Full stock rifle, what barrel length?

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29 March 2011, 22:45

vegard_dino

Full stock rifle, what barrel length?

Hello all.

I need a new rifle.....So, the idea is to have a 9.3*57 made on a vintage mauser action. The rifle will be used for moose and deer hunting in Norway.
So,, I like to have it made with a full stock, but what will be the "best" barrel length? Thinking about 22" barrel. Gives me a bit more speed and reduce the muzzle blast, compared to a 18" barrel.
But, will the 22" make it look "stupid"?

29 March 2011, 22:51

Michael Robinson

I have a full-stocked, "Mannlicher" carbine. Mine has a 20 inch barrel and, as Goldilocks used to say, it's just right.

29 March 2011, 23:20

vegard_dino

Thanks for the reply.

29 March 2011, 23:57

fla3006

20" looks about right on a full/Mannlicher stocked rifle.

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30 March 2011, 00:31

vapodog

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Originally posted by fla3006:
20" looks about right on a full/Mannlicher stocked rifle.

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30 March 2011, 02:07

vegard_dino

Thanks for helping

30 March 2011, 03:01

theback40

I built a 10.75x68 with a 21" mann stock, and that too looks great!

30 March 2011, 05:50

Austin Hunter

20", just don't send a hot round through it; something under 2,500 fps out of the barrel

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30 March 2011, 11:02

vegard_dino

Oh, a 10.75*68. Interesting.
On what action? Weight? How do it handle?

30 March 2011, 22:32

theback40

quote:
Oh, a 10.75*68. Interesting.
On what action? Weight? How do it handle?

It's a vz 24 mauser, 21" barrel .655 dia at the muzzle. Weight? I havent weighed it, I should, but would guess about 7 pounds maybe a shade over. It handles like a dream, but I stocked it myself to fit me.

30 March 2011, 22:54

usps

19.5 inch barrel on my custom 7x57mm seems to be perfect. nothing over 20 inches. anything else just doesnt look right. jma

31 March 2011, 00:17

theback40

Jack Lott had a H&H built 375 H&H full stock that was beautifull, 24" barrel. Sako and Husqvarna made factory 22 and 24" barreled full stocked rifles I've handled and shot that were delightfull. thats why I had no reservations building mine with a 21" barrel.

31 March 2011, 03:02

manhasset

458Win posted a photo of his full stock US 1917 Enfield cal 9.3x62 made by Lon Paul and that barrel looked longer than 20" maybe 22". Its a beauty and looks well balanced. A search here Would pull it up I guess.

31 March 2011, 03:17

vegard_dino

Thanks all for good help.
Interesting to learn that there are even 22-24" full stocked rifles.
Guess a 20-21" will be ok.

31 March 2011, 19:26

.404

I have several full stock carbines and really enjoy hunting with them. I have come to favor the 20" tubes for balance and the handiness that goes along with the "short rifles"

02 April 2011, 20:33

mehulkamdar

This one was built by my riend Joel Dorleac with a 22" barrel in 6.5x57.

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