Good point with fireforming.
If you're worried about 6.5-284 barrel life, get a 26 Nosler.
I did.
Shooting the Nos will help extend the 6.5-284's barrel life...
DF
I can see were that would help.
Myself, I turned to the 6.5 Creed, but the 6.5x284 is ready to rock 'n' roll when the need arises.