22 or 24
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I'm getting close to choosing a smith and having a 30-06 built. Is there any worthwhile reason to have a 24 inch vs. 22 inch barrel on an ought-six?
Also, I'm thinking about building from a Rem 700, and using a McMillan Edge stock with a Lilja barrel (#3 or #4 contour). Anything else I should be thinking about instead?
Also, I'm thinking about building from a Rem 700, and using a McMillan Edge stock with a Lilja barrel (#3 or #4 contour). Anything else I should be thinking about instead?
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How much fps could you pick up going from a 22 to 24 with just a .30-06? I guess I thought it would be negligable. Also was wondering if shorter barrels (within reason) are sometimes more accurate (more consistant vibration)?
Thanks.
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I don't rember where I was reading this information, but a 23" barrel on a 30-06 Sprg. is about the length for all powder to be burnt in this cartridge. I amgetting a 30-06 Sprg. rebarreled, and I opted for a 24" barrel. Good luck.
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the only logical reason i can see for going with a shorter barrel is to save weight. but the weight difference between 22 and 24 inches is only gonna be at the most a 2 oz difference. Id go with the 24 inch barrel, 2 oz more isnt gonna break your back hiking through the woods any increase in velocity is always a plus even if its just a couple feet per second also from my experience longer barrels tend to be more generous in the accuracy department.
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If you find someone with an 22 inch barrel 06, shoot it at night. You will see just how much burn your have outside the barrel.
If you find someone with an 22 inch barrel 06, shoot it at night. You will see just how much burn your have outside the barrel.
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you might say "owe but they probably have different powders" which is not the case in the 308 I used a 165 grain sierra BTHP gameking with 46 grains varget and in the 30-06 load I used a 180 grain NP with 47 grains varget.