Why does the 6.5x284 burn out a barrel around a 1000 round? It doesn't seem like the volocity is that much?
6.5 x 284 barrel burnout question
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Re: 6.5 x 284 barrel burnout question
The barrell doesn't burn out. The throat erodes and it needs to be rechambered. The case and neck act as a funnel into the throat area and that why it erodes. The barrel can be used about for 2500-3000 rounds as long as you set it back every 900-1100 rounds.
The barrell doesn't burn out. The throat erodes and it needs to be rechambered. The case and neck act as a funnel into the throat area and that why it erodes. The barrel can be used about for 2500-3000 rounds as long as you set it back every 900-1100 rounds.
Re: 6.5 x 284 barrel burnout question
The 6.5-284 has the powder capacity of a 30-06. So, when its necked down to a 6.5mm, thats a whole lotta powder for that bore size.
The straight .284 is a much better choice as the barrel life is longer. Alot of target shooters are moving away from the 6.5-284 to the .284 and are having good success and setting records.
I have a 6.5-285 that has 800 rds through it and the throat is toasted. Im going to try a .284 next and see hw it does.
The 6.5-284 has the powder capacity of a 30-06. So, when its necked down to a 6.5mm, thats a whole lotta powder for that bore size.
The straight .284 is a much better choice as the barrel life is longer. Alot of target shooters are moving away from the 6.5-284 to the .284 and are having good success and setting records.
I have a 6.5-285 that has 800 rds through it and the throat is toasted. Im going to try a .284 next and see hw it does.
Re: 6.5 x 284 barrel burnout question
BH, Thats correct. Think of a hose unrestricted in a large caliber round, neck it down what happens more force in a narrow area. Something has to give.
BH, Thats correct. Think of a hose unrestricted in a large caliber round, neck it down what happens more force in a narrow area. Something has to give.
Re: 6.5 x 284 barrel burnout question
The 180 Berger is a Streamline Cat... .659 advertised BC for a 7mm bullet.
The 180 Berger is a Streamline Cat... .659 advertised BC for a 7mm bullet.
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