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barrel length-whats good for long range shooting
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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 724226" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>Barrel length has more to do with the combination than anything else. What you need for barrel length is very much dependent on what you want from the rifle, as well as caliber, twist, bullet weight and intended distance you wish to shoot.</p><p> </p><p>My 300 win has a 28" barrel. It is designed to be a long range carry rifle. By long range I mean taking game to 1000 yards or a little beyond and still light enough to pack. It works very well.</p><p> </p><p>My new rifle being built is going to be running at the upper end of the big 338's. It will be sending 300 gr bullets to well past 2500 yards. For that rifle velocity is important and it will be wearing a 32" barrel.</p><p> </p><p>I have seen plenty of 20 to 24" 308's do very well to 1000 yards and beyond for target practice. So your rifle is by no means handicapped with a 22" tube. If it fits your intended purpose. Spend some time matching up the bullet you choose and make your rifle work to the best of it's ability for you. </p><p> </p><p>If you give us some more info on what you want from your rifle maybe we can help you decide the best way to go. Even if that means installing a new barrel. But for a .308 I doubt it will be needed.</p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 724226, member: 7503"] Barrel length has more to do with the combination than anything else. What you need for barrel length is very much dependent on what you want from the rifle, as well as caliber, twist, bullet weight and intended distance you wish to shoot. My 300 win has a 28" barrel. It is designed to be a long range carry rifle. By long range I mean taking game to 1000 yards or a little beyond and still light enough to pack. It works very well. My new rifle being built is going to be running at the upper end of the big 338's. It will be sending 300 gr bullets to well past 2500 yards. For that rifle velocity is important and it will be wearing a 32" barrel. I have seen plenty of 20 to 24" 308's do very well to 1000 yards and beyond for target practice. So your rifle is by no means handicapped with a 22" tube. If it fits your intended purpose. Spend some time matching up the bullet you choose and make your rifle work to the best of it's ability for you. If you give us some more info on what you want from your rifle maybe we can help you decide the best way to go. Even if that means installing a new barrel. But for a .308 I doubt it will be needed. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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