Stainless or carbon steel?

[lefteye42]

Decided to purchase new Sako 85 in 204 Ruger, for varmint & competition shooting.
In terms of bore life & accuracy, does stainless barrel offer advantage over carbon? Thanks.

 

[MErl]

here is a good long discussion on the topic:
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/stainless-vs-chrome-moly-barrels-for-f-class.3869002/

I suppose it's preference. But some of the top barrel manufacturers don't even offer chrome moly so that may be telling you something about what the pros think makes the most accurate barrel...