velocity vs barrel length for 454
04-11-2009 | 07:30 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: Livonia,new york
velocity vs barrel length for 454
want to get a pistol in 454 and am looking at the ruger or raging bull
both come in 6" + and also barrels over 7"
am i going to gain that much velocity/accuracy in that 1" + difference?
thanks for all your reponse
JTF
both come in 6" + and also barrels over 7"
am i going to gain that much velocity/accuracy in that 1" + difference?
thanks for all your reponse
JTF
04-12-2009 | 06:12 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
RE: velocity vs barrel length for 454
You may gain nothing at all with a 7" vs a 6" barrel except a slightly longer sight radius. And if you scope the rig, that makes no difference at all. My 454 has a 5.5" barrel, and it has plenty of power!
