I'm going to build a .22 RF target rifle and I'm wondering if there is any point in a barrel length over 26" for standard velocity target ammo? I'll go min. 26" for the sight radius and I plan on shooting this rifle from 20 to 100 yards. Thanks
best barrel Length ?
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You can use a bloop tube to increase sight radius if you want to keep barrel length down for weight/balance reasons. When using iron sights you want the longest practical sight radius you can get.
FYI, there is no point in a barrel longer than 16" for most .22LR ammo and some people have found maximum velocity occurs closer to 12"-14".
Mark
FYI, there is no point in a barrel longer than 16" for most .22LR ammo and some people have found maximum velocity occurs closer to 12"-14".
Mark
although there is no point to having a longer barrel regarding speed it is true that most all rfbr shooters are using longer tubes, even when shooting with a scope. Anschutz builds a factory shorter barrel for br but most custom guys are using long tubes 26-28 inches, they must work better, and I have no idea why.
I suspect they provide a bit more consistent velocities and any improvement is worthwhile in rimfire BR.
Mark
