Thread: .308 barrel length

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

This might come as a surprise to some.
I have a couple of 308 rifles and they have 22 inch barrels. And they work just fine.

Got a model 70 Winchester 308. Was 22”, got it shortened to 18” and suppressor fitted. Wish I’d never done it! Handling and balance all fucked up now. Still a good rifle, just not as good as original. Also have a Bergara BA13 16” with DPT can suppressor. Handles ok, a bit too fast swinging on running shots. Noisey as hell without suppressor and a bit of a flamethrower. Easily shoots to 200 metres ok, haven’t tried on animals much further than this yet. Mostly use this one with subs.