Dog Confetti
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I've heard that the average .22LR reaches peak velocity with a 20" or 22" inch barrel...I'm trying to think of an excuse to put something other than a new 16" barrel on my 10/22.
Any info?
Any info?
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Optimal barrel length for a .22 LR?
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Raymond Losli
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Ya JohnSka & LHB1 are right . there is no Velocity gain after 16' on .22 Rimfire.
I use a 16' VQ Carbon and it shoots dimes all day @ 50 yrds. Quarter size groups @ 100 consistent with quality match ammo.
I don't think there is any reason to get any longer than a 16 or 18 inch unless it is a Anschutz or a Cooper or similar for Comp.
In my opinion it's extra length and weight you just dont need on a .22 rimfire barrel.
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I use a 16' VQ Carbon and it shoots dimes all day @ 50 yrds. Quarter size groups @ 100 consistent with quality match ammo.
I don't think there is any reason to get any longer than a 16 or 18 inch unless it is a Anschutz or a Cooper or similar for Comp.
In my opinion it's extra length and weight you just dont need on a .22 rimfire barrel.
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Dog Confetti
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Good...It was going to be hard for me to stomach putting anything more than 16" or 18" inches on a varmint rifle.
How much to the VQ carbon barrels weigh? I've been looking at the GM fluted barrels, but if the weight difference is significant I may be willing to shell out an extra ~$100 for a carbon one.
How much to the VQ carbon barrels weigh? I've been looking at the GM fluted barrels, but if the weight difference is significant I may be willing to shell out an extra ~$100 for a carbon one.
railroader
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http://www.wpgbc.com/ Aluminum barrels with steel liners. Mark
Raymond Losli
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DogConfetti:
How much to the VQ carbon barrels weigh? I've been looking at the GM fluted barrels, but if the weight difference is significant I may be willing to shell out an extra ~$100 for a carbon one.
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I do like the extra weight of a short CM bull-barrel on High Vel. .22 and especially on .17 but
I chose to go ultra light with the VQ Carbon because I only shoot eley sub-sonic from it. It's only reamed on the chamber for Match. No high-vel. stingers and crap like that.
I have shot other guys short Carbons on High Vel. and it's not that bad- just a little muzzle jump.
With a short CM bull-barrel you will be more rock solid on the groups with the little extra weight it gives you with high-Vel .22.
Sub-sonic Match loads I would go Ultra light, Match-Grade Carbon. for High Velocity I would go with the CM 16-18 inch bull.
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VQ are around 2 bills / another 40-50 $ for Muzzle brake. You can get good deals around on the Web. for CM or stainless short .22 bull-barrels . Some good package deals to
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Railroader has a good link also.
those whistle pigs are actually lighter in weight than the VQ's & I hear they are pretty accurate also.
But remember / Match Chamber / no stingers and junk.
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How much to the VQ carbon barrels weigh? I've been looking at the GM fluted barrels, but if the weight difference is significant I may be willing to shell out an extra ~$100 for a carbon one.
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I do like the extra weight of a short CM bull-barrel on High Vel. .22 and especially on .17 but
I chose to go ultra light with the VQ Carbon because I only shoot eley sub-sonic from it. It's only reamed on the chamber for Match. No high-vel. stingers and crap like that.
I have shot other guys short Carbons on High Vel. and it's not that bad- just a little muzzle jump.
With a short CM bull-barrel you will be more rock solid on the groups with the little extra weight it gives you with high-Vel .22.
Sub-sonic Match loads I would go Ultra light, Match-Grade Carbon. for High Velocity I would go with the CM 16-18 inch bull.
.
VQ are around 2 bills / another 40-50 $ for Muzzle brake. You can get good deals around on the Web. for CM or stainless short .22 bull-barrels . Some good package deals to
.
.edit to add:
Railroader has a good link also.
those whistle pigs are actually lighter in weight than the VQ's & I hear they are pretty accurate also.
But remember / Match Chamber / no stingers and junk.
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Dog Confetti
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Probably go with a fluted Green Mountain then...