Lilja Barrel

[JASmith]

I'm wondering what happens to that nicely sculpted compound throat after 1,000rds.

Any thoughts?

I don't know if anyone on this forum has started a thread polling members on this question. The first post should ask for at least these items: 1) round count; 2) Chamber Spec; 3) An indication of whether the average loads are hot or mild compared to factory ammunition; 4) Nominal accuracy when new; and 5) Accuracy today.

In the meantime, here are some thoughts about your question:

Surf around this forum and you can get a feel for how well the Grendel chamber responds to a lot of shooting.

Also, take a close look at the reamer drawing.

The throat should be no more susceptible to erosion than the more conventional designs.

The bore capacity of the Grendel suggests that the barrel life should be at least 30% more than the 3,000 rounds service life indicated for good (vice excellent) accuracy in the .308 Winchester. An accurate deer-harvesting rifle with an expected barrel life ain't too shabby!

The poll would help validate or refute the expectation.