Barrel life expected from Blaser R93

[Blaserr93]

Could someone tell me how many rounds from my 22-250 i should expect to get accurate shooting with Blaser R93 in 22-250 please.

Forum Boss: This Blasser93 guy posted this below: "I have owned the Rifle since 1997, and have fired 5-7 K rounds through it, only factory rounds, no homeloads, and wondered how much life it could have left."

If he has gotten 5000+ rounds from a 22-250 that's exceptional. I've see them go bad after 1000 rounds. Barrel heat and firing rate make a huge difference.

 

[FNSafari]

Also consider how hot ur loading this caliber. It’s overbore

 

[ebb]

Also consider the flame temp of the powder you choose.

 

[M-61]

Does it put a smile on your face when you shoot it?
If yes, then why care?
Oh! It’s over bore capacity? When I bought my 257 Weatherby you bet I knew that. So did a mule deer at quite a range. Smile from ear to ear.
Life is short.

 

[FNSafari]

Does it put a smile on your face when you shoot it?
If yes, then why care?
Oh! It’s over bore capacity? When I bought my 257 Weatherby you bet I knew that. So did a mule deer at quite a range. Smile from ear to ear.
Life is short.

I'm not saying anyone should be deterred from getting what they want regardless of case to bore size. Life is too short for that kind of thinking imo. Just saying to be aware of the barrel wear of overbore cartridges.

 

[Adam in WI]

I think if I could afford an R93 barrel life would be pretty low on my list of concerns

 

[JimPag]

Again, another question that can't even begin to get an answer too. Too many factors and variables. That's like asking how many miles can I expect from my car engine.

 

[Blaserr93]

Could someone tell me how many rounds from my 22-250 i should expect to get accurate shooting with Blaser R93 in 22-250 please

I have owned the Rifle since 1997, and have fired 5-7 K rounds through it, only factory rounds, no homeloads, and wondered how much life it could have left.

 

[ebb]

sounds like you are on borrowed time to me

 

[NateHaler]

I have owned the Rifle since 1997, and have fired 5-7 K rounds through it, only factory rounds, no homeloads, and wondered how much life it could have left.

This would have been the better first post.

5-7k sounds like a lot of rounds in a .22-250. However, does it still shoot however accurately you need it to? If so, then keep on going until it doesn't, then you can decide to rebarrel, replace, whatever.

For your peace of mind, I suggest you take it to a highly-regarded riflesmith and have it bore-scoped.

Kudos for shooting your Blaser as much as you have; that means you've enjoyed it.

 

[Gary in MD]

5000 - 7000 rounds of 22-250?
Time to order a new barrel

 

[joshb]

I have owned the Rifle since 1997, and have fired 5-7 K rounds through it, only factory rounds, no homeloads, and wondered how much life it could have left.

Can I buy your old brass?

 

[Blaserr93]

Can I buy your old brass?

Unfortunately i didn't collect it, most is in the UK, the rest in Canada. LOL

 

[matthias]

I think you need to ask one more question. What is acceptable accuracy? How does it shoot now?

 

[msalm]

One more thing to consider is those barrels are hammer forged (pretty sure) AND melonited…. Two things that will extend the life considerably.

 

[Blaserr93]

I think you need to ask one more question. What is acceptable accuracy? How does it shoot now?

Three shot group at 200 yds, today.

 

[matthias]

Three shot group at 200 yds, today.

I would say its doing just fine.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Three shot group at 200 yds, today.

I wouldn’t re-barrel it with a factory sporter Savage barrel, is all I know for a fact.

 

[Ggmac]

shoot it till you’re not happy . Then , only then , replace it . Think of barrels as tires on your car , the faster you drive ( shoot ) the faster they wear .