This video introduces Avient's innovative composite heat release technology for firearm barrels, presented at NRAAM 2025. Avient, a material solutions provider, has developed a multi-layered barrel construction featuring a ceramic interstitial layer designed to rapidly draw heat from the bore and dissipate it into the atmosphere. This technology aims to improve accuracy by mitigating heat-related group size expansion and offers potential weight reduction. Avient partners with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to integrate this technology into their firearm products.
Gun Talk Nation features Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discussing Avient, a significant, yet lesser-known, global company in the firearms industry. Avient specializes in providing advanced polymer, colorant, and durability additives essential for various consumer goods, including firearms. This episode delves into the manufacturing and innovation behind firearm components, appealing to enthusiasts interested in the 'how' and 'why' of product development. The show is brought to you by a variety of reputable firearm brands and accessory companies.
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