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What is the verdict on this barrel?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tidesloe" data-source="post: 1845123" data-attributes="member: 47761"><p>I really appreciate all the input, and advice. Theres a lot of knowledge and experience here, and it helps guys like myself who think we know, but really dont. Thanks!!</p><p>This rifle is not my only one. I have a handful of others, that I spend more time with that wouldnt be doing near the damage this beast has done. Im not convinced that "its done" especially given that it still shoots pretty well, but is dropping off. I know now much more what to watch for and different things to do that can offset- or minimize the damage. I think I can squeeze a little more life out of it. </p><p>When the time comes to move on and rebarrel, Im not necessarily opposed to doing STW again, as I think now Im a bit better equipped to extend the life of it via maintenance, and load development, staying on top of it, and watching it closely. I know where to find the "answers"!!!</p><p>When that time comes, Im left with a long action msgnum bolt face. What to rebarrel to, that might give a little more life? Ive wanted to get away from belted mags, but to my knowledge that may be even worse.</p><p>Ive done the same to a 300 RUM. Never scoped it, never knew for sure but finally gave up on that thing and parted it out. I easily shot twice as many rounds through it, but I finally got tired of battling it.</p><p>Not many possibilities out there other than belted, another belted throat roaster, or short mag in a long action.</p><p>Anyway, decisions there and like I said Im not opposed to another STW roaster, as Im pretty well invested in that cartridge.</p><p>Thanks again guys!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tidesloe, post: 1845123, member: 47761"] I really appreciate all the input, and advice. Theres a lot of knowledge and experience here, and it helps guys like myself who think we know, but really dont. Thanks!! This rifle is not my only one. I have a handful of others, that I spend more time with that wouldnt be doing near the damage this beast has done. Im not convinced that "its done" especially given that it still shoots pretty well, but is dropping off. I know now much more what to watch for and different things to do that can offset- or minimize the damage. I think I can squeeze a little more life out of it. When the time comes to move on and rebarrel, Im not necessarily opposed to doing STW again, as I think now Im a bit better equipped to extend the life of it via maintenance, and load development, staying on top of it, and watching it closely. I know where to find the "answers"!!! When that time comes, Im left with a long action msgnum bolt face. What to rebarrel to, that might give a little more life? Ive wanted to get away from belted mags, but to my knowledge that may be even worse. Ive done the same to a 300 RUM. Never scoped it, never knew for sure but finally gave up on that thing and parted it out. I easily shot twice as many rounds through it, but I finally got tired of battling it. Not many possibilities out there other than belted, another belted throat roaster, or short mag in a long action. Anyway, decisions there and like I said Im not opposed to another STW roaster, as Im pretty well invested in that cartridge. Thanks again guys!! [/QUOTE]
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