When the DCRA changed from #4 rifles in 303 to 7.72 some shooters created what they called a "shorty". They shortened the barrel to about 22" and used it for short ranges (300 to 600). A regular #4 gives a lot of compensation, creating tall groups at short ranges. The shorty was an attempt to get rounder groups.
I have a number of DCRA rifles that are now retired in whatever trim they were last used in. Some are "one piece" stocks and the most comfortable to shoot.
One of them is just a shorty barreled action. My son likes 308 carbines for plinking, so I dreessed it up is some old sporter wood I had, and I think it looks pretty good. The jigh comb lines the eye up well withthe scope. The main thing is that nothing got mutilated. It is still a legitimate DCRA rifle.
It will get shot at the next Vintage Match.
I have a number of DCRA rifles that are now retired in whatever trim they were last used in. Some are "one piece" stocks and the most comfortable to shoot.
One of them is just a shorty barreled action. My son likes 308 carbines for plinking, so I dreessed it up is some old sporter wood I had, and I think it looks pretty good. The jigh comb lines the eye up well withthe scope. The main thing is that nothing got mutilated. It is still a legitimate DCRA rifle.
It will get shot at the next Vintage Match.
