Thread: Barrel Lengths and Accuracy

Shorter barrel = less dwell time in the barrel for the projectile = less time for rifle to move off intended target

All the theory is good, but when you look practically, benchrest shooters are getting excellent accuracy with their ppc's with barrel length of around 21", varmint for score shooters are using 24" barrels in their 30 br, medium and long range benchrest shooters are achieving excellent performances from 600 tp 1000 yrds using 28 to 32" barrels ( we are talking under 2" and 4" respectively for the best ones).

Jumping to the lighter rifles department, if you take a look at the regular posts from kiwi greg and what groups he can achieve with the light rifles he gets built ( including magnums with long skinny fluted barrels) and good reloading techniques, the "short barrel = more accurate" theory become a bit of a myth.