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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
barrel lengths per cartridge decisions
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<blockquote data-quote="CCAguns" data-source="post: 3058214" data-attributes="member: 15399"><p>Standard bbl lengths usually ran 22" for regular cartridges and 24" to 26" for magnum cartridges. Testing of cartridge is also done with 24" to 26" test bbls. With cartridges like the 270, '06, 280, etc, I've found about 30fps velocity loss per bbl inch below the test bbl. Usage usually dictates what a shooter needs or wants. After hunting Alaska, I've been happy with a 25" bbl on my 340 Wby. For the thick woods in LA & MS, 20" to 21" bbls are more convenient. Really boils down to personal preference and usage. I'm not a big fan of much shorter bbls but some are. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CCAguns, post: 3058214, member: 15399"] Standard bbl lengths usually ran 22” for regular cartridges and 24” to 26” for magnum cartridges. Testing of cartridge is also done with 24” to 26” test bbls. With cartridges like the 270, ‘06, 280, etc, I’ve found about 30fps velocity loss per bbl inch below the test bbl. Usage usually dictates what a shooter needs or wants. After hunting Alaska, I’ve been happy with a 25” bbl on my 340 Wby. For the thick woods in LA & MS, 20” to 21” bbls are more convenient. Really boils down to personal preference and usage. I’m not a big fan of much shorter bbls but some are. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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