.223 barrel length

dennisj · Post by **dennisj** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:30 pm

I see that the .223 has a strong following.

Is the "normal" barrel length 30" for this calibre.

Thanks
Dennis J

Woody_rod · Post by **Woody_rod** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:10 pm

Dennis,

Seems to be mate, from what I have seen, and the barrels we fit for people.

dennisj · Post by **dennisj** » Fri May 29, 2009 4:23 pm

Thanks heaps Rod.

Dennis

littlebang556 · Post by **littlebang556** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:22 pm

I would go as far as saying if you can get one finnished in 30" (that is to say chambered and crowned) you will be on a winner. These little fellows, in my opinion, need all the help they can get in the way of velocity to be competitive at the longs....having said that, I have seen may shoot quite well that are only 28." I would only prefer to go this length after re-crown and chamber.

Regards

Rob A

Woody_rod · Post by **Woody_rod** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:36 pm

True enough Rob,

Seems 28" of actual bore length is about as much as you will get. Making the barrel around 30" total. Mine have been coming in a bit under that - maybe 29.5" OAL for FS, and 30.5" for TR, but with a deep hole crown.

Chopper · Post by **Chopper** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:57 am

I wouldnt worry to much fellas , 28" or less is plenty back to a 1000yds,Chop.

.223 barrel length

.223 barrel length

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