Barrels aren't that expensive, and I wont shoot more than probably 20-30 rounds a year through it so it'll last a while. Dead on at 300, so it kind of takes the guess work out of shooting critters out to 500. Ammo isn't any more than most other magnums if you buy it,, think midway was $55 a box..
Ive got quite a few rifles in most calibers, including a 264 in a pre 64 featherweight, variety is the spice of life right! "a PRC is in my future"
But the majority of critters get the ole STW.
By the way I'm totally in favor of the good old 7mm he wants to buy, 100%!:;:thumbsup
Bought this 6.5-300 for deer size stuff, definitely better all around calibers thats for sure.