Yes, but for the same bore diameter in the barrel.any time a case is smaller in powder capacity ... it is less a barrel burner than one with more capacity .
I researched barrel lives some years ago then came up with a rule of thumb.... Most data came from Sierra Bullets' test barrel lives.
A cartridge whose powder charge weight in grains is the same number for the barrels bore cross section area in square millimeters has a 3000 round barrel life for a match grade one. If a hunting rifle, 6000 rounds. Service rifles for combat, 9000 rounds. Increase charge weights 40% and barrel life numbers are halved. Double it's weight and life's 1/4th as much.
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