6PPC short range BR barrel life?
- Thread starter ShtrRdy
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Howdy !
The question is typically…. Now many rounds can I get out of a barrel Before the desired accuracy level goes away ? For no-kidding’ benchrest competitors, such a round count number would likely be lower than what an infrequent competitor would might be happy with.
You’d have to decide for yourself
With regards,
357Mag
wildcat3d
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What he said, except I replace rather than set back just my preference.
Jud96
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I’m at a match right now and the guy loading and shooting next to me has over 1800 on his barrel and just shot a zero and has been shooting 1s and low 2s. I don’t think it’s done yet.
Edited to say, the group I referenced as a zero was a mid 1, it looked smaller through the scope before it was scored.
Edited to say, the group I referenced as a zero was a mid 1, it looked smaller through the scope before it was scored.
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ShtrRdy
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DANG!!
rwj
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Perhaps it’s just necessary to “tune” the load in conjunction with barrel wear?
JoeDuke
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There is the occasional barrel that give longer than expected life in every caliber. There is also the barrel that gives less than expected life. 357Mag is also correct in that it depends on our expectations. Most serious benchrest competitors consider them done around 1,000 to 1,200 rounds.
Perhaps a better answer is to shoot it until it is no longer competitive with the group you normally compete against. Keep good records of its performance and round count as well.
Perhaps a better answer is to shoot it until it is no longer competitive with the group you normally compete against. Keep good records of its performance and round count as well.
stavey
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My 6ppc has started shooting more 2s and not as many zeros. I shoot a no turn neck so I’m going to clean up the necks and see if accuracy returns. As the necks have definitely thickened. I also noticed what appears to be a carbon ring. I also cleaned that . So we shall see . I shoot 28.3 g of LT-32 at 3360 fps - 800 rounds on the barrel
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JMayo
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1800+ on mine so far. I've won the last 5 ubr matches I've shot it in. It didn't come alive till 800. I'm gonna shoot it in Jamies 100m match Sat at Allegheny. I keep expecting it to start throwing them any day now. (That's gonna be my excuse if i do not shot well !
I got around 2400 on a Hunter style barrel before it started falling.
I shoot pretty hot 30.1, vv 133
I got around 2400 on a Hunter style barrel before it started falling.
I shoot pretty hot 30.1, vv 133
Have you figured out what the throat erosion is yet at 1800 rds compared to newly fresh chambered? It would help to know what that would be? Thanks.
JMayo
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Ahh i forgot to check it. I'll go write myself a note !
Thank you Sir.
kd4avp
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JMayo
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Lapua, i don't know how many rounds on it. Pockets are getting really loose and even though i anneal every time they seal up mid shoulder.
I just hate to change anything the way it's been shooting.
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