Accurate barrel life

[EAtts]

I shoot 32.5 grains of H 322 behind 55 grain Sierra blitskings for woodchucks in my 6BR. How will the barrel life using this bullet and powder compare to the barrel life of rifles used by long range shooters using 90 to 105 grain bullets
and a standard powder charge for the heavier longer bullet?

 

[DogBuster]

I would say the quality of the barrel and how fast you are shooting the barrel would determine how long the barrel would last...cleaning methods would also determine...I use a 6BR w/12 twist with 70s & Benchmark..

 

[jb1000br]

Well past 3000 rds for sure...

Will depend on accuracy expectations and heat build-up mostly.

JB

 

[Twud]

After 25 years and about 400 rounds I'm replacing the barrel on my 257 Wby. I've always shot it with heavy loads. After a 3 round group from a cold barrel it is very uncomfortable to touch. I knew this day would come, but after maybe 800 rounds.

 

[Goofycat]

Just watch the heat buildup and keep the barrel clean, clean, clean.

 

[chino1969]

Well past 3000 rds for sure...

Will depend on accuracy expectations and heat build-up mostly.

JB

I would have to agree with that.

Chino69