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<blockquote data-quote="nicholasjohn" data-source="post: 1846012" data-attributes="member: 109113"><p>I have a 30-06 Ackley, and it originally had a 26" barrel. I used it for a couple of hunting seasons, and then had it cut back to 24". While I like it better with the shorter barrel, I did lose a full 100 fps in muzzle velocity when it was cut back. This is more than I was expecting, but I was still getting very good velocity. I like the feel of the shorter barrel when I carry the rifle round, but the feel was better for shooting when it was longer. Custom rifles I have had built since have all had 24" barrels, and I'm happy with them. I would suggest that since you don't know your preference for barrel length, you don't go by MY preference. Find out what YOUR preference is, and you can do it by having it built with the 26" barrel and see how you like it. Having it cut back and re-crowned shouldn't cost n arm and a leg, and then you'll know what you like best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nicholasjohn, post: 1846012, member: 109113"] I have a 30-06 Ackley, and it originally had a 26" barrel. I used it for a couple of hunting seasons, and then had it cut back to 24". While I like it better with the shorter barrel, I did lose a full 100 fps in muzzle velocity when it was cut back. This is more than I was expecting, but I was still getting very good velocity. I like the feel of the shorter barrel when I carry the rifle round, but the feel was better for shooting when it was longer. Custom rifles I have had built since have all had 24" barrels, and I'm happy with them. I would suggest that since you don't know your preference for barrel length, you don't go by MY preference. Find out what YOUR preference is, and you can do it by having it built with the 26" barrel and see how you like it. Having it cut back and re-crowned shouldn't cost n arm and a leg, and then you'll know what you like best. [/QUOTE]
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