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6.5x55 vs .308

 
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Old 12-30-2011, 09:18 AM
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6.5x55 vs .308

i read a lot of things about 6.5x55 and 308 barrel life, there's a lot of theories....
so what you think which one will last longer ?
thanks
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Old 12-30-2011, 09:39 AM
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Re: 6.5x55 vs .308

the one shoot the least ! sorry, couln't resist.
this type question is impossible to answer, toooooo many variables .
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Old 12-30-2011, 10:33 AM
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Re: 6.5x55 vs .308

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the one shoot the least ! sorry, couln't resist.
this type question is impossible to answer, toooooo many variables .
Awesome I agree to many variables
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Re: 6.5x55 vs .308

Aside from the case design and bullet diameter, all else being equal or at least proportionally equal, the 308 should hands down have a longer life.



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