At 950-1000 round mark I started losing velocity. Measured velocity yesterday with labradar and had 50fps less than my average. Went from 2950 to 2900. So tonight I cleaned then borescoped. I found some throat erosion and cracking. I have only been shooting long range for about 1.5 yrs so this is my first experience with this. My question to you with experience is, what would you do in this situation? I plan on ordering a new barrel. But is their any things I can do in the mean time with this barrel?

This is a stainless X-Caliber savage barrel 27" long. Chambered in 260AI. Shooting Lapua brass. 140RDF .050" jump. 48.5gr 4831SC. Initial FPS of 2950 now dropped to 2900
Thanks in advance Butch

This is a stainless X-Caliber savage barrel 27" long. Chambered in 260AI. Shooting Lapua brass. 140RDF .050" jump. 48.5gr 4831SC. Initial FPS of 2950 now dropped to 2900
Thanks in advance Butch