Barrel Length/Bullet Velocity

[Appleseed]

Anyone comment on shorter barrels in .20vt or other .20 cals? Thinking of taking off 2"-4" of mine to make it lighter and more handy to carry in the field. It is a very accurate barrel during breakin.

Load data is showing 3520 fps with 40 grain bullets & 3855 fps with 32 grain. I can't see where it will matter much in performance if it lost 160-200 fps. Load data list 24" barrel.

[GaCop]

I'd say you've pretty much made up your mind! LOL. Go for it. The shorter stiffer tube may shrink groups some.

[Appleseed]

Ordered another barrel from Devin today in 20", a .223 caliber. Thinking of selling the vartarg.

What twist is best all around for .223 to shoot heavy bullets as well as lighter ones, 7 or 8 twist?

[jrmy_1]

8 twist up to 80ish grain bullets