barrel length for .22-250

Sixgun_Redneck · 10-25-2004, 09:12 PM

I'm getting a browning micro hunter in the .22-250 because its like the only left-handed rifle that comes in the wood stock and is chambered for the .22-250. Anyways, it has a 22" barrel. I was wondering how much of a drop in velocity and energy this will cause? I heard and estimate of 150-200fps less for every 2" less of barrel for the .22-250.

North Texan · 10-25-2004, 09:19 PM

Barrel length used to be an important factor with slow burning propellants, like blackpowder. But with today's modern smokeless powders, barrel length isn't a huge factor. I personally like a shorter barrel because I can't tell any difference in the way one shoots, but I can tell a difference carryiing it around all day. More length=more weight=wore out hunter

Sixgun_Redneck · 10-26-2004, 04:38 PM

thanks for you opinion, it was much appreciated. I tend to agree with you on liking the shorter barrels.

HighDesertWolf · 10-27-2004, 03:23 AM

with modern guns especially the 22-250 you may lose only about 30 to 40 fps per 2 inches less of barrel with a 22 to 24 inch barrel you will get very good performance and really wont beable to tell a difference unless you shoot through a chronograph. besides what ever you are shooting at I dont really think it will know the difference in velocity between different barrel lengths.

Sixgun_Redneck · 10-27-2004, 11:19 AM

Well, those numbers are a lot more satisfying. I was thinkin that the .22-250 from the 22" barrel was gonna be almost the same as a .223 from a 26" barrel. Thanks.

tanzian · 11-03-2004, 01:01 AM

I have a savage .22-250 that was made with a 20 inch barrel. ( thye made very few of them in this "carbine" style) Not one critter that I have shot with it has noticed the shorter barrel all the way out to 350 ++ yards..lol

longrifle1000 · 11-03-2004, 11:44 AM

My first 220 swift had a 22" bbl. Velocity wasn't an issue. Muzzle blast without ear protection was. That thing was LOUD!

green01 · 11-03-2004, 04:27 PM

i agree with north texas. the barrel length is not the big factor now. powder is the main factor. i know that the ideal barrel length for a .22 is 19.5 inches. and did you know that you can go to long of a barrel and the bullet will lose speed. once the powder has completely burned then barrel drag becomes an issue.