roger The Ruger #1 barrel is 24" long and the Stevens barrel is 22"long, The velocity differenc in each case is considerable.
RANGE RESULTS

.223, 24.3 grains DP 73, cases FC, WSR primers,

55gr. Varment Nite mare Mid South,oal=2.240"

Stevens, 2871 to 2917 fps. 3 shot 3/8" group @ 50 yds.

Ruger, 3010 to 3093 fps. 4 shot 3/4" group @ 50 yds.

52gr. FBHP.,Berger, oal=2.215".

Stevens, 2853 to 2952 fps., 3 shot 1/4" group @ 50 yds.

Ruger, 2962 to 3073 fps., 3 shot 3/8" group at 50 yds.

55gr. Varmint Nite Mare Xtreme, oal=2.235".

Stevens, 2847 to 2869 fps. 3 shot 1/4" group @ 50yds.

Ruger, 2888 to 2935 fps. 3 shot 1/2" ggroup @ 50 yds.

.223, 25.7 gr. DP 73, FC cases, WSR Primers.

52gr FBHP., Berger, oal= 2.265".

Ruger, 3280 to 3325 fps. 3 shot 1 1/2" group @ 200 yds.

Stevens, 3100 to 3161 fps., 3 shot 3/4 " group @ 300yds.

55gr. Varmint Nite Mare, oal= 2.210".

Ruger, 3211 to 3266 fps., 4 shot 1/2" group @ 50yds.

Stevens, 3125 to 3211 fps. 3 shot <.2" @ 50 yds.

55gr. Varmint Nite Mare Xtreme, oal=2.245"

Ruger, 3229 to 3262 fps. 3 shot 3/8" group @ 50 yds.

Stevens, 3072 to 3145 fps. fantastic @ 300 yds.

ADDED INFO; .223, 70gr. VLD Berger, 24.3gr. DP73, FC cases, WSR primers, oal= 2.375", Stevens only Ruger has a shallow throat. EZ lift, not hot, 2823 to 2894 fps. 3 shot 1/4" group @ 50yds. GREAT @ 300 yds.

.223, 70gr. VLD. Berger, 27.1gr., WCC846, FC. cases , WSR Primers, oal=2.365", 3081 to 3147 fps. 3 shot 1/2" group @50 yds.POPPED a primer pulled rest of bullets.

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What a difference 2" makes

An old girlfriend said the same thing.

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The Ruger #1 barrel is 24" long and the Stevens barrel is 22"long, The velocity differenc in each case is considerable

When comparing barrel length between two different rifles it is not a safe assumption to blame all the loss on barrel length. I've seen two different rifles with the same length barrel give that much difference. Only real way to know how much is due to barrel length is by using the same barrel after it was shortened.

Hey vapodog. I was always told it was how well you could use your weapon that counted.

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Originally posted by ramrod340:
When comparing barrel length between two different rifles it is not a safe assumption to blaim all the loss on barrel length. I've seen two different rifles with the same length barrel give that much difference. Only real way to know how much is due to barrel length is by using the same barrel after it was shortened.

Yea.....that's exactly what she used to say!

Same barrel, same lot of ammo. At 26" was running 2720 fps and at 25" was running 2995 fps. The difference was all in the chamber/throat. Slop hole with a .3132 throat diameter vs minimum spec chamber with a .3085 throat diameter

My savage with 24" barrel is almost 100 fps FASTER than my 300 win mag tikka with 25" barrel with the exact same ammo. BUT the tikka is a tack driver and the savage an average shooter.

In the comparisons above, the Stevens gives lower velocities but smaller groups than the Ruger. Some might say that better groups beat a few more FPS.

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Originally posted by vapodog:

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What a difference 2" makes

An old girlfriend said the same thing.

What was her exact points of reference, VD? roger

Roger.....she was referring to caliber!!!!!