Thread: 7 Rem Mag - barrel length

What is the shortest I can go without compromising too much speed?

Currently running a 26" barrel with a can but she's pretty long for a hunting rig. Getting 3020 fps with 162 Amax's at the mo (72 grains of 2217). No pressure so could stoke up a bit.

What length and speeds are you fulas and fulesses getting?

My finnlight is 24" getting 3005 with the Amax mate

Dr Watson is getting 2850 with 162 amax and 2217 with a 21.5" barrel and a suppressor. Bank on just under 50fps per inch lost.

Originally Posted by stug

Dr Watson is getting 2850 with 162 amax and 2217 with a 21.5" barrel and a suppressor. Bank on just under 50fps per inch lost.

That just wouldn't do

Can someone describe to me how to measure a barrel? From where to where?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_v5c_p1Uju0&autoplay=1

usually from the start of the barrel to the end of the barrel. i go from where it joins the chamber

Have a look for the vent hole on the side usually. Measure from there is what I got told. Dont have my Rem at work so hope it has one. I know Tikka plus Blaser do ..

Its around where the bolt end goes when closed

Put more powder in the case ball bag

Barrel length is measured from closed bolt face to muzzle. Any other starting point just confuses. Drop your cleaning rod down till it goes clunk, put a mark at the muzzle, measure. No good trying to do it with a bore snake if you don't have a rod. Best done without loaded round in chamber as this gives further confusion.

Originally Posted by Toby

Put more powder in the case ball bag

Shudup!!

My flatmate had his threaded for a brake and the dude fucked it up a time or two... When he got it back it was 4" shorter. Furious!

Fastest way to get barrel length is. Bolt closed (empty ) and cleaning rod down muzzle end then tape the end as a guide then measure that.

Yip done that, shes 26

What make of rifle is it?