500 rds a day in a dogtown ? Wow that must be one helluva dogtown...
I would say improper cleaning methods is the worst culprit for shorter barrel life...over heating too.....
Been fortunate enough to have a few days like that, but you are right on the cleaning and over heating issues......
Real reason I answered your post, if you are indeed a "tikkanut" have you shot any of their .223s with the 1 in 8 twist, and if so, what did you think? They kinda intrigued me...
Ingwe
