F T/R Competition Barrel lenght

[marzo2]

Hi,

Due to a new kid coming soon in our family, I must sell some guns but would still like to compete from time to time.

So to do most from 1 gun, I'd sell my Savage FTR with a 30 inch and keep my Savage McMillan 24 inch tube (308) for hunting and my long range shooting.

I know speed will be less with the shorter barrel, but will the accuracy suffer? I'm shooting 600 yard at most

Thanks for your input !

 

[scaxeman]

Re: Barrel lenght

Barrel length is mainly a way of getting the velocity needed to run at extended range (800+ yards). Your pure accuracy (all other variables held constant) shouldn't be affected by length of barrel.

Hope this helps,

Darrell

 

[b_4]

Re: Barrel lenght

In addition to Darrell's feedback, if both barrels have similar profiles, the shorter barrel will be stiffer and be subjected to smaller (less motion) but higher frequency (faster) vibration when fired (all other variables equal).

 

[XTR]

Re: Barrel lenght

You should be fine. Barrel length doesn't improve accuracy, it usually gives more velocity which aids in wind/elevation.

I shot all last season with a 24" barrel. I shoot heavies and I gained about 50 to 75 FPS going from a 24 to a 30 this year. If memory serves me correctly I've gained about 1 MOA at 1000 yards.

At 600 yards the difference will be less noticeable. You'll be fine assuming the 24 is a good barrel.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: Barrel lenght

quality of barrel and ammo is more important than barrel lenght, Fclass is an accuracy game, not speed so your 24 inch Savage will do just fine. I know cause that is what i have .
congrats on the new kid.

 

[marzo2]

Re: Barrel lenght

Well its a stock Savage 24 inch bull barrel that came with the rifle. I'llgive it a try! If it does'nt work, in a few years I'll in the market for a new rifle !

 

[BradfromND]

Re: Barrel lenght

I shot MR all last year with a 23 in Brux. You'll be fine.

 

[Blue Streak]

Re: Barrel lenght

I would agree with the above,..your barrel length will not impact the accuracy of the rifle,..(as long as you do your part and your equipment is capable).

I shoot a 28" Kreiger for F/TR out to 1K and like stated above,...to get the velocity.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Barrel lenght

With a new shooter coming online in the nursery, I'd concentrate on a frugal approach. The 24" barrel should be fine at 600 and will reach 1000yd with a proper load. Main thing is to cultivate the best bore life, which means using the most modest loads that will still do the job.

Bullet weight is a key, use no more than the distance absolutely demands. A 168 or even a 155 will carry the nail at 600 and the 175 is plenty adequate for 1000yd. 300 and under, 150 will do it fine.

Shorter barrels need more peppy loads to get the same velocities, so I'd suggest staying no shorter than 24".

Best fortune with the famaily addition.

Greg