7.62x39 and barrel length

[DasJager]

Thinking about my next rifle...it will either be an NEA-15 or an 858. If the latter, then I run into my decision: CSA 11.8" carbine or the 15" CZ858. I know there's a lot of variables to consider here but does anyone know if there's a practical accuracy difference between the two lengths? From what I can tell there only seems to be a velocity difference of 200-250fps in the two. I know the "longer barrel = better accuracy" thing is not entirely true but I have zero experience with SBR's and this calibre in particularly.

Obviously as they are both restricted they will both be used for shorter-range plinking so accuracy is not essential, but everyone wants their guns to be as good as possible.

 

[Eric_911]

Thinking about my next rifle...it will either be an NEA-15 or an 858. If the latter, then I run into my decision: CSA 11.8" carbine or the 15" CZ858. I know there's a lot of variables to consider here but does anyone know if there's a practical accuracy difference between the two lengths? From what I can tell there only seems to be a velocity difference of 200-250fps in the two. I know the "longer barrel = better accuracy" thing is not entirely true but I have zero experience with SBR's and this calibre in particularly.

Obviously as they are both restricted they will both be used for shorter-range plinking so accuracy is not essential, but everyone wants their guns to be as good as possible.

FWIW, there is a sale right now through wolverine for the compact VZ-58....$399!

 

[5440fight]

From what I understand, the accuracy is comparable to the longer length barrel, as neither are stellar past 400m anyway due to the arc 7.62x39 has. Fair size round, traveling a little slower, is still effective. The 5.56 guy will change in a different way, as the accuracy won't suffer greatly, but the effectiveness of the round on breathing targets requires high velocity to do it's thing. For paper punching, both will work nice, though neither are precision rifles.

 

[westrifle_sks]

Wow just saw NEA price. That is expensive I go with 858 if price is a restrain.

 

[mmattockx]

FWIW, there is a sale right now through wolverine for the compact VZ-58....$399!

Where do you see that? The compact is listed as $999 for 5.56 and $975 for 7.62x39. I had my CC out and ready to order, but can't find that deal.


Mark

 

[K1ng C]

Where do you see that? The compact is listed as $999 for 5.56 and $975 for 7.62x39. I had my CC out and ready to order, but can't find that deal.


Mark

Same.I pee'd in my pants a little bit until i couldn't find this ''sale''

 

[Nisser17]

No its true sale starts April 1st to the 30th

here is the link

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=725638

 

[lone-wolf]

FWIW, there is a sale right now through wolverine for the compact VZ-58....$399!

Not until April 1st it seems?? The banner on Wolverine's main page says it.

One minute late. Too bad it's restricted and .223

 

[DasJager]

Wow, that is an awesome price. just my luck though, I'm stuck on 7.62x39...if I get a 5.56 I'm going with an AR type rifle.

 

[mmattockx]

Not until April 1st it seems?? The banner on Wolverine's main page says it.

One minute late. Too bad it's restricted and .223

I would buy either the 11" or 7.5" at that price if only they were in x39. Got very little use for one in 5.56, though. That is a damn shame.


Mark