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Optimum Length (Not what you think)
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<blockquote data-quote="strombeckj" data-source="post: 603389" data-attributes="member: 28471"><p>Optimum length in relation to what? Accuracy? or FPS? Barrel length has little to no effect on accuracy. FPS is a different story, you need a barrel long enough to get full powder burn before the bullet leaves the muzzle. I have been told by many smiths that the best length for a .223 case is around 22"-24" for the highest velocity.</p><p></p><p>Contour effects the barrels harmonics which effects accuracy, it also helps dissipate heat which leads to erosion of the throat and barrel. I have light barrel rigs that shoot lights out for the first few shots and then have a tendency to open up more quickly then my heavy or sport weight rigs</p><p></p><p>Jon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="strombeckj, post: 603389, member: 28471"] Optimum length in relation to what? Accuracy? or FPS? Barrel length has little to no effect on accuracy. FPS is a different story, you need a barrel long enough to get full powder burn before the bullet leaves the muzzle. I have been told by many smiths that the best length for a .223 case is around 22"-24" for the highest velocity. Contour effects the barrels harmonics which effects accuracy, it also helps dissipate heat which leads to erosion of the throat and barrel. I have light barrel rigs that shoot lights out for the first few shots and then have a tendency to open up more quickly then my heavy or sport weight rigs Jon [/QUOTE]
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