I'm assuming most everyone is using .062 (1/16) diameter but what hardness/stiffness is the most popular - 316, 320 .............. ?

Also, what's the difference between "L" and "LR" ?

Most of the wire is either 316 or 308. The "L means that the wire is annealed and the LR means, well now that I think about it! I have no idea what the "LR" means. Unless it has something to do with relieving the steel

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1/16" 308L and some is softer than others.

I would go with the 308. A little easier to use than the 316. Both are good. P.

1/16" 308L Fish manage to strech this stuff out after prolonged use . harder to work with ..

I've been using 316. Last week, the welding supply was out of 316 so I bought a pound of 308 to try it out. Easier to bend, we'll see how it holds up long term.

ive been working with 20 pounds of 316 for like...4 years now. :)

308L for me.

Jigman

316L 1/16" 'cause I had a few pounds already.

316L works fine for me.:pop:

3/16 308L:musc:

So I guess I'm right in with the pack as I use mostly 316L.
I do occasionally use 320 but the stuff is a beast to work with so I only use it for plugs with propellers that need the stiffer wire.
308 is too soft for me. I like a big nose loop but the loop has a tendancy to deform when I'm wrapping the rear loop and cranking down the pressure.

308L