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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 1172255" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>TK, </p><p>3000 rounds is a lot of shooting. I shot a 7mmRemMag barrel out in about 3-4 years and best count was 1200-1300 rounds. 95 % of those were max or slightly above max loads. </p><p>If you get a 308, there's a greater chance you'll never shoot the barrel out because you will not be able to afford the ammo, at least not in your current situation.</p><p>If the barrel life is 3000 rounds, in order to shoot that barrel out in 3 years, you're looking at approx 83 rounds a month, or 4 boxes of WalMart ammo at $25, or $100 a month. So I would say that is the least of your concerns.</p><p>Not trying to discourage you just trying to be realistic.</p><p>I'd be looking for a used Savage 10 in .308, heavy barrel preferably. I wouldn't consider a .243 Win., as barrel life will be shorter, .260Rem will be a little better, again, not as good as a .308.</p><p>Checkout Cheaper Than Dirt for discounts on ammo. Look for used reloading equpment (i.e. press, dies, scales, calipers, etc.) and save your brass!</p><p>Good luck in your endeavour and I hope your enthusiasm remains high. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 1172255, member: 307"] TK, 3000 rounds is a lot of shooting. I shot a 7mmRemMag barrel out in about 3-4 years and best count was 1200-1300 rounds. 95 % of those were max or slightly above max loads. If you get a 308, there's a greater chance you'll never shoot the barrel out because you will not be able to afford the ammo, at least not in your current situation. If the barrel life is 3000 rounds, in order to shoot that barrel out in 3 years, you're looking at approx 83 rounds a month, or 4 boxes of WalMart ammo at $25, or $100 a month. So I would say that is the least of your concerns. Not trying to discourage you just trying to be realistic. I'd be looking for a used Savage 10 in .308, heavy barrel preferably. I wouldn't consider a .243 Win., as barrel life will be shorter, .260Rem will be a little better, again, not as good as a .308. Checkout Cheaper Than Dirt for discounts on ammo. Look for used reloading equpment (i.e. press, dies, scales, calipers, etc.) and save your brass! Good luck in your endeavour and I hope your enthusiasm remains high. :) JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
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