How much is enough? - 03/05/03
Dr. Howell-
In regards to the statement that lower peak pressures (thus lower temperature) equates to longer barrel throat life, how much of a difference is enough? Or more appropriately, how much difference would you guess is needed to see a marked difference in throat life? My reason for asking is that I'm putting together a .264 Win, but the barrel (6.5-06 now) is used. I'm thinking that if I load the Win to the performance of the -06 version I should get more barrel life that way. Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
In regards to the statement that lower peak pressures (thus lower temperature) equates to longer barrel throat life, how much of a difference is enough? Or more appropriately, how much difference would you guess is needed to see a marked difference in throat life? My reason for asking is that I'm putting together a .264 Win, but the barrel (6.5-06 now) is used. I'm thinking that if I load the Win to the performance of the -06 version I should get more barrel life that way. Thanks in advance for any and all advice.