Shorty VS full length

[dudley]

What do folks think. Is it a question of taste? Thinking of shortening mine. Other than "the look" not sure what the benefits may be.

 

[tiriaq]

You haven't mentionned the rifle, caliber or your intended use.....

 

[Gideon]

I have a long M305, I wouldn't mind getting it shortened just for the sake of it. They are abnormaly long to begin with.

 

[dudley]

Right M305. It has the fluted flash hider which got me thinking about replacing it with an original style. Then..if I'm changing that anyway. You get the drift.

You haven't mentionned the rifle, caliber or your intended use.....

 

[paulz]

I will paraphrase Hungry: Get one of each.

I have one that I have made as close to the original US military version as I can, and one shorty with an M14Doctor stock for tweaking. I love them both.

 

[Hotwheels81]

My M14 sits next to my uncut no1 mk3 enfield in the safe... They are about the same length and we know how rare full length enfields are getting... Think before you chop.

 

[dudley]

I have a few uncut Enfields as well and understand the crime it is to alter them. But..a Norc? Based on what I'm reading they are made to be customized or left orig until the cows come home. One of each may be the answer.

My M14 sits next to my uncut no1 mk3 enfield in the safe... They are about the same length and we know how rare full length enfields are getting... Think before you chop.

 

[Fenix.NZ]

shorter barrel handles and balances better

 

[Boomer686]

It's a matter of taste really. Other than looks the only advantage I see to chopping is making it a little handier as a shorter bush rifle.

Regards,

 

[Hotwheels81]

Why not get a machinist to build a cap to ditch the flash hider? Would be a quick way to cut 3" off!!!

 

[Gideon]

It's a matter of taste really. Other than looks the only advantage I see to chopping is making it a little handier as a shorter bush rifle.

Regards,

Ya, this is how I see it. It does look pretty neat with a shorter barrel, but it also offers a fair degree of manouverability in tighter spots. I wan't to cut mine so I can fire it from the truck when we go 'yote chasing or gopher plinking.

 

[simpleton]

Many of the shorty chops also picked up some accuracy as well.



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[dudley]

Really... That's a pro. What was the original length of the Springfield shorties? 18.5? Was that with or without the A2?

Many of the shorty chops also picked up some accuracy as well.



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[Wild_Thing]

I hunted with a chopped M14s. I found it handier for sure.

 

[Fenix.NZ]

Really... That's a pro. What was the original length of the Springfield shorties? 18.5? Was that with or without the A2?

springfield scouts will be 18" .. here in NZ we get factory shorty M305's @ 18" as well. and then theres the SOCOM @ 16"

 

[Oldsmobiler]

With a chopped barrel it doesn't whip as much as a full length barrel making it stiffer = more accurate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFmVrfhBzHg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m5GG2q7vvo

 

[Gideon]

springfield scouts will be 18" .. here in NZ we get factory shorty M305's @ 18" as well. and then theres the SOCOM @ 16"

A factory short M305.

Does it cost any extra to get the shorty?

 

[dudley]

Whats the average Canadian cost for shortening?

 

[Mauser GDog]

I plan to have one of each very soon, and the shorty will be my bush beater.

 

[Boomer686]

... What was the original length of the Springfield shorties? .........

Standard, National Match and Loaded model M1A's have 22" barrel

Scout Squad M1A'a have 18" Barrel

SOCOM M1A's have 16" Barrel

Regards,