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barrel life/ caliber questions to help with next build
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 287510" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>The only reason I would stick to the 308 for general fun, paper shooting and practice is the barrel life plain and simple. Albiet, the 65 Lapua is different and sometimes those can be fun too. I have been thinking about some type of 6.5 myself just for a change of scenery. I still have a hard time taking the plunge due to the very very long life of the 308 barrel. Whatever a given shooters definition of "shot out" is, the 308 barrel will reach that point much later than any of the 6.5's.</p><p></p><p>IMHO, the only disadvantage the 308 has over the 6.5 is wind. It is also my opinion and observation that wind is like any other factor. It is observable and can be compensated for. Yes the 6.5 is more forgiving when a estimate isnt accurate. However, with a bit of practice and experience, you will learn to dope the wind according to whatever it is that youre shooting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 287510, member: 1007"] The only reason I would stick to the 308 for general fun, paper shooting and practice is the barrel life plain and simple. Albiet, the 65 Lapua is different and sometimes those can be fun too. I have been thinking about some type of 6.5 myself just for a change of scenery. I still have a hard time taking the plunge due to the very very long life of the 308 barrel. Whatever a given shooters definition of "shot out" is, the 308 barrel will reach that point much later than any of the 6.5's. IMHO, the only disadvantage the 308 has over the 6.5 is wind. It is also my opinion and observation that wind is like any other factor. It is observable and can be compensated for. Yes the 6.5 is more forgiving when a estimate isnt accurate. However, with a bit of practice and experience, you will learn to dope the wind according to whatever it is that youre shooting. [/QUOTE]
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