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How much barrel life did you get out barrels you replaced?
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<blockquote data-quote="Lightvarmint" data-source="post: 201841"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>It usually depends on a few variables such as:</p><p></p><p>Was the barrel shot when hot, material that the barrel is constructed from, the relationship of the case capacity to the bore size and the type of powder used. </p><p></p><p>I would think you are going to be okay for a while probably up to at least 2000 rounds depending on the above variables. I would say as long as you took care of it and kept it cool as you could that, you are still in the window of cutting edge accuracy for at least 400 more rounds. Some hi power guys get 4000-6000 rounds with chamberings that are similar to the .308.</p><p></p><p>Stainless barrels seem to last somewhat longer than the carbon steel barrels.</p><p></p><p>There is absolutely no way to tell unless the history of the barrel is known and inspections performed to establish wear patterns. Shoot it and have some fun.</p><p></p><p>James</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lightvarmint, post: 201841"] Hello, It usually depends on a few variables such as: Was the barrel shot when hot, material that the barrel is constructed from, the relationship of the case capacity to the bore size and the type of powder used. I would think you are going to be okay for a while probably up to at least 2000 rounds depending on the above variables. I would say as long as you took care of it and kept it cool as you could that, you are still in the window of cutting edge accuracy for at least 400 more rounds. Some hi power guys get 4000-6000 rounds with chamberings that are similar to the .308. Stainless barrels seem to last somewhat longer than the carbon steel barrels. There is absolutely no way to tell unless the history of the barrel is known and inspections performed to establish wear patterns. Shoot it and have some fun. James [/QUOTE]
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