Any plans to upgrade the 7.62 cans to SS?

steezo757 · Post by **steezo757** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:29 pm

Just curious....Since the 5.56 cans are coming in SS now, does YHM plan to make the 7.62 can in SS.

dpkdavis · Post by **dpkdavis** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:03 pm

I call YHM the other day and they said the 7.62 should be out in Stainless Steel in Feb.

Diomed · Post by **Diomed** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 1:22 am

Fast decision, I called them a couple weeks ago and they said they were "thinking about it".

After the BS I've dealt with from them so far, I'm not sure I'll bother to get on the list for this one...

gunnut284 · Post by **gunnut284** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:50 pm

Any news on this? I'm waiting for the SS version.

johnshiredman · Post by **johnshiredman** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:13 pm

Getting ready to buy the Phantom for use with 7mm-08 in an Encore pistol and Carbine platform. If it is going to be more than a few months for the SS and I am indecisive about waiting that long, it might help me to know...What are all the benefits of SS over Chrome Moly? I know it is less weight, which would be great for use on the Encore pistol. Is it more durable (longer lifespan expected), rated for full auto (if I would ever put it on an AR and shoot a clip), easier to keep clean, etc...

Would you wait or just go with the Chrome Molly? Thanks for the input.

Diomed · Post by **Diomed** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:27 am

It's more durable and easier to clean, if one is inclined to clean a centerfire can.

I want one because I wouldn't have to worry quite so much about rust.

hidoa · Post by **hidoa** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:28 pm

Anyone heard of any update to this??

MAJ MALFUNCTION · Post by **MAJ MALFUNCTION** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:00 am

YHM is retooling to crank out the SS/Inconel Phantom 7.62s as we speak. They should be available within a month, or so (same price as the current version).

Diomed · Post by **Diomed** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:42 am

MAJ MALFUNCTION wrote:YHM is retooling to crank out the SS/Inconel Phantom 7.62s as we speak. They should be available within a month, or so (same price as the current version).

Crap, now I gotta order another can from them.

Not because the Phantom is all that great, but I've gone to the trouble of getting set up to use the QD system already. May as well ride it into the ground...

mutineer · Post by **mutineer** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:35 pm

sure I ordered a 7.62 a while ago and it's sitting at the dealer waiting for paper work to clear and now they come out with SS for the same price.

just my luck

johnshiredman · Post by **johnshiredman** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:08 am

My Phantom 7.62 is waiting at the dealer for the approval to come back as well; I purchased it and sent in the paperwork mid May. I was trying to hold out for the SS, but went ahead anyways (not knowing if it would be months or years before SS 7.62 would be released). So the question is...will it be possible to upgrade to SS in the future (if desired) like some are doing with the mite right now? If so, will it be more expensive to do because it's a sealed can? I am not sure if I should be upset with myself for not waiting (especially since price will be the same) or just be happy that I will hopefully have my first can soon!

J

Conqueror · Post by **Conqueror** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:12 am

It is unlikely that you can upgrade to SS without paying a new $200 transfer tax, since the upgrade would require a new SS tube.

Any plans to upgrade the 7.62 cans to SS?

Any plans to upgrade the 7.62 cans to SS?

7.62 in Stainless Steel

7.62 upgrade to SS possibility same as mite?