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Need input on shortening barrel length

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12 June 2009, 23:18
BHW
Need input on shortening barrel length
I have two Weatherby Vanguards (sub MOA) with 24" barrels that I would really like shortened to 21".

What are the consequences to knocking 3" off the length of the barrels?
12 June 2009, 23:21
tiggertate
Probably not much if they are done right. A little more noise and a little less velocity. You may have to find different ammo that matches the harmonics of the newly-shortened barrel.

That's all I can think of.


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12 June 2009, 23:31
mstarling
If they do a good crown ... You'll lose some velocity ... and the vibration nodes will change. Will likely require retuning the load.

Blast and noise will increase!


Mike

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13 June 2009, 00:10
Terry Blauwkamp
quote:
Originally posted by BHW:
I have two Weatherby Vanguards (sub MOA) with 24" barrels that I would really like shortened to 21".

What are the consequences to knocking 3" off the length of the barrels?


LOTS more noise, and some reduced velocity depending on the caliber.


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