Quote Originally Posted by baz View Post
I dont think any makers are going to find the ST barrels much cheaper than the LW

I was very surprised by the fact el cheapo pellets still shot tiny groups, I was expecting the ST barrels to be accurate as I know other testers that had already tried them, seems that as long as weight is consistent shape isnt all that critical
I don't think the ST will be cheaper as obviously being new technology with new set up costs etc and different methods of production, I have no doubt that unit costs will be more.

However it appears that the shear wastage of LW barrels both with rejection at assembly and complaint from end users will perhaps result in a cost saving for the big makers. Unless of course there is no LW rejection.