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Do Kibler's barrels get seasoned or hardened?

Jim said Kibler barrels are not seasoned or hardened in any way, and considers the idea of "seasoning" a barrel to be a misconception, noting that ductile, softer barrel steel is actually preferable since it can change shape without fracturing.

Category: Building & FinishingLast verified: 2026-07-25Also called: barrel, tube

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