Depends on how old you are.
Since this is not a high volume competition gun for me, that means maybe 2-3 practice sessions per year, maybe 150 rounds or so...never going to be an issue and I don't care if my heirs have to rebarrel the thing...;)
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When I was speaking with the lead instructor for Gunsite’s Precision Rifle class, he advised me to bring a .308 not a 6.5, because the 6.5 was “too easy,” and I would learn more with a .308. I am all for learning, but outside of class, I am all about the easy switch. As to barrel life, my goal it to wear stuff out, because it means I am using them a lot.
Local place in Bozeman had an attractive sale today, and I bought a 6.5. Christensen Arms Ridgeline with a Leupold VX6 2-12 in Nightforce lightweight rings on a zero moa Talley rail.
I was amazed how much high quality ammo there is in 6.5 for reasonable prices.
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If you are shooting more then 500 rounds a year in your bolt gun, barrel life becomes a non-issue. The cost of a new Bartlein barrel is $450 installed by my gunsmith. By the time 5 years comes around, there will be a new 6mm Gay Tiger catching your eye anyways :cool:
This stuff?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019547645
Yes, it is.
Finally got to shoot the new CA Ridgeline. Fired a few shots to get it on paper, and this was the first group fired, with Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 140 ELD at 100 yards. In that I don’t do much group shooting, and this was the first load I tried, I think the rifle shows promise.
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That'll do donkey, that'll do :cool: