Phil Giordano
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That's a good point, how much a barrel is considered "shotout" can be a very subjective...Barrel life means different things to different people. While a 1/8" loss of accuracy at 100 yards would be shot out to a target shooter, the average hunter would probably never notice. So how many rounds to "shoot out a barrel" can vary depending upon who you're asking. I've had a couple varmint rifles start showing a slight loss in accuracy, so to me they were shot out.
I agree with the others about improper cleaning and how the guns are shot makes a huge difference. The late Warren Page said that barrels are actually burnt out, so letting them heat up makes a big difference in barrel life.
Also add that the more you shot it, the more proficient you become, so...maybe at some point there is a sort of compensation - at least in hot hunting rifles/calibers, I mean...