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6mm Barrel life burnout?
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<blockquote data-quote="Long Time Long Ranger" data-source="post: 385880" data-attributes="member: 505"><p>You heard 243's were barrel burners. I heard for years the 30-06 was far superior to the 270 winchester. Then I heard for years how superior the 270 winchester was to the 30-06. All your discussions in all your threads are making about that much sense.</p><p></p><p>#1. It is your rifle so pick the performance level you want that you are sure will make you happy.</p><p>#2 All are very accurate if done properly so that is out of discussion.</p><p>#3 Consider how long it will take you to shoot 2000 rounds. If you take care of your rifle most any will get you to that point.</p><p>#4 Pick the one that will make you the happiest. Scratch the itch of the one you want.</p><p></p><p>#1 Performance level. With hunting varmints out west I assume coyotes are in the mix. But prairie dogs, groundhogs whatever. Coyotes do not hang around for a guy fooling with clicks on a slow rifle. Get a super fast varmint rifle you can get on target quickly with. Wind is a huge factor in hunting anything, varmints especially since they are small tartgets. Get a fast rifle to eliminate as much wind drift as possible. Targets don't move and you have all day to shoot slow rifles. Animals don't stay there long for you to fool with a slow rifle and a bunch of clicks.</p><p></p><p>#2 Accuracy. I will let anyone pick any of my big 6mms and I will gladly shoot against them for $100 a shot. Been there, done that, nobody bets anymore. They include 240 gibbs, 6mm-06 imp, 240 wby, 243 AI. These rifles will shoot 1/2" to 3/4" groups at 300 yards. That will satisfy most shooters. Speaking of heresay, according to a lot you hear the wby's and freebore rifles will not shoot. I will shoot my 240 wby against any rifle. If your rifle will not shoot 1/2" groups at 300 yards don't bother shooting against my 240 wby.</p><p></p><p>#3 I have never known of a 243 being a barrel burner in over 40 years shooting. To the contrary they are known to be fairly easy on barrels if a guy takes care of them sensibly. 2000 rounds is a lot of shooting. You should get there with a 243 if you take care of it.</p><p></p><p>#4 I would get the exact facts from reliable data of the cartridges I was interested in and pick the one I liked the best to scratch my itch. I would not let heresay on the internet influence my opinion unless you know the person in particular to have the knowledge and experience he or she claims.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Long Time Long Ranger, post: 385880, member: 505"] You heard 243's were barrel burners. I heard for years the 30-06 was far superior to the 270 winchester. Then I heard for years how superior the 270 winchester was to the 30-06. All your discussions in all your threads are making about that much sense. #1. It is your rifle so pick the performance level you want that you are sure will make you happy. #2 All are very accurate if done properly so that is out of discussion. #3 Consider how long it will take you to shoot 2000 rounds. If you take care of your rifle most any will get you to that point. #4 Pick the one that will make you the happiest. Scratch the itch of the one you want. #1 Performance level. With hunting varmints out west I assume coyotes are in the mix. But prairie dogs, groundhogs whatever. Coyotes do not hang around for a guy fooling with clicks on a slow rifle. Get a super fast varmint rifle you can get on target quickly with. Wind is a huge factor in hunting anything, varmints especially since they are small tartgets. Get a fast rifle to eliminate as much wind drift as possible. Targets don't move and you have all day to shoot slow rifles. Animals don't stay there long for you to fool with a slow rifle and a bunch of clicks. #2 Accuracy. I will let anyone pick any of my big 6mms and I will gladly shoot against them for $100 a shot. Been there, done that, nobody bets anymore. They include 240 gibbs, 6mm-06 imp, 240 wby, 243 AI. These rifles will shoot 1/2" to 3/4" groups at 300 yards. That will satisfy most shooters. Speaking of heresay, according to a lot you hear the wby's and freebore rifles will not shoot. I will shoot my 240 wby against any rifle. If your rifle will not shoot 1/2" groups at 300 yards don't bother shooting against my 240 wby. #3 I have never known of a 243 being a barrel burner in over 40 years shooting. To the contrary they are known to be fairly easy on barrels if a guy takes care of them sensibly. 2000 rounds is a lot of shooting. You should get there with a 243 if you take care of it. #4 I would get the exact facts from reliable data of the cartridges I was interested in and pick the one I liked the best to scratch my itch. I would not let heresay on the internet influence my opinion unless you know the person in particular to have the knowledge and experience he or she claims. [/QUOTE]
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