6.5x284 is a very good cartridge ,the 6.5x284 has a lot of bench shoots,yes it would burn out for benrest shooters all cartridges will sooner or later burn a barrel out. the 6.5x284 used only for hunting and some target practice will never burn out in your life time. I have the 6.5x284 in a Savage S.S. weather warrior and for just being a factory rifle its very accurate.i still would like to build a Ruger # 1 in a 6.5x284 with a bunx 26 inch barrel. good luck ,Pete53
