Yes, there’s that consideration as well. With 140 gr loads at 62,000 psi at 2,750 fps you get approximately 2,250-2,500 rounds before accuracy starts to fall off. In the Swede operating at 51,000 psi with 140s at 2,600 psi you get around 4,500-5,000 rounds or better before giving up some accuracy. Barrel life on the Swede would be similar to the 308 Win.
Assuming it takes the same or slightly more powder for the Swede to hit 2600 FPS, does pressure really play that much of a role in eating a barrel?
And would downloading the Creed to 2600 FPS and using less powder than the Swede to hit the same velocity make the life more equal?
Not challenging the stats, just ignorant on the issue personally. Thats a lot more barrel life.
