I'd either do a 6.5 SAUM 4s or a PRC. I'm kinda waiting to see what comes out of the PRC. From what I understand they're almost the same. So I'm confused about why Hornady came out with a cartridge that's mimics the George's SAUM 4s; and I'm confused why George has been shooting the cartridge that, to my thinking, threatens his own. Weird stuff. That's what held me back on building either.
As for barrel life - unless you're a competitive shooter shooting loads of quick strings...who cares? If you're shooting that much you're probably trying out different barrels anyway and replacing barrels each season anyway. Barrels aren't that pricey. However, if I build one of these screamers, I'm going to build it as a SwitchLug anyway. So, swapping barrels will be easy and your smith can make you barrels from his initial measurements, without having to send him the gun. Just seems like this whole 'barrel life' thing has gotten so over-blown in recent years. I'll admit I fell to the fear myself.
Barrels don't fail from one day to the next - degradation is a process. So, there's no need to worry that you're going to burn it out and suddenly realize it when you can't hit that elk of a lifetime. Lol! Plus, if you're to the point of having a rifle BUILT, the idea of replacing the barrel down the road really shouldn't be a 'deal breaker' in caliber selection, should it? It's not like it's some mysterious gunsmithing magic like it may seem to a guy who just buys a rifle at Walmart and shoots it with whatever factory ammo is available. (Not meant as a slam on those that do) If you build a 'barrel burner' either have 2 identical barrels made up front and learn to swap barrels - it's not rocket science and only requires a barrel vise and an action wrench; OR have your smith record the specs on your barrel so that you can have replacements built in the future.
Get the caliber that excites you! Don't let the 'barrel burner' thing deter you!
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As for barrel life - unless you're a competitive shooter shooting loads of quick strings...who cares? If you're shooting that much you're probably trying out different barrels anyway and replacing barrels each season anyway. Barrels aren't that pricey. However, if I build one of these screamers, I'm going to build it as a SwitchLug anyway. So, swapping barrels will be easy and your smith can make you barrels from his initial measurements, without having to send him the gun. Just seems like this whole 'barrel life' thing has gotten so over-blown in recent years. I'll admit I fell to the fear myself.
Barrels don't fail from one day to the next - degradation is a process. So, there's no need to worry that you're going to burn it out and suddenly realize it when you can't hit that elk of a lifetime. Lol! Plus, if you're to the point of having a rifle BUILT, the idea of replacing the barrel down the road really shouldn't be a 'deal breaker' in caliber selection, should it? It's not like it's some mysterious gunsmithing magic like it may seem to a guy who just buys a rifle at Walmart and shoots it with whatever factory ammo is available. (Not meant as a slam on those that do) If you build a 'barrel burner' either have 2 identical barrels made up front and learn to swap barrels - it's not rocket science and only requires a barrel vise and an action wrench; OR have your smith record the specs on your barrel so that you can have replacements built in the future.
Get the caliber that excites you! Don't let the 'barrel burner' thing deter you!
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