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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - 308 for 3 gun--What length, gas system, etc. are most using?
Posted: 12/28/2014 1:53:22 PM EDT
I think I am going to go into the heavy metal arena and start with the 308. What length barrels are most using? Twist rates? What about gas system length? I'm thinking rifle length but am a little unsure. Any input would be nice!

Thanks.

Link Posted: 12/28/2014 3:47:01 PM EDT
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I've been using a 16.5" barrel w/ rifle length gas. No problems hitting steel out to 300yds (farthest on target on local range) it's much easier getting one shot hits, than the poodle shooters.

Link Posted: 12/28/2014 4:02:59 PM EDT
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I would use a 18in or 16 with a carbine length so there is more gasses acting on the spent case so it ejects with less problems.

Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - 308 for 3 gun--What length, gas system, etc. are most using?
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