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Does anyone have any experience with a .223 Rem,1-9tw using a barrel length of say 20"-22"? I'm thinking about cutting my 26" barrel back to about 21" for better balance in the rest. This rifle now has the Savage F-class stock with bedding. I shoot 100 & 200 yrd benchrest. Any loading/accuracy reports would be appreciated.
Thanks to all who reply......gpoldblue
At 100 and 200 yds you will be happy with a short barrel. All that extra barrel length gets you some velocity to keep things going at long ranges.
You will be happy with it, the barrel pretty much cuts it's self off too, well it is almost that easy.
I have the model 10 LE with 20" barrel and at 100-200 yards shooting 60gr Sierra's it stays well under moa.Last time out shooting at 100 I shot my tightest group to date,.191, then shot a .294 with called flier both 5shot groups,then shot a .574 10 shot group so I would say go for it from the way mine shoots.
21 3/4 or 21 3/8 is THE benchrest length. Forgot which.
21 3/4 is the supposed most accurate length.