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10/21/2009 9:26:00 PM EDT
From 20" to say 24" barrel what would be the difference in velocity of Ball ammo?

10/22/2009 6:28:52 AM EDT
[#1]
From info once posted on anzioironworks.com: For 700 grain US Military ammo
         MIN––MAX
17"––2236fps________________30"___2674-2677fps
18___2261-2271_____________31____2692-2698
19___2286-2306_____________32____2710-2719
20___2311-2341_____________33____2728-2740
21___2336-2376_____________34____2746-2761
22___2361-2411_____________35____2764-2782
23___2386-2446_____________36____2782-2803
24___2411-2481_____________37____2800-2824
25___2436-2516_____________38____2818-2845
26___2461-2551_____________39____2836-2866
27___2486-2586_____________40____2876
28___2511-2621__________The article said you"d gain approximately 18-21fps for every inch over 29" then drop in velocity after 40"
29___2536-2656
10/22/2009 6:59:08 AM EDT
[#2]
Thanks
10/22/2009 8:32:13 AM EDT
[#3]
Looks like 30" is the sweet spot...
10/22/2009 9:14:32 AM EDT
[#4]
32 to 34" is the ideal if you shoot heavyier match bullets 750 to 800 grains.

-David
Edgewood, NM
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