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Optimal barrel length for a 7-08
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 173926" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>If it were me, I would go with a 26" barrel. I know you dont get that much more velocity than a 24" barrel at least as physics go, but with the shorter barrels muzzle blast is a bit different which smacks the bullet around a bit and decreases accuracy at max loads. With a little longer barrel the blast is a bit different. You can use a max charge with max accuracy potential. You can solve this problem and use a shorter barrel with a muzzle brake, but if you dont like brakes like I dont like them, then a couple extra inches doesnt hurt anything as long as you dint mind carrying the extra inches. Dont get me wrong, shorter barrels are typically a wee bit more accurate, just more accurate at a couple hundred FPS less than a slightly longer one. Then again, accuracy is a subjective term and a small margin of accuracy loss for max velocity in a shorter barrel may suit some just fine. If you want max accuacy potential and dont care about the velocity, go with a shorter barrel. If you want very good accuracy and better velocity, go with a longer barrel. Optomum should be between 24-26" (This is my humble opinion)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 173926, member: 1007"] If it were me, I would go with a 26" barrel. I know you dont get that much more velocity than a 24" barrel at least as physics go, but with the shorter barrels muzzle blast is a bit different which smacks the bullet around a bit and decreases accuracy at max loads. With a little longer barrel the blast is a bit different. You can use a max charge with max accuracy potential. You can solve this problem and use a shorter barrel with a muzzle brake, but if you dont like brakes like I dont like them, then a couple extra inches doesnt hurt anything as long as you dint mind carrying the extra inches. Dont get me wrong, shorter barrels are typically a wee bit more accurate, just more accurate at a couple hundred FPS less than a slightly longer one. Then again, accuracy is a subjective term and a small margin of accuracy loss for max velocity in a shorter barrel may suit some just fine. If you want max accuacy potential and dont care about the velocity, go with a shorter barrel. If you want very good accuracy and better velocity, go with a longer barrel. Optomum should be between 24-26" (This is my humble opinion) [/QUOTE]
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