Front baffle for a short action/.223

[jonbearman]

I need to know which baffle and why.I see pics of some guys who have the extended front baffle on short actions and mine had a short front baffle.Which is correct or doesnt it matter.

[243LPR]

I believe the long leg on the baffle is to limit rearward bolt travel on 223 cartridges. Thay are shorter than a standard short action like a 308 based cart.

[82boy]

I believe the long leg on the baffle is to limit rearward bolt travel on 223 cartridges. Thay are shorter than a standard short action like a 308 based cart.

This is correct.
It also works on long actions, and other rounds such as 6BR.

[jonbearman]

Finally I understand why they use it.Thank you, thank you.

[243LPR]

6 months ago I wouldn't have known either. I've learned alot here.