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7mm STW
Savage 116 barrel life expectancy
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1319893" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>Barrel depends on several factors. Caliber, load, conditions, and most importantly, what your requirement is for accuracy. My 308's run a barrel life of 2100-2300 rounds, when accuracy erodes from .2-.4MOA to .5-.75MOA. These rifles are shot with long strings, very hot during the summer months in competition. Under milder conditions with a lower accuracy requirement, they would likely go +2x that rate and last a lifetime for some shooters/hunters. My magnums and standard +3000FPS rifles that are treated far less aggressively, but held to the same accuracy standard, on average deliver 1000-1500 rounds of barrel life. I do think that excessive worrying about barrel life can be counterproductive to shooting enjoyment. When I replace a shot out barrel I get a sense of satisfaction that it has likely served me well and delivered the goods.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1319893, member: 10291"] Barrel depends on several factors. Caliber, load, conditions, and most importantly, what your requirement is for accuracy. My 308's run a barrel life of 2100-2300 rounds, when accuracy erodes from .2-.4MOA to .5-.75MOA. These rifles are shot with long strings, very hot during the summer months in competition. Under milder conditions with a lower accuracy requirement, they would likely go +2x that rate and last a lifetime for some shooters/hunters. My magnums and standard +3000FPS rifles that are treated far less aggressively, but held to the same accuracy standard, on average deliver 1000-1500 rounds of barrel life. I do think that excessive worrying about barrel life can be counterproductive to shooting enjoyment. When I replace a shot out barrel I get a sense of satisfaction that it has likely served me well and delivered the goods. [/QUOTE]
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