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steel
Steel is an alloy of iron and other elements, primarily carbon, that is widely used in construction and other applications because of its high tensile strength and low cost. Steel's base metal is iron, which is able to take on two crystalline forms (allotropic forms), body centered cubic (BCC) and face centered cubic (FCC), depending on its temperature. It is the interaction of those allotropes with the alloying elements, primarily carbon, that gives steel and cast iron their range of unique properties. In the body-centred cubic arrangement, there is an iron atom in the centre of each cube, and in the face-centred cubic, there is one at the center of each of the six faces of the cube. Carbon, other elements, and inclusions within iron act as hardening agents that prevent the movement of dislocations that otherwise occur in the crystal lattices of iron atoms.
The carbon in typical steel alloys may contribute up to 2.1% of its weight. Varying the amount of alloying elements, their presence in the steel either as solute elements, or as precipitated phases, retards the movement of those dislocations that make iron comparatively ductile and weak, and thus controls its qualities such as the hardness, ductility, and tensile strength of the resulting steel. Steel's strength compared to pure iron is only possible at the expense of iron's ductility, of which iron has an excess.
Steel was produced in bloomery furnaces for thousands of years, but its extensive use began after more efficient production methods were devised in the 17th century, with the production of blister steel and then crucible steel. With the invention of the Bessemer process in the mid-19th century, a new era of mass-produced steel began. This was followed by Siemens-Martin process and then Gilchrist-Thomas process that refined the quality of steel. With their introductions, mild steel replaced wrought iron.
Further refinements in the process, such as basic oxygen steelmaking (BOS), largely replaced earlier methods by further lowering the cost of production and increasing the quality of the product. Today, steel is one of the most common materials in the world, with more than 1.3 billion tons produced annually. It is a major component in buildings, infrastructure, tools, ships, automobiles, machines, appliances, and weapons. Modern steel is generally identified by various grades defined by assorted standards organizations.
I have an Estwing Stainless Steel camp hatchet with custom laser engraving on the head...it was a promo run from a small business. It has rarely been used, if at all, although it should be cleaned up on the head...the edge is still factory sharp, and the handle is a stacked leather washer type...
Comes with a front and back plate along with two side plates. The stand sucks and is not stable (just experimenting) but you can take it if you want. Comes with all the pouches and patch as well. Bought this rig two years ago so plates are not old.
Not shipping/Meet in Oregon City
$150- no trades
several rounds of 12 ga 3 inch and 2 3/4 factory steel shot shells, all shot sizes, 5.00 per 25 rounds, some 20 ga also, camo gear, don't hunt anymore, clearing out.
I have a brand new, never fired Lantac 9INE Fluted Stainless Steel Barrel for a Glock 17. This will fit Gen 1-4 G17’s and maybe Gen 5, but you would have to look into that. Excellent barrel, but I am going to go with the same thing in Black.
Retails for $250
I’m asking $165
Comes with all assembly hardware and mounting hardware
This stand didnt even need to be staked down. So sturdy I have used a 4 inch gong up to a 12x20 full silhouette and the thing doesn't move! The tilted mounting is amazing at minimizing splash back even as close at 15yds with 5.56. A 2x4...
Wolf 7.62x39 non-corrosive steel cased ammo stored in 50 cal ammo cans with moisture absorbers. Approximately 1,000 rounds per can. Four cans at $200 each or all 4,000 rounds for $750.
Near Salem Oregon.
Springfield 1911-A1 (PX9151L), .45 ACP, 5" barrel, ambi safety, match barrel.
I'm the original owner and have 1000 rounds through it at most.
Asking $600
Like new replica of Remington's 1858 black powder revolver. Includes original box, 44 caliber lead balls, caps, powder flask, nipple wrench and like new holster. $200.00
RUGER GP100 Revolver Pistol
.357 MAG .38 SPECIAL GP100
6" Stainless Steel SS Rare Half-Lug
Excellent condition. 2nd owner. Very well taken care of. It's a classic masterpiece. Born ~1988.
Fires flawlessly, zero issues. You'll be like "Oh, yeah!" with this solid big hunk of metal in your...
I just got back from the home range and am I reminded that we need to replace our targets. The ones up there are either completely toast or close to it. I'm looking to setting up 3-4 different sized steel targets, at various ranges, on said. I've bought them off the Intertubes from various...
Schrade Lake & Walker blades for sale. Unsharpened plain edge with factory sharpened serrations. Thumb studs were never installed, these are new, unused blades. Ball detent holes were drilled on all of them at the factory. The only unfinished area is the plain edge portion of the blade.
$15 each
Butler Creek Steel Lips Banana 22LR 25rd Magazines
Seems like a good deal to me. No tax and free shipping. Plus I like their buy a gift certificate with PalPal and use to purchase stuff they hate option. :s0114:
Maybe we should start a "Hey who wants to split this with me?" thread
Hey everyone!
I'm looking for my first hunting rifle for the upcoming hunting season this year and I was wondering if you guys would think that the above was a good deal? Or should I save up my money and get a tikka in 308? I've got a leupold scope that I'll be throwing on already just trying...