how many rounds?

[tdoyka]

i gathered enough money for my encore in 22-250 ai, 27" mgm heavy factory barrel, 1in 8" twist, and bullets weighing 60 - 75 grs. i don't plan on using max loads, probably using 22-250 loads(want to save the brass) maybe a little more. groundhogs, foxes, and coyotes from 250-500 yards. i won't be "frying" the barrel, i will shoot slow and accurate. i tried to get my 6.5 creedmoor(16 1/4" mgm heavy factory barrel) to get hot, but after shooting five shots(i'm disabled) quickly, it was barely warm. i haven't tried my 20 vartarg(16 1/4" mgm factory heavy) and i don't plan on it!!!
my question is, how many rounds will i get from this barrel? 800, 1000, 1500, or more...

 

[LCazador]

You should get 2000-2500 rounds thru it , providing you shoot slow and let it cool when it does get hot. If you're trying to compare it to the 6.5 Creedmore, the 22/250 is more overbore than the Creedmore and will run hotter. Bottom line enjoy it, that's what you bought it for!

 

[Shynloco]

IMHO, depends on the load you shoot. But I'd be willing to say LCaz gave you a fair answer. BTW, something I carry in my go bag is a small battery operated fish tank air pump that you can buy at your local pet shop along with a small plastic tube that can be inserted into the barrel via the throat when opening the bolt. I use it during the summer when the temps go up to help cool the barrel fastest. I usually shoot 5 shots and then insert the tube and let the pump run for 5 minutes and then shoot again. Not sure if it save on barrel life all that much, but does help to cool it down.

Alex