966. Gun companies must SURELY know about this process by now - if they use it, their ads don’t reflect this - if they don’t, they’ve chosen to ignore it. BENELLI is the only one to offer this as a standard feature, but only in their high-end rifles and shotguns that I know of. Having to go to an independent for this can add up to an OUTRAGEOUS expense. By not using “cryo” for actions and barrels, I’ve concluded that we’ve been long-time buyers of INFERIOR products. We DESERVE the BEST guns, and at reasonable, rational, realistic prices. If you’re shopping, e-mail the maker and ask them if they’ve adopted this process.
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