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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
DOES size matter??
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Thomas" data-source="post: 663003" data-attributes="member: 15748"><p>In a word, no. Barrel length has very little to do with pure "accuracy." In some respects, they're even more conducive to accuracy than longer, less rigid barrels of the same weight. </p><p> </p><p>Problem is, they do effect other facets that can have a very pronounced impact on accuracy. They reduce velocity over what you'd get with the same cartridge in a longer barrel. This, in turn, makes range estimation and wind reading far less tolerant of errors on the shooter's part. Not a problem with a scoped rifle, but if you're using iron sights, the shorter sight radius makes sight alignment all that much more critical. Not really a straight-up question of shorter barrels being less accurate than longer, but a conglomeration of many different factors that come into play here. For what you're after, I'd be more inclined to go with a longer barrel if that's an option.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Thomas, post: 663003, member: 15748"] In a word, no. Barrel length has very little to do with pure "accuracy." In some respects, they're even more conducive to accuracy than longer, less rigid barrels of the same weight. Problem is, they do effect other facets that can have a very pronounced impact on accuracy. They reduce velocity over what you'd get with the same cartridge in a longer barrel. This, in turn, makes range estimation and wind reading far less tolerant of errors on the shooter's part. Not a problem with a scoped rifle, but if you're using iron sights, the shorter sight radius makes sight alignment all that much more critical. Not really a straight-up question of shorter barrels being less accurate than longer, but a conglomeration of many different factors that come into play here. For what you're after, I'd be more inclined to go with a longer barrel if that's an option. [/QUOTE]
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