I was in a shop the other day and the fellow behind the counter made a comment I thought interesting if not accurate.
He said brand X rifle was button rifled and as such would wear out faster than a more expensive rifle.
It has been my understanding that broach and button rifling both cut lands and grooves into the bore. One does the job with successive cutters and one does the job all at once.
For the life of me, I can not fathom the logic behind this fellow’s comment.
Is there a difference in throat quality between the two rifling methods that would lead to faster throat erosion?
My feeling was the young man was merely full of beans and not information.
I was dumb struck at the time and did not attempt rebuttal; however, I think the issue needs resolving in my own mind.
Help!