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Decrease throat erosion with longer barrels?
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<blockquote data-quote="TracySes23" data-source="post: 815756" data-attributes="member: 52763"><p>Recently I ordered a new Savage LRVP in 22-250 from their custom shop. A few weeks after I ordered it, I began to think, I might have preferred to make a change or two.</p><p></p><p>The first change I wanted, was a change from the LRPV Synthetic stock to the Palma BR Beavertail stock, which I managed to get changed, but was too late for any other change.</p><p>The second change I considered was a change in barrel length from 26 inches to 28", 29" or maybe even a 30" barrel. After pondering over this for a while I opted to keep the 26-inch barrel for one reason only. The possibility of barrel whip & loss of accuracy.</p><p></p><p>Now I wish I'd have posted this before I ordered my new rifle. I'm not even sure my concern about barrel whip was valid.</p><p></p><p>I think the biggest reason most people want a longer barrel is to obtain a higher velocity. However, this wasn't my reason. I've always been very conscious barrel erosion and have always waited several minutes or more between shots while feeling the barrel to guesstimate when to shoot again.</p><p></p><p>I have spent hours searching for information hoping to discover someone who has considered & tried the following.</p><p></p><p>My logic suggested to me, I could use a barrel 2-4 inches longer (28-30") and load to the same velocity as a 24-26 inch barrel with a lighter powder charge and possibly reduce barrel erosion. Maybe this concept would also work with an Ackley improved cartridge.</p><p>As mentioned before, I do not want to sacrifice accuracy from barrel whip for barrel life.</p><p></p><p>My rifle will have the LRPV fluted barrel (added cooling & lighter weight) & the Palma BR beavertail stock with vents, which I want for added cooling & the way it sits a bit better on the front rest.</p><p></p><p>Any input from experienced long-range shooters would be appreciated. </p><p>If a new rifle or a new barrel is in the future for me, I want to be sure I've considered everything possible.</p><p></p><p>I hope this all makes sense, because it seems a bit disorganized to me.</p><p></p><p>Spencer</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TracySes23, post: 815756, member: 52763"] Recently I ordered a new Savage LRVP in 22-250 from their custom shop. A few weeks after I ordered it, I began to think, I might have preferred to make a change or two. The first change I wanted, was a change from the LRPV Synthetic stock to the Palma BR Beavertail stock, which I managed to get changed, but was too late for any other change. The second change I considered was a change in barrel length from 26 inches to 28”, 29” or maybe even a 30” barrel. After pondering over this for a while I opted to keep the 26-inch barrel for one reason only. The possibility of barrel whip & loss of accuracy. Now I wish I’d have posted this before I ordered my new rifle. I’m not even sure my concern about barrel whip was valid. I think the biggest reason most people want a longer barrel is to obtain a higher velocity. However, this wasn’t my reason. I’ve always been very conscious barrel erosion and have always waited several minutes or more between shots while feeling the barrel to guesstimate when to shoot again. I have spent hours searching for information hoping to discover someone who has considered & tried the following. My logic suggested to me, I could use a barrel 2-4 inches longer (28-30”) and load to the same velocity as a 24-26 inch barrel with a lighter powder charge and possibly reduce barrel erosion. Maybe this concept would also work with an Ackley improved cartridge. As mentioned before, I do not want to sacrifice accuracy from barrel whip for barrel life. My rifle will have the LRPV fluted barrel (added cooling & lighter weight) & the Palma BR beavertail stock with vents, which I want for added cooling & the way it sits a bit better on the front rest. Any input from experienced long-range shooters would be appreciated. If a new rifle or a new barrel is in the future for me, I want to be sure I’ve considered everything possible. I hope this all makes sense, because it seems a bit disorganized to me. Spencer [/QUOTE]
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