I dont think that 3000 fp/s is not bad for 55gr bullet, sure it might be more drop on 77gr, but it´s not an issue for me.
Most cases barrel shortening will increase it stiffnes, so it might be even more accurate as it was in 24".
But will see, this was interesting test, that´s why i choose it to go on 18", since we use suppressors, that 2" did make it
quite compact package.
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And that this 223rem Bravo chassis rifle is my son, so i believe we can make it shoot and handle better than it was with longer barrel