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    Barrel erosion... a real concern or not?

    So, in my readings I came upon a thread and barrel erosion was brought up. The guy said over 3000fps is where erosion starts and it can shorten barrel life to as little as 7-800 rounds. I recently acquired an older Weatherby Vanguard in .300 Win Mag. and have found a couple good loads for it...
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    220gr rn ballistic tip in 300 win mag for varmints?

    Ok, so info on this bullet is very hard to find. I didn't realize until after I ordered them that they were designed for expansion at subsonic Blackout velocities. I loaded some anyway but not full house win mag. I backed them down to '06 velocity and got a 3/4", 3 shot, 100 yard group. I...
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    Nearly made a BOO BOO today, TWICE!!

    When I got my "new 2 me" Weatherby Vanguard in .300 win mag a month or so ago, I bought some Sierra 220 rn and some Nosler 220 rn bt bt. After ordering the Noslers I realized they were intended for the Blackout and were designed to expand at 1000fps. I found a good load for the Sierra's in the...
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    220 rnbt bt

    New here and my first post. I recently traded for a Weatherby 300Win Mag. I ordered some 220gr rnbt Ballistic Tips thinking they'd be a good thumper for deer. While waiting for them to arrive I read up on them a little more. (should've done that first) that's when I realized they are a low...
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