Couldn't have said that better myself.

I contacted Weatherby after listening to the Addicted boys talk about barrel eating. If Iinteligently shoot this gun at the range, meaning don't overheat it, I will get at least 2000 rounds out of it, but what do the folks at Weatherby know compared to the pros we have here.

If you reload 116.8 grains of H50BMG and a 200 Gr Barnes TSX. 3/4" group at 200 yards.

I left the brake on mine and use QB2's in the field. You can google them "QB2's Hearing" They are quick and comfortable.

Good luck with yours....I love mine and can't wait to get out and put the hurt to a few critters.