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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 507127" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>A longer barrel is really determined by target. I have an 18" 308 that will hold sub MOA out to 580yds. That is the max distance I can get with it as it is currently set up. I have made it go as far as 700yds on a different setup that shot just as well. For your assumed application of target and hunting to 500yds I would get it in a .243, .308 or .260 Rem. All 3 calibers really shine in the short barrels. 300WSM will also do it, but recoil is much greater. You want to keep each in there perspective twists for heavier barrels (1:10-.308, 1:9-.243, 1:8-.260). This will help to stabilize the heavier bullets. For the .308 you want to stick to the 168 to 175 class bullet, the .234 you want to stay with 87 to 105grn, and the .260 look for 123 to 140 grain bullets. Hope this helps. Welcome to LRH!</p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 507127, member: 13275"] A longer barrel is really determined by target. I have an 18" 308 that will hold sub MOA out to 580yds. That is the max distance I can get with it as it is currently set up. I have made it go as far as 700yds on a different setup that shot just as well. For your assumed application of target and hunting to 500yds I would get it in a .243, .308 or .260 Rem. All 3 calibers really shine in the short barrels. 300WSM will also do it, but recoil is much greater. You want to keep each in there perspective twists for heavier barrels (1:10-.308, 1:9-.243, 1:8-.260). This will help to stabilize the heavier bullets. For the .308 you want to stick to the 168 to 175 class bullet, the .234 you want to stay with 87 to 105grn, and the .260 look for 123 to 140 grain bullets. Hope this helps. Welcome to LRH! Tank [/QUOTE]
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