What does the OB think the barrel life would be on a .22LR rifle barrel using lead vs. copper plated bullets? (In terms of round count life)

In general, what is the typical barrel life on a .22LR before significant accuracy decrease is noticed?

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Posted by Ice Cream Sammich

Baton Rouge

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Posted on 11/25/13 at 6:01 pm to LuapGibb

I've never seen a non accurate 22, regardless of round count.

This post was edited on 11/25/13 at 6:12 pm

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Posted by REB BEER

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Posted on 11/25/13 at 6:09 pm to LuapGibb

I would think it would take a helluva lot of rounds. I've shot tons through my old Marlin model 60 that I've had for 30 years and it's still a tack driver.

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Posted by Yat27

Austin

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Posted on 11/25/13 at 6:26 pm to LuapGibb

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In general, what is the typical barrel life on a .22LR before significant accuracy decrease is noticed?

I couldn't put a number on it, but I don't think you would wear a .22 barrel out in a lifetime.

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Posted by ShubutaMS

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Posted on 11/25/13 at 6:54 pm to LuapGibb

From what I've read- a long fricking time. Don't think copper or lead makes much difference.

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Posted by ZacAttack

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Posted on 11/25/13 at 7:03 pm to LuapGibb

A crap load of rounds. I've got a Winchester Model 74, last production year was '55. There's no telling how many thousands of rounds it has shot, and it's still pretty damn accurate.

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Posted by Yewkindewit

Near Birmingham, Alabama

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Posted on 11/25/13 at 7:12 pm to LuapGibb

I have quite a few .22 rifles and only one seems to be "not as accurate" as it should be. It is an old Noble pump action and seems to spray the lead around a bit.

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Posted by KingRanch