Originally Posted by Rock Chuck
I've never owned or even shot one but from what I've read, it's fairly easy to shoot out a barrel in one. That's common with most hot calibers smaller than 30 cal. They generate a lot of heat and shooting a lot of hot loads can seriously overheat one. Of course it can be done with larger cals, too, but it's easier with smaller ones.

That said, the 7mm is famous for being an excellent elk round.


I have owned several over the years, think there 2-3 in safe now. Probably my favorite "Wal-mart" test caliber, meaning I can find it about anywhere that I might need to.

I can't quote round counts, or stats on barrel life, but IMHE you'll shoot your shoulder sore many times over before the barrel burns out. Most guys don't shoot the 7mm enough to make this a problem, unless they are an active "F" class competitor.

I like the round with a quality bullet for elk, and it has worked for me:

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