“Short” Barrels, why not?

[luke moffat]

What powder are you using to get that velocity?

RL-16.

Same load in my dads 24” barrel gets just over 3k FPS with 135s

 

[ResearchinStuff]

RL-16

What's it do with h4350? Trying to decide how short to have my creed cut right now

 

[luke moffat]

What's it do with h4350? Trying to decide how short to grace my creed cut right now

No idea. I’ve only loaded RL-16 and RL-26 in my 6.5 CMs but a lot of rounds with each powder. It does well. I’m sure H4350 wouldn’t be a slouch.

 

[ElPollo]

RL-16.

Same load in my dads 24” barrel gets just over 3k FPS with 135s

I figured. Do you see much temp sensitivity?

 

[tak]

What's it do with h4350? Trying to decide how short to have my creed cut right now

If it's any help, I get 2665 with Hornady Factory 140 ELDMs in my 20" proof. I wouldn't want it any shorter.

 

[SOIHUNT]

18” barrel 6.5 Prc shooting suppressed 2941 fps. my elk from this year.

 

[Wingnut]

18” barrel 6.5 Prc shooting suppressed 2941 fps. my elk from this year.

What bullet/load? Thanks and nice bull!

 

[SBR Sarge]

I’m a short distance midwest hunter.

I hunt with SBRs. 9 inch 300 Blackout, and 13 inch 6mm ARC and 350 Legend.

I also hunt almost exclusively suppressed. The SBR-length barrel plus the suppressor is still a manageable, maneuverable tool.

For me, as long as I can put my bullet on target with enough velocity to perform as needed, extra barrel length is an extra encumbrance.

 

[rostkowski]

I recently switched over to a SBR bolt 8.6 and I have been very happy with it, under 34" OAL with suppressor.

 

[JRS3]

I have been using a 10.3” bbl .300 Blackout the past couple of years and it continues to disappoint. I quickly got away from 190gr Subs and shoot Barnes 110gr supersonic but the performance on deer and hogs have been very underwhelming. The gun is accurate but terminal performances leaves a lot to be desired.

I will keep the gun for plinking and general use but it has me guessing the viability of the cartridge itself for hunting. Would a 16” bbl be noticeably better due to higher velocity?

I have plenty of .300 BO ammo and accessories and am considering a 16” barrel OR getting a .300 HAM’R to hunt with.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Speed kills, and anything subsonic doesn't have the speed.

 

[ACHILLES]

I have been using a 10.3” bbl .300 Blackout the past couple of years and it continues to disappoint. I quickly got away from 190gr Subs and shoot Barnes 110gr supersonic but the performance on deer and hogs have been very underwhelming. The gun is accurate but terminal performances leaves a lot to be desired.

I will keep the gun for plinking and general use but it has me guessing the viability of the cartridge itself for hunting. Would a 16” bbl be noticeably better due to higher velocity?

I have plenty of .300 BO ammo and accessories and am considering a 16” barrel OR getting a .300 HAM’R to hunt with.

My 16” 300blk out bolt gun left a lot to be desired with subs and light cup and core bullets for hunting. Switched to the 100gr blk out hammer bullet and at 2500fps they will pass through 200lb hogs broadside although they still run always. I run the same bullet at 2200fps in my 8” ar blk out. In the end I went back to my 12.5” 6.5 Grendel ar with 97gr absolute hammers at 2500fps.

 

[elim]

Been a big fan of short barrels. This is my 16” 308. I have a 900 yard range that I can reach out and hit the plate with the short 308 barrel. I have a fast twist 18” 458 American barrel on the way to shoot the heavies, up to 730gr for fun.

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I love this rifle.........