Re: 6.5 SAUM thread
IMO 2-3 thousand rounds (given 140 gr 6.5 bullet at 3100 fps) is very optimistic. I got 1300 rounds out of my 6.5-06, before it started to go south. I understand case design, but that is extreme. That said don't forget the old 6.5 Remington Magnum.
Good luck
Jerry