.223 rem from 18" barrel?

[nomad 68]

Thinking of grabbing a Ruger American compact in .223 (with 1 in 8 twist I believe)for a mid range coyote rifle.How is noise and muzzle blast vs a 20 or 22" barrel? Would this length tube be sufficient out to 250-300 yards? I handload btw, thanks

 

[remington jim]

YES it will be FIND ! RJ

 

[carverk]

I have T/C encore with two 15" barrels one barrel is 223 and the other is 308 it's not that much louder then a 20" barrel it's over exaggerated on CGN

 

[Blastattack]

I don't get this whole noise and muzzle-blast stuff. Wear your hearing protection like you're supposed to and it ceases to be an issue.

 

[hoytcanon]

I have had many short barrel rifles, including .223's... don't stress about increased noise or muzzle blast, you won't even notice it. One of my most accurate .223's ever had an 18" heavy barrel.

 

[the spank]

My mini-14 wears an 18 inch barrel and works just fine. I only notice more muzzle blast as it doesn't stick out the truck window as far as a 26"......

 

[.22LRGUY]

Range is fine, muzzle blast should be no greater/lesser issue than with a 20". In either case, hearing protection is highly advisable. I know it's "only" a .223, but it's plenty loud enough to do damage.

 

[AP]

Range is fine, muzzle blast should be no greater/lesser issue than with a 20". In either case, hearing protection is highly advisable. I know it's "only" a .223, but it's plenty loud enough to do damage.

I have a 16 1/2'' Rem 7615 ... I shoot enough .223/5.56 in 20 (Colt), 24 (Tikka) and 26 inch (T/C) barrels to know that it is definitely louder. Wear hearing protection

 

[sherlockbonez]

My 16" 556 scout is noticeably louder than my 18" keltec and 17" 308 scout. However it is not like shooting a pistol indoor type loud.

 

[nomad 68]

Thanks for the replies guys. Only experience with this barrel length is with the Remington 600 .308 win.That was offensive to both shoot and be a bystander lol.....Muffs or not!

 

[cdn shooter]

I have T/C encore with two 15" barrels one barrel is 223 and the other is 308 it's not that much louder then a 20" barrel it's over exaggerated on CGN

Where'd you get barrels made if you don't mind.