Thread: Ideal .308 barrel length.

Originally Posted by Got-ya

I hear these sorts of comments all the time. So what? if it's that thick every animal within 200m has heard you coming. For me this is just a BS fantasy that anyone can sneak through heavy rubbish that thick without animals hearing you.
I don't see how 2 inches can make a blind bit of difference to how quiet it's possible to move though heavy cover.

My vote is leave it at 20 inches.

You misunderstand me mate, it's not about stealth either. I'm 55kg wringing wet no matter how many big macs I eat, therefore getting tangled up in the bush fighting uphill against your pack and a rifle snagging on everything is a frustration I'd rather minimise as much as possible. It takes power and height I just don't have to push through sometimes, 90% of blokes on here wouldn't understand. I'll happily chop a barrel and lose the last 200fps I'll never need because 400+ shots aren't for me.