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what’s the expected barrel life of 260 CTR?
I'm still new to the Tikka system (had my 260 CTR since 4/15, 1400 rds) and have no idea what I should expect about barrel life from these guns.
I shoot my CTR in competitive long range tactical matches, 5-10 shots per stage usually shot in 90 seconds or less with a total round count for a match being between 60-150 rounds. So far my speed of ammo is around 2715 fps (with 139 gr Senars) and I plan on keeping it in that area in the foreseeable future.
So given the above, what should I expect for barrel life?
Thanks for any insight you might have
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Between 2.5 and 4 seconds
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Some guys are getting similar barrel life to a 308 if you take good care of it…but its all subject to your loads, heat soak monitoring and proper maintenance. 5000rds should be attainable…
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I'm still new to the Tikka system (had my 260 CTR since 4/15, 1400 rds) and have no idea what I should expect about barrel life from these guns.
I shoot my CTR in competitive long range tactical matches, 5-10 shots per stage usually shot in 90 seconds or less with a total round count for a match being between 60-150 rounds. So far my speed of ammo is around 2715 fps (with 139 gr Senars) and I plan on keeping it in that area in the foreseeable future.
So given the above, what should I expect for barrel life?
Thanks for any insight you might have
==================================================================I know this is a departure from your original post. I have a 260 CTR and was wondering what load are you using to get your 2715 fps. I also use 139 Senars but have not been able to achieve your results but have not pushed it yet. I just got mine late fall.
Thanks for any feedback.
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I think a lot less than 5000 if you are shooting 10 shot strings in 90 seconds repeatedly. To a certain extent, polishing the throat can help delay erosion. Nathan Foster of terminalballisticsresearch in NZ has a very good book on the market which describes the process:
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