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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 879774" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>You are correct that a shorter barrel will have less barrel whip. However, if you use a thicker barrel that is adequate to the length of the tube to counter-act the whip, you will also be fine. For example, a 20" sporter barrel is stiffer than a 26" sporter barrel. But a 20" sporter barrel is about on par with a 26" bull. Not to mention the added velocity gained from the extra 6" of rifling.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with everything else you posted, as well. Everybody these days seems to have to have the biggest and baddest caliber money can buy all in the name of killing elk and moose. Like you said, they don't have body armor, so I would imagine a well placed shot from anthing 6.5 or larger, within a reasonable distance, would do just fine.</p><p> </p><p>I am one of the biggest 7mm advocates on this site. I also have always a place in my heart for the .308 Win...And will always have one in the safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 879774, member: 12995"] You are correct that a shorter barrel will have less barrel whip. However, if you use a thicker barrel that is adequate to the length of the tube to counter-act the whip, you will also be fine. For example, a 20" sporter barrel is stiffer than a 26" sporter barrel. But a 20" sporter barrel is about on par with a 26" bull. Not to mention the added velocity gained from the extra 6" of rifling. I agree with everything else you posted, as well. Everybody these days seems to have to have the biggest and baddest caliber money can buy all in the name of killing elk and moose. Like you said, they don't have body armor, so I would imagine a well placed shot from anthing 6.5 or larger, within a reasonable distance, would do just fine. I am one of the biggest 7mm advocates on this site. I also have always a place in my heart for the .308 Win...And will always have one in the safe. [/QUOTE]
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