12-29-2011, 03:17 AM
stokesrj Wrote:Yes the 6.5X284 does burn barrels but for a hunting rifle I don't get to upset about that. If you think that is a barrel burner, check out my 6.5 STW. I had one built quite a while ago on a Prarie Gun Works Titanium action with a 26" PacNor barrel. Mine was serial number 2 and Lane's was serial number 1 since he originated the STW line of cartridges. I have only 500 or so rounds down the bore and the throat is already .003" eroded. But it has put two Boone and Crocket sheep in the books, load development is done and it will shoot an honest 1/4 MOA with several loads. And it is the hammer of Thor on every animal I've shot with it.
Bob
Bob,
Your point is very well made Sir, a hunting rifle would last a LOT longer than a match rifle in the 6.5x284 and one I did not even consider the annual rounds "most" typical hunter only fire a box and a half annually at best at that rate. One is looking at 10 years versus 3-6 months for a dedicated match shooter whom normally fires 88 to 100 rounds per session. Nice catch on those facts.
Reguards
Mike