Quote Originally Posted by yorketransport View Post
Barrel life from the 6.5 mags isn't that much worse than the 270 mags. I've seen 6.5 WSM barrels shooting within 1 MOA with over 1000 rounds through them. Nitride the barrel and you'll go 1500 rounds easy. Then again, I'm of the opinion that barrels were made to be replaced. That's why they're threaded on instead of welded!

Andrew
No doubt. The mags are all similar. I was referring to the 284 when I referenced barrel life. That should at least double the mags. I just gave input on the 270 in case he was set on it. I'd still lean toward the 7 short mags if I was going mag. 300 shorts will will perform with them running 215's, but that's pretty stout recoil for extended target sessions and the added energy is pretty overkill for 500 yd deer. Same could be said for mags in general for 500 yd deer.

That's the beauty of shooting today. So many options.