barrel length and suppressor

[nonnieselman]

Dunno if this is the right section but its toward the bolt action more.

Still getting everything sorted out for my Savage M110 in 300wm.
My question now is concerning barrel length, Im goin to be using a YHM Phantom QD on the rifle most of the time. The Can is 8.5" long and 28 ounces.

What barrel length would you guys go with?
Ive seen alot of rifles using 18" barrels with good results, but to add a can on the end what kinda ill effects would result?
The weight and tension on the barrel, with it free floated in the stock, what you guys think?

Still trying to decide on a barrel, its goin to be a bull barrel with some weight to it. Shilen and Brux is what ive narrowed it down to i think..

Im goin to research on silencertalk also.

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Red_SC]

Re: barrel length and suppressor

What are you planning on doing with the rifle?

 

[Rob01]

Re: barrel length and suppressor

Do not get an 18" barrel on a 300WM. It's a waste with that cartridge. You are seriously neutering it. I wouldn't go shorter than 24" even with a can. My old 300WM had a 26" threaded barrel and a 9" can on it and my new one has a 25" threaded barrel with the same SRT Shadow XL can. I want the ballistics of the 300WM and heavier bullets more than worrying about a few inches off the end of the barrel. If you are really worried about barrel length then go with a .308 instead of the 300WM.

 

[Oddball Six]

Re: barrel length and suppressor

300 Win Mag is a different beast than the 308. There is a longer powder burn and the projectile has more to gain in flight from completing the propulsion stage out of the barrel.

Ditto what Rob01 pointed out.

Ill be the first guy to go 18, 20.5 or 22 on the barrel length of my 308 but for the 338 and 300WM, you are using a magnum type cartridge for a reason. Make sure your rifle reflects that purpose.

 

[Black Ops]

Re: barrel length and suppressor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are you planning on doing with the rifle?</div></div>
This is a solid question, what is your application with said platform?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do not get an 18" barrel on a 300WM.</div></div>
I agree 100% with Rob here

You could go to a 22” if you like but if you are going to H.L. then keep it at 24” I am happy to speak with you so feel free to call 310-275-8797. I take calls from 10:00 am till 11:00 pm PST I am in California… This week its probably best to call me after 4:30.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Mike
Tac Ops</span>

 

[nonnieselman]

Re: barrel length and suppressor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Red_SC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are you planning on doing with the rifle? </div></div>

Shooting it

haha jk, i wanna attend the 600yd competitions and deer hunt from afar on my buddys farm.
Just something i might be able to keep below 1MOA way on out there.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do not get an 18" barrel on a 300WM. It's a waste with that cartridge. You are seriously neutering it. I wouldn't go shorter than 24" even with a can. My old 300WM had a 26" threaded barrel and a 9" can on it and my new one has a 25" threaded barrel with the same SRT Shadow XL can. I want the ballistics of the 300WM and heavier bullets more than worrying about a few inches off the end of the barrel. If you are really worried about barrel length then go with a .308 instead of the 300WM. </div></div>

Thats why i asked, still learning some of this stuff and its nice to have someone to look to for guidance.
24" should be plenty then huh?



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">300 Win Mag is a different beast than the 308. There is a longer powder burn and the projectile has more to gain in flight from completing the propulsion stage out of the barrel.

Ditto what Rob01 pointed out.

Ill be the first guy to go 18, 20.5 or 22 on the barrel length of my 308 but for the 338 and 300WM, you are using a magnum type cartridge for a reason. Make sure your rifle reflects that purpose. </div></div>

Thanks, appreciate the help.



Theres so many barrels out there its like trying to find something to eat in a grocery store.

 

[nonnieselman]

Re: barrel length and suppressor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Black Ops</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are you planning on doing with the rifle?</div></div>
This is a solid question, what is your application with said platform?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do not get an 18" barrel on a 300WM.</div></div>
I agree 100% with Rob here

You could go to a 22” if you like but if you are going to H.L. then keep it at 24” I am happy to speak with you so feel free to call 310-275-8797. I take calls from 10:00 am till 11:00 pm PST I am in California… This week its probably best to call me after 4:30.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Mike
Tac Ops</span>
</div></div>

Cool, thanks. Ill save your number, 4:30PST is 2:30CST right? lol.