How many guys shoot a 7mm STW?

[skeeterforme]

Just looking for some experiences with it. I do reload so that isn't an issue, just wondering what you have had for barrel life, etc.

Thanks

 

[sweetnectar]

All my barrels are still alive. But now that I think about it, I have seen one barrel that was all pitted out I figured it was from not cleaning it....it was on an really old neglected gun.

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

my best long distance gun i have is a 7mm rem magnum,,,have killed 2 antelope at 450 plus and a bear at 562 yrds a few years back,,,added a muzzle break to help with the kick facter.havnt wore it out yet in 15 years of use{when i dont bowhunt}.

 

[huntRme]

Considering the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife really doesn't want me to kill a deer, my barrels will last a long time. I'd say, if all you do is hunt then don't worry about it. Keep the rust out.