I have been thinking about getting one of these rifles.

When listening to some of the guys at the range,I am
having doubts as to if I want one or not..

They say the barrels do not last long with this caliber.
Then I got to thinking that maybe someone is using
too hot of a load and smoking the barrel..

Is this the same as a 6.5 284 or different? Please
help me out here...John..