Thread: Anyone have a hardys carbon barrel on their rifle? After info on break in procedure

Talked to a sniper instructor from army and his exact words 6-8,000 rounds in 308 copper or carbon maybe every 500 rounds and by Christ he can shoot. So are we prematurely eating barrels out for the sake of barrel manufacturing??

Originally Posted by ariki

Talked to a sniper instructor from army and his exact words 6-8,000 rounds in 308 copper or carbon maybe every 500 rounds and by Christ he can shoot. So are we prematurely eating barrels out for the sake of barrel manufacturing??

Was talking at the range this arvo with a guy who still shoots TR with a sling, and is dammed good at it, gives the F Class boys a run for their money (even considering how the targets are scored differently).

He shoots 308 exclusively, using two rifles with regular turns about. This allows him to verify any accuracy fall off. He has a barrel up to 12,000 rounds, although he usually has been changing them about 5000.

308/3006 calibre give one of the longest barrel life for a rifle. Barrel life depends on calibre, loads and how you look after them.

Originally Posted by Taupohunter

308/3006 calibre give one of the longest barrel life for a rifle. Barrel life depends on calibre, loads and how you look after them.

Based on what? I would hazard a guess that a 358 winchester would last long as would any other catidges that are more underbored.

Research. Read what I said.