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You will never get everything that you want.

When I was in the military, a barrel was called a WRA - weapons replaceable assembly. It was expected to wear out and need replacement. While you and your rifle are not in the military, barrels are still WRAs. Like any mechanical device, the parts wear out. It would be best to chase after the R&D people, but they will probably tell you that better, stronger and longer lasting barrels can be made with today's technology, but are cost prohibitive.