Shortening a barrel
09-30-2011 | 06:07 PM
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09-30-2011 | 08:20 PM
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I thought you could go as short as 16-1/2"?? And still be classified as a rifle?? Any good gunsmith would know.
I think it is a good idea if you are a woods hunter. You will probably burn a little less powder. But I don't think you would be giving up too much. Or at least not enough that it would make any difference in woods hunting distances.
I like a shorter rifle. That is one reason I like the Encore. They are 3" or 4" shorter to start with since there is no action.
Take a look for one of the Katahdin MZ barrels. I don't remember how long they are. But they are shorter. Tom.
I think it is a good idea if you are a woods hunter. You will probably burn a little less powder. But I don't think you would be giving up too much. Or at least not enough that it would make any difference in woods hunting distances.
I like a shorter rifle. That is one reason I like the Encore. They are 3" or 4" shorter to start with since there is no action.
Take a look for one of the Katahdin MZ barrels. I don't remember how long they are. But they are shorter. Tom.
10-01-2011 | 05:54 AM
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I would like to get one of the Katahdin barrels, but that's another $400. I did find a non-pro hunter version that I might be interested in for $300. I figure my other option is to find a SS .45 Bergara barrel and cut that down. That might be a fun way to go and I'm still looking at about $300 either way. But for right now it's all going to have to wait. It's just not in the budget. Hopefully it will be my project for next year.
10-01-2011 | 09:09 AM
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I did find out I will be good to go with the less then 16.5" barrel. It will look good if anything!!!
