I recently received my Thunder Beast 30P-1 suppressor and am starting a new hunting rifle build. I am looking to keep the rig as light and reasonably short as possible. I will be hunting antelope, deer and elk here in Idaho where shots can get on the long side, but realistically I will limit myself to under 500 yards.
I have a Stevens long action staggered feed action that I will be using as the base. I have pretty much decided on 20” barrel length to start with and I will be ordering the barrel from Jim at Northland when I pick my caliber.
So the question: short action based round or long? I am looking at .260 or 7mm-08 vs .270 or 30-06. The long action rounds will give me a little better velocity in a 24” barrel at the cost of about 10 grains more powder. In a barrel as short as 20” will there really be that much difference? Will the extra powder get burnt in that space or will it just be extra erosion on the baffles in my suppressor?
I would appreciate any information and/or advice. Looking to get the barrel ordered so I can have it in time for hunting season this year. Thanks!
I have a Stevens long action staggered feed action that I will be using as the base. I have pretty much decided on 20” barrel length to start with and I will be ordering the barrel from Jim at Northland when I pick my caliber.
So the question: short action based round or long? I am looking at .260 or 7mm-08 vs .270 or 30-06. The long action rounds will give me a little better velocity in a 24” barrel at the cost of about 10 grains more powder. In a barrel as short as 20” will there really be that much difference? Will the extra powder get burnt in that space or will it just be extra erosion on the baffles in my suppressor?
I would appreciate any information and/or advice. Looking to get the barrel ordered so I can have it in time for hunting season this year. Thanks!
