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Posted: 11/18/2014 1:25:48 AM EDT
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I can't give you a specific round count, but my guess would be to expect a LONG life. For several reasons
1. fairly low velocity rounds shouldn't burn barrels like faster small bore rounds. 2. Lower accuracy standards (a .458 Lott doesn't need to be sub-MOA to put down buffalo) 3. You won't actually shoot it that much because of recoil and/or cost of ammunition. I bet a mere mortal couldn't AFFORD to shoot the barrel out of a .458 Lott. 
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Posted: 11/18/2014 6:00:25 AM EDT
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...I bet a mere mortal couldn't AFFORD to shoot the barrel out of a .458 Lott. yeah, I kinda figured that this one would play the biggest role of any reasons why a 458 barrel would last a long, long, long time. Was generally more curious than worried. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 7:46:09 AM EDT
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I wouldn't worry with rounds like that at all. Short barrel life tends to be an issue with with cartridges burning a ton of powder in comparison the bullet weight and caliber.
458 Lott would use a similar powder charge to a 338 Lapua. But uses a bigger heavier bullet. Barrel life would be at the bottom of enlist on on reasons to pass. You'd likely never change the barrel.
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Posted: 11/18/2014 10:45:13 AM EDT
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For the price of a few factory boxes of ammo you can buy a new barrel, or even rifle.
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Posted: 11/18/2014 1:43:55 PM EDT
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I would recommend 9.3x62 instead.
It has the "Africa Gun" heritage, but ammo can be had for around $25 per box. The 236gr stuff is reasonable, and the 286gr cleans my clock when I shoot it. 
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Posted: 11/18/2014 3:43:22 PM EDT
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Your shoulder will wear out before the barrel. And probably your check book as well. I would guess the average big bore (375 H&H and up) probably doesn't get a hundred rounds though it in their entire life time. Friend bought a 375 H&H CZ five years ago just for shits and giggles. He has yet to shoot it.
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Posted: 11/22/2014 4:28:47 AM EDT
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with a .458 Lott, you'll detach a retina or demolish your shoulder or turn into a blubbering mess long before your barrel will wear out. I think I absorb recoil fairly well. The .458 Lott begs to differ.
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Posted: 11/22/2014 8:49:02 AM EDT
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Wear you out long before you wear it out.
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