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Old 04-09-2011, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by reelman View Post
You bet there is - velocity, not accuracy. The difference in barrel length on accuracy is minescule but theoreticlly shorter is more accurate. Look at benchrest guys, they shoot short barrels so that there is less barrel movement. And yes the bullet is gone before the barrel rises but the barrel can and does move from the time the trigger is pulled and the bullet leaves the end of the barrel. A couple inches at 1500fps+ in like I say minescule but if you are looking to ring every thousanth of an inch out of your group it can make a difference.
Well, I'm certainly no expert, perhaps there is a middle ground sweet spot too? I know it's more about sight radius with pistols, but from what I read, a 20in 22 rifle will generally be more accurate than say a 16in. Now you got me wondering lol.
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