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Barrel, how long

PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:06 am
by Gurn
Although I aint really in no position due to health and other things to buy ah gun right now I just like ta ponder. I have a R15 18" barrel in 450 with a Vortex 3x9. I think it's great but got this idea to build a long range set up, if you could ever call the 450 a long range gun. :mrgreen: Any how someday I'd like ta build or buy a bolt. What I'm interested in is how much difference in velocity 18 compared to a 22 or 24 inch barrel would make. I think it would be sweet to have a nice bolt with something lke a Burris Eliminator on it. Thanks in advance

Re: Barrel, how long

PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 8:42 am
by 2500 HD
My Encore with 26" barrel and factory ammo is between 2400-2420 fps. 1:16 twist

Re: Barrel, how long

PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:42 pm
by Gurn
Thanks, is that with factory loads? If so what factory load?

Re: Barrel, how long

PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:28 am
by Al in Mi
here is a test MGM did on some various cartridges and barrel lengths, some interesting results. Reloading the 450 into a Encore or bolt gun, takes it to a whole new level.

http://matchgrademachine.com/velocity-t ... d5d-626743

Re: Barrel, how long

PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:50 am
by 2500 HD
Yes factory horns you 250 ftx. I was reloading 200 gr. Xpb that ran 2869 fps without any pressure signs and grouped well

Re: Barrel, how long

PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:48 pm
by Gurn
Thanks