While I doubt barrel life is great, I don't think it to be that ridiculous. How can making 50pcs of fireformed brass be that hard on a barrel? Full-house 25-06 loads could not be much different, and we would not blink an eye at firing 50 rounds through a 257wby. If I could get 800rnds of useful life from a hi-po big game rig like that, I would consider it well worth the cost of the barrel.
