Rifle barrel length question?

[Walsh]

Hi, I am am a new member on here so I hope this is the place were I needto post this question.

I currently have a Remington 700 SPS-V .308, 26"x.750" rifle and am looking to get the barrel cut. The maximum range that I have access to is around 500 yards. This rifle is my hunting rifle/ target rifle/ do anything rifle. So my question is this, if most of my shots are 150 or less yards (while hunting), is a 20" barrel necesary for anything less than 300 yards? Because that would be the max range I would shoot at a whitetailed deer because of my limited skill. Would an 18" or 16.5" barrel be better?

I plan on adding some sort of muzzel brake if ya'll wanted to know, can ya'll give me suggestions for a good, cheap brake?

My rifle only weighs about 12 pounds, so weight is not a problem.

Sorry if my words may seem a bit confusing, just kind of thinking out loud.

Thank you in advance,
P.B.Walsh

 

[The Mall Ninja]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

if you watch one of the videos here on the hide you can see Frank shooting to 1000 yds with an 18 inch barrel

 

[Walsh]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

Can you give me a link to that video?

Thanks,
P.B.Walsh

 

[nature man]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

Remington LTR is 20". Seems to be a good compromise.12 pounds is heavy for a walking rifle so if you have 500 yds. to shoot think about the longer distance as well.This gun sounds as if it would be used as more of a bench/stand rifle.Pick up something lightweight to kick around with and as a backup. Just my opinion, hope it helps.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

chop that bastard down to 18, ill get you a link of Frank (LowLight) shooting his 18 inch Gladius out to 1K
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15qj032UJ1I

 

[steelcomp]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

I cut my 24" AR10 barrel to 20" to save a little weight and make it more manuverable. Effective range on a NATO .308 is about 800m, so I figure that's about right.

 

[Walsh]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

I can't buy another rifle right now since I have zero dollars, right now I am saving up to replace my BSA scope with a Leupold Mk4 and to get the barrel cut down.

That 18 incher looks great, and might give me more respect for shorties!!

Please keep up the suggestions,
P.B.Walsh

 

[DocV]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

I voted 18". Shorter barrels are more rigid but it's really hard to go wrong with either 18" or 20". And I'd skip out on adding a brake

-V-

 

[wco24u]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

Cut it down!!!!

 

[Sam Hail]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

16.5 then add the Ops Inc R3E2C (muzzle hole will have to be enlarged slightly) - High Speed

 

[macman2564]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

I am going to build a 16.5 incher when I get back. I think it will rock.

 

[Walsh]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

Let us know how it works out please!!

 

[macman2564]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

You bet!!!

 

[gszeto99]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

You will have a fireball at the end of your barrel when you shoot a 16.5" barrel. It will be louder too. Add a muzzle brake will make it even louder. What I have is a 20" with a badger FTE brake. That is what I would suggest. You could go with an 18" but 16.5" is too short IMHO.

Hope this helps

Gene

 

[macman2564]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

Definitely not going to brake it. But I will put a flash hider/suppressor mount on it. Not sure which one yet though. So I guess it will be a little longer than 16.5 when done.

 

[azemspilot]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

18", and a flash hider. No need for a brake.
Like this:

 

[striker3]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

Is cutting the barrel as simple as taking it to a gunsmith and having them cut/crown the existing one? I currently have a 24in barrel, but have really been thinking about an 18in one, especially since I started tracking LL and the progress with his. I just don't want to buy a new barrel as mine has less than 300 rounds down the tube...

 

[awp762]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

My preference would be for a 20" with a brake.
Williams gunsite makes a good brake called their guide series brake. It is loud but very effective. The older i get the more i appreciate brakes.

http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsmith_service_michigan.htm

 

[Hummer]

Re: Rifle barrel length question?

First off buy:
http://www.precisionshooting.com/book_ads/book_ads_complete_guide_rifle_barrel_fitting_frame.html

After reading this you will have a better idea of exactly what you have, what needs to be done, how to do it and why.

Don't do anything else till you read this book from cover to cover. It will be the best 35.00 you ever spent in the shooting game. After that hit me with PM and we can go from there.