6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

[B3dlam]

So I am working on a 6.5 creedmoor build and had read some places that it tends to burn barrels pretty quickly but I was curious if anyone had input on that as most of the places that mentioned that seem to be very against the round in general so I am guessing their opinion may have been biased the reason behind my questioning is as I understand it barrel life is based upon two things round velocity and chamber pressure. From what I have seen the 6.5 runs only around 100-200 fps faster then a .308 and at chamber pressures 10,000psi~ lower then a .308. That being said I think you should expect to see barrel life comparable to a .308 if anyone has any insight on this please don't hesitate to speak up I am by no means an expert.

 

[a_bishop]

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

6.5 creedmoor. .260 and 6.5x47 are all very easy on barrels. 3-4k rounds should not be an issue

 

[B3dlam]

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: a_bishop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6.5 creedmoor. .260 and 6.5x47 are all very easy on barrels. 3-4k rounds should not be an issue </div></div>

Basically I should expect it to be comparable to a .308?

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

Like anything else it really depends on how you are shooting it, volume of fire, time between shots, how the ammo is loaded, etc. I don’t think you will get 10,000+ out of it like some 308 have.

 

[B3dlam]

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Like anything else it really depends on how you are shooting it, volume of fire, time between shots, how the ammo is loaded, etc. I don’t think you will get 10,000+ out of it like some 308 have. </div></div>

I understand that it being a semi auto rifle it will likely get slightly less barrel life as it is easier to get higher volumes of fire but why should I expect less barrel life then a .308 what about this round eats barrels.

 

[Tangodown911]

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

Same volumes of powders as the .308 in a smaller diameter bore means more throat erosion. That's the difference...bore size. ie. .243 is even worse on barrels.

 

[Blanman]

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

There was just a thread on this exact topic, look around for it. But a bishop is right, 3000-4000 rounds is to be expected based off what I've seen. Mine is sitting at almost 2000 rounds and it's shooting good enough to whack an 8" plate at 1100 yds yesterday, I'd call that still good.

 

[D Miller]

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Life?

My lothar walther barreled Creedmoor gave me about 4200 accurate rounds before it gave out. THat was not babying it but normal match and practice use with strings up to 20 rounds at a time.