So, I just finished reading Elmer Keith's " Sixguns". In it, he claims that a barrel is inevitably worn out by shooting 5000 rounds of jacketed ammunition through it. I generally only shoot plated, or coated lead, and my barrels seem to be in good shape after a lot of rounds downrange. The Sig p320 I use for competition probably has about 15 k rounds on the barrel, and no obvious signs of wear. Keith claimed that after 5k rounds of jacketed through the revolvers and autopistols of his day, you could see significant wear on the rifling starting at the chamber end.
I am curious, of those who shoot jacketed bullets extensively, what are your round counts and observed wear? I wonder if the metallurgy has gotten better since then, causing barrels to last longer?
Feedback appreciated.
I am curious, of those who shoot jacketed bullets extensively, what are your round counts and observed wear? I wonder if the metallurgy has gotten better since then, causing barrels to last longer?
Feedback appreciated.