T/C Omega .50 cal dilemma

[KoNEA Traditional]

I have the opportunity to scoop up a T/C omega w/ bluen barrel excellent shape or a used but good T/C Omega w/ stainless barrel. Both have black synthetic stock and both seem to be from the early 2000's pre z5.

My question is anyone here have experience shooting both the stainless and bluen barrel together? Does it even matter besides stainless is easier to maintain?

***Through my research I can't find any other differences between the 2 besides barrel.

 

[Confederate rifleman]

Have both. Love both. Now I haven't had a chance to chrono them. But it is my experience with TC barrels, that stainless steel does give a velocity increase over the same load in a carbon barrel.
Now I know the variables involved, but as an example, my stainless Firehawk gives 75 fps more than my 26 inch Black Diamond XR did with the same load. I observe no difference in accuracy. Just the corrosion resistance is worth it. I also find stainless to be significantly easier to clean than carbon.
Good fortune to you

 

[KoNEA Traditional]

Have both. Love both. Now I haven't had a chance to chrono them. But it is my experience with TC barrels, that stainless steel does give a velocity increase over the same load in a carbon barrel.
Now I know the variables involved, but as an example, my stainless Firehawk gives 75 fps more than my 26 inch Black Diamond XR did with the same load. I observe no difference in accuracy. Just the corrosion resistance is worth it. I also find stainless to be significantly easier to clean than carbon.
Good fortune to you

Thank you boss!!! @Confederate rifleman that is exactly the type of honest comparison I was looking for

 

[Confederate rifleman]

Glad to help. Once the 3 feet of snow melts at the range, I'm going to chrono the 2 Omegas. Will report results then.

 

[KoNEA Traditional]

Glad to help. Once the 3 feet of snow melts at the range, I'm going to chrono the 2 Omegas. Will report results then.

@Confederate rifleman that will be awesome

 

[deermanok]

If it was my choice, I'd go with the stainless. Only because I think it would look better than black and black.

 

[KoNEA Traditional]

If it was my choice, I'd go with the stainless. Only because I think it would look better than black and black.

@deermanok I'm leaning towards the stainless as well.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I would definitely go with stainless there in the middle of the pacific ocean. Idk if rust is a bigger problem there but just in case it is, sst for sure.

 

[phalanx]

I too have both, 1 stainless and 2 blue barrels. Don't seem to hunt with the stainless, like the black on black, I guess. Here in coastal VA I just keep them all clean and oiled. No rust issues. Buy the one you like, heck buy them both!

John

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Yeah, buy them both. They're great guns. Sorry but im always gonna go with 'buy both'

 

[Bad Karma]

If it was my choice, I'd go with the stainless. Only because I think it would look better than black and black.

The only inline I’ve ever owned was the 45XR black diamond. I bought it on a whim and while it was a good shooter I couldn’t warm up to the looks. I’ve carried black rifles quite a bit and my recreational guns should be purty... maybe I’d like a stainless contender in .45. Had a contender carbine back when. The wood on it was amazing.

 

[Bad Karma]

Yeah, buy them both. They're great guns. Sorry but im always gonna go with 'buy both'

Sorry, not sorry?!

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Yeah

 

[fishhawk2700]

Some of the early Z5s had true stainless and blued barrels. The majority of the Z5s have "painted" barrels, or what TC called Weathershield. I call it,,,well I'll be nice. I've owned, bought, sold, cannibalized a bunch of Omegas and all of the Weathershield barrels had issues. I even had one NIB that was rusty. So KoNEA IMO make sure the barrels are true blue or stainless. If they're not, they will shoot just fine but just make sure you stay on top of them, and keep them spotless.

 

[KoNEA Traditional]

I would definitely go with stainless there in the middle of the pacific ocean. Idk if rust is a bigger problem there but just in case it is, sst for sure.

@michiganmuzzy Oh yea most definitely, rust is undefeated out here

 

[KoNEA Traditional]

Some of the early Z5s had true stainless and blued barrels. The majority of the Z5s have "painted" barrels, or what TC called Weathershield. I call it,,,well I'll be nice. I've owned, bought, sold, cannibalized a bunch of Omegas and all of the Weathershield barrels had issues. I even had one NIB that was rusty. So KoNEA IMO make sure the barrels are true blue or stainless. If they're not, they will shoot just fine but just make sure you stay on top of them, and keep them spotless.

I appreciate the honesty @fishhawk2700

 

[Rainorshine]

I’ve seen some Weathershield versions advertised as stainless so I would second Fishhawk’s advice. The bores on the Weathershied rifles are just as susceptible to corrosion as the blued barrels.

 

[KoNEA Traditional]

I’ve seen some Weathershield versions advertised as stainless so I would second Fishhawk’s advice. The bores on the Weathershied rifles are just as susceptible to corrosion as the blued barrels.

Thank you @Rainorshine

 

[KoNEA Traditional]

Did some extra researching on stainless vs blued and came across an omega dream season and x7. Anyone got lead on one of these? Or know someone who might want to let one go?

 

[dwm]

I have them both, not parting with them, basically they are hard to come by these days, so if you’re serious,when you see one don’t hesitate to buy it. I haven’t seen a dream season for sale in a while. good luck, keep checking gun broaker