Thread: 223 barrel length?

Originally Posted by puku

What have people found on a good barrel length for the 223 namely shooting 75 amax.
I know some of the AR guys have some short barrels, but how much does speed suffer with lopping a barrel back to 18" or there abouts.
My theory is 18" should be fine as is a small case and amount of powder to burn...

Anybody got some speeds for the heavier .224 projectiles?
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Thought I would add some tags (you guys might have some info?)

Thanks in advance
Kyle.

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If the intention is to make it a more handy rifle, then cut it back even further. If you are concerned about longer range ballistic performance you have (A) picked the wrong calibre to start with and (B) are now handicapping it even further by reducing the barrel length.

Heavy pills and short barrels in small cases is generally a lousy combo.

Generally.

Originally Posted by Proudkiwi

If the intention is to make it a more handy rifle, then cut it back even further. If you are concerned about longer range ballistic performance you have (A) picked the wrong calibre to start with and (B) are now handicapping it even further by reducing the barrel length.

Heavy pills and short barrels in small cases is generally a lousy combo.

Generally.

Your on to it, wanting it to be handier. I'm not looking for a long range rig already got a7/300wsm.
Looking for something to be light and easy to shoot, for when the kids are big enough they can use it.

The rifle would be used for rabbits and goats (close range). And a fair bit of target practice

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Originally Posted by puku

Your on to it, wanting it to be handier. I'm not looking for a long range rig already got a7/300wsm.
Looking for something to be light and easy to shoot, for when the kids are big enough they can use it.

The rifle would be used for rabbits and goats (close range). And a fair bit of target practice

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Sweet. Cut it to 18 or something, add a can and run the 53gr vmax at about 3250-3300. It will slay everything inside 400 and be nicer and cheaper to shoot than using the 75gr amax.