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englishupland
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Barrel length
      #96386 - 09/02/08 02:41 PM

I am beginning my conversion on my Beretta SxS...First will be cutting barrels...What would be a good length for 45-70? 24" ?? I see them at 23-3/8 24 24.5 and sometimes 22....Is there a way to determine optimum length for a particular gun and velocity??

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4seventy
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Re: Barrel length [Re: englishupland]
      #96387 - 09/02/08 03:01 PM

If it was a .470 I'd say 26", but seeing it is going to be a 45-70, I'd make them 24" or maybe 23" as the minimum.

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Bramble
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Re: Barrel length [Re: 4seventy]
      #96762 - 15/02/08 06:15 AM

I like 24" but I am short at 5'6" They seem to balance better for me due to hand position LOP etc.

I think much of this is personal choice. as balistically it will only make 30-50 fps difference.


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gallatin
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Re: Barrel length [Re: Bramble]
      #96976 - 18/02/08 09:35 AM

My 45-70 has 26" barrels and I like it just fine

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Birdhunter50
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Re: Barrel length [Re: englishupland]
      #107180 - 11/06/08 03:01 AM

I have built them with barrels as short a 20 inches and as long as 26. I like the 24 inch length best. Good luck with your new gun project. Bob H.

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