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24" vs. 26"

Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
Which one would be better suited in a 223. Heavy barrelVarmint/TargetBolt action type rifle??I know bigger is better most of the time but, what have you all found to be true.Thanks Rich
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You will get max velocity with the 26", .223if you dont mind the extra weight.
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I know, as that is generaly the consensues. But, is it that much of a difference though. I guess that is what I am really after.Thanks Rich
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't think it would be, I honestly would just get a 20" barrel. It should be sufficient for the range of the .223rem.
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just to make a compareson, I have an AUG (which is also .223) and 3 different barrells, 16" 20" & 24"; using the same ammo with all 3 the 16 & 20 impact with in 3" of each other while the 24" is about 14" higher ... 2" additional length probably won't make that much difference but it will pobably depend more on your choice of ammo or powder if you reload ...
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Generally, and this is not specific to .223, but to most centerfires, each inch added to, or subtracted from barrel length changes the velocity of the bullet by about 50 fps. Thus between the 24" and 26" barrels you would get about 100 fps difference. If you are not doing a lot of carrying, go with the longer barrel, if you are in fact toting the rifle around a lot go with the 24". The 20" barrel will cost you 200-300 fps in velocity.
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to everone for your input, as I made my decision to go with a 26" I also went back to my original choice of cal. Which was a 22-250, that now has a spot in my gun safe.Thaks again for the info.Richard
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  • 11echo11echo Member Posts: 1,007 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    test
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    edited November -1
    test2
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