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Which type of barrel lasts longer in 300 Win Mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1133102" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>I don't believe the type of rifling will have a huge effect on longevity. For longevity the type of steel and thickness of the barrel will probably have the most effect on longevity.</p><p></p><p>* Would go with a cut rifled barrel for accuracy. Something like Bartlein and Krieger are very popular.</p><p>* Use chromoly steel instead of stainless. It can last longer.</p><p>* Use a heavy barrel, like a 1" bull barrel. It will disperse heat better and allow more consecutive shots before the barrel heats up. Heat is probably the biggest barrel killer.</p><p>* Run a 28" barrel. So, when it is finally shot out, you can have the barrel set back a couple inches and be good to go again - for a while. If you have a very accurate cut rifle barrel and it's a real shooter. This may be a good option.</p><p>* Shoot a non-max load. This will have very positive effect on barrel life. No need to run it hard if you can get the accuracy without it.</p><p>* Shoot heavy for caliber bullets. Seems the slower bullet speeds can lengthen barrel life too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1133102, member: 74902"] I don't believe the type of rifling will have a huge effect on longevity. For longevity the type of steel and thickness of the barrel will probably have the most effect on longevity. * Would go with a cut rifled barrel for accuracy. Something like Bartlein and Krieger are very popular. * Use chromoly steel instead of stainless. It can last longer. * Use a heavy barrel, like a 1" bull barrel. It will disperse heat better and allow more consecutive shots before the barrel heats up. Heat is probably the biggest barrel killer. * Run a 28" barrel. So, when it is finally shot out, you can have the barrel set back a couple inches and be good to go again - for a while. If you have a very accurate cut rifle barrel and it's a real shooter. This may be a good option. * Shoot a non-max load. This will have very positive effect on barrel life. No need to run it hard if you can get the accuracy without it. * Shoot heavy for caliber bullets. Seems the slower bullet speeds can lengthen barrel life too. [/QUOTE]
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