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Jim243 · July 15, 2010, 12:44 AM

I can't speak to the powder issue, but if you keep them between 3,200 to 3,400 fps you should be ok on life of your barrel. I use H4895 without any worry. Now if you want to push them to 4,000 fps all bets are off and start looking for a replacement barrel at 850 to 900 rounds. You can still use the barrel, but your accuracy will start falling off. I use mine as a hunting rifle and shoot 223 just for plinking and general all around get the lead down range type rifle, cheaper brass and lead.

Jim

July 15, 2010, 12:44 AM	#5
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	I can't speak to the powder issue, but if you keep them between 3,200 to 3,400 fps you should be ok on life of your barrel. I use H4895 without any worry. Now if you want to push them to 4,000 fps all bets are off and start looking for a replacement barrel at 850 to 900 rounds. You can still use the barrel, but your accuracy will start falling off. I use mine as a hunting rifle and shoot 223 just for plinking and general all around get the lead down range type rifle, cheaper brass and lead. Jim Last edited by Jim243; July 15, 2010 at 12:57 AM.