8" barrel VS 4"barrel

DanM · 12-26-2005, 06:11 PM

I agree with Pipeman: barrel length has no direct correlation to accuracy. I have seen the same tests. They start with a 30+ inch barrel, and shoot for groups with successive shorter lengths, recrowning with each cut. Accuracy remains constant with the shorter lengths. The rifle is scoped, and fired from a machine rest. I have a scoped 14" Contender in 300 Savage that groups like that nice Mannlicher if I do my part. On the other hand, a longer sight radius will improve accuracy if you have the eyes and technique to use it.

12-26-2005, 06:11 PM	#11
DanM User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Bend, NC Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with Pipeman: barrel length has no direct correlation to accuracy. I have seen the same tests. They start with a 30+ inch barrel, and shoot for groups with successive shorter lengths, recrowning with each cut. Accuracy remains constant with the shorter lengths. The rifle is scoped, and fired from a machine rest. I have a scoped 14" Contender in 300 Savage that groups like that nice Mannlicher if I do my part. On the other hand, a longer sight radius will improve accuracy if you have the eyes and technique to use it. __________________ Ten Bears: "You are the Grey Rider. You would not make peace with the blue coats. You may go in peace." Josey Wales: "I reckon not."

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