Why not a 243 AI??

[Jrjones]

The only drawback is barrel life. Worse than 6.5-284. Everything else is great.

I expect mine to last me a very long time. I dont shoot long shot strings just occasional varmints. I dont even care either. All i use in mine is win 760/A2700. Many more experienced guys can speak to that above me. Maybe ackleymanll could chime in on barrel life as he seems to have shot many many thousands of rounds through one. Hes been a wealth of knowledge for me and has helped me out several times through pm’s. Greatly appreciate him.

 

[ebb]

I am not saying it isn't worth it. I have a 7mm rum, I have a spare barrel waiting in the safe. When i sent it to Col Billy I sent him 2 brand new Barleins. I don't know if it is fact but read on the internet that when Winchester came out with the 243 they told customers 1200 rds was the life expectancy. Just something that you need to work around. Performance comes at a price.