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.308 barrle length question
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 634669" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>22" is a good length for a 308 hunting rifle. </p><p> </p><p>You might get another 100-200 fps from a 26" barrel. But, that won't necessarily improve your effectiveness. </p><p> </p><p>Be sure to get a twist that's fast enough to stabilize the heaviest/longest bullet you plan to shoot. </p><p> </p><p>I've had excellent results with Berger 175 OTM's in a 20" 1:10 twist barrel. Berger says those will work in a 1:13" twist. </p><p> </p><p>You may be able to go up to 195's, but you would likely need the extra barrel length to eek out a little extra velocity with the heavier projectiles plus they may not fit your magazine although you could use them for targets in single shot mode. </p><p> </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 634669, member: 24624"] 22" is a good length for a 308 hunting rifle. You might get another 100-200 fps from a 26" barrel. But, that won't necessarily improve your effectiveness. Be sure to get a twist that's fast enough to stabilize the heaviest/longest bullet you plan to shoot. I've had excellent results with Berger 175 OTM's in a 20" 1:10 twist barrel. Berger says those will work in a 1:13" twist. You may be able to go up to 195's, but you would likely need the extra barrel length to eek out a little extra velocity with the heavier projectiles plus they may not fit your magazine although you could use them for targets in single shot mode. -- richard [/QUOTE]
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