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I got a question about my barrel length
1/8/2012 9:05:36 AM
hey Guy,
I'm not getting much traffic on the Precision rifle forum but They may just not know the answer. The Basic question is I want to chop the barrel on my Target rifle to help with balance and weight especially with my suppressor on it (I shoot it with the suppressor more than without)
Heres a link to that post:
barrel length vs stabilzation
pic with out can
pic with can
I hope some one can either give me an answer or atleast point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Jason
I'm not getting much traffic on the Precision rifle forum but They may just not know the answer. The Basic question is I want to chop the barrel on my Target rifle to help with balance and weight especially with my suppressor on it (I shoot it with the suppressor more than without)
Heres a link to that post:
barrel length vs stabilzation
pic with out can
pic with can
I hope some one can either give me an answer or atleast point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Jason
1/8/2012 10:03:28 AM
I am not ADCO, however I am unsure what your question is?
Sounds like you are looking for some support with a shortening thought.
Sounds like you are looking for some support with a shortening thought.
1/8/2012 11:09:09 AM
did you look at the link and the title of it?
My concern/ question is: will shortening my 1 in 14 twist barrel 6 to 8 inches effect the bullets stability as it leaves the barrel and cause a baffle strike. also will the bullet become unstable after traveling 100 yds, 200 yds, 300 yds, 400 yds, 500 yds ect.
Its a concern for me, as it is currently this bbl. is 26" and shoots 1 in groups at 100 yds with plinking ammo.
shortening it I know will effect velocity and max range, I just don't want to ruin a barrel that I can't get replaced easily.
Jason
My concern/ question is: will shortening my 1 in 14 twist barrel 6 to 8 inches effect the bullets stability as it leaves the barrel and cause a baffle strike. also will the bullet become unstable after traveling 100 yds, 200 yds, 300 yds, 400 yds, 500 yds ect.
Its a concern for me, as it is currently this bbl. is 26" and shoots 1 in groups at 100 yds with plinking ammo.
shortening it I know will effect velocity and max range, I just don't want to ruin a barrel that I can't get replaced easily.
Jason
1/8/2012 12:11:35 PM
Barrel length is not really a deciding factor on bullet stabilization. Barrel length is a deciding factor in bullet velocity. You should have no trouble cutting it to 18" or 20". 
Note: Longer barrels do not make the rifle theoretically more "accurate", they raise the bullet velocity, thus getting it to the target faster. This, in turn, gives atmospheric forces (wind, heat, dust, etc) less time to affect bullet flight. So, a shorter barrel will need more "read" of those factors, to put the round on target, but it will still do the job.
Note: Longer barrels do not make the rifle theoretically more "accurate", they raise the bullet velocity, thus getting it to the target faster. This, in turn, gives atmospheric forces (wind, heat, dust, etc) less time to affect bullet flight. So, a shorter barrel will need more "read" of those factors, to put the round on target, but it will still do the job.
1/8/2012 12:39:12 PM
Prop doc,
Thank you for your help.
Now I just need to come up with the funds for the chop.
Jason
Thank you for your help.
Now I just need to come up with the funds for the chop.
Jason
