I have a few buddies whom say they don't like to shoot their guns anymore than needed so that they wont wear out the rifling in the barrels or wear the guns out. Me on the other hand if I buy a gun I'm buying it to shoot. They also all seem to have guns new in the box that's never been shot. I don't get the point of this as if I buy a gun I want to use it. I have had my newest one for less than a month. The first week I shot probably 200 shells through it. Probably 3-350 now. I just like target shooting and don't see the point in not shooting them.

Realistically though how many shells can you expect guns to last? Is it something I should actually worry about or does the rifling not get worn out that easily? They all have me worried telling me I'm going to wear out the barrels quickly. My response is I bought it to shoot so if it does wear out I will get a new one. That's when I always get told how not everyone has money to do that and treated like I don't respect my guns. I'm super particular about cleaning them and do it often I just don't let them sit in the box unshot.