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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 513083" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>Every cartridge/rifle has its sweet spot. Some are just sweeter than others. </p><p> </p><p>They all look good on paper within some set of parameters if you manipulate the figures. </p><p> </p><p>To your point, it does behoove you to start with a plan that looks good on paper before you build a rifle. </p><p> </p><p>I chopped mine to 24" which is against common practice just for the heck of it. I was building my first rifle from the ground up and didn't want to potentially booger an expensive barrel. So, I started with a used Kreiger off of a palma rifle with about 900rds and set it back 1 inch, then cut the muzzle and crowned it. I am amazed at the accuracy as well as the velocity. Then again, I've only fired one ladder test with several 3 shot groups under 1/2" at 100yds. I have a few more things I want to do including muzzle brake and bedding. </p><p> </p><p>My son will mostly be shooting it out to about 500yds and I think it'll smoke a whitetail or coyote at that distance. </p><p> </p><p>As to the OP, 26" may not maximize the cartridge for competition. But, it's plenty capable of being a great shooter. </p><p> </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 513083, member: 24624"] Every cartridge/rifle has its sweet spot. Some are just sweeter than others. They all look good on paper within some set of parameters if you manipulate the figures. To your point, it does behoove you to start with a plan that looks good on paper before you build a rifle. I chopped mine to 24" which is against common practice just for the heck of it. I was building my first rifle from the ground up and didn't want to potentially booger an expensive barrel. So, I started with a used Kreiger off of a palma rifle with about 900rds and set it back 1 inch, then cut the muzzle and crowned it. I am amazed at the accuracy as well as the velocity. Then again, I've only fired one ladder test with several 3 shot groups under 1/2" at 100yds. I have a few more things I want to do including muzzle brake and bedding. My son will mostly be shooting it out to about 500yds and I think it'll smoke a whitetail or coyote at that distance. As to the OP, 26" may not maximize the cartridge for competition. But, it's plenty capable of being a great shooter. -- richard [/QUOTE]
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