rootacres wrote:Am I really losing that much by using a 16" barrel vs an 18"/20"? This will be a southern MI whitetail gun where we really aren't reaching out that far. Anyone have recommendations on a good .450 16" barrel, whats optimal twist rate?
Thanks in advance.
in my opinion, pick a 18" barrel from one of the suppliers on board here, Bartz, Gryphon, Tromix and have at it. Been good reports on all of them.
I really think 18" is a good balance between a 16" and 20" for speed (not that it's a huge amount) and the midlength gas system.