cutting a barrel

[wsm]

If you cut two inches off a 7mm-08 how much would you lose in fps?

 

[hunter0925]

General rule of thumb is 20-25fps per inch lost. That doesn't always happen though. In the long run the loss would be negligible.

 

[markwondi]

Depends on bullet weight and powder selection but with typical 120-140gr bullets, 40fps is about right.

 

[wsm]

Was looking to cut barrel on my 7mm-08 and make it a little easier as a tree stand rifle.

 

[lungpuncher1]

Ill let you know in a few days. I'm getting my 7mm08 cut from 24 to 22. Ill post results when i get it back.

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[wsm]

Thank you.

 

[DaveB]

Guy I know had a Savage and the crown was cut badly. The burn pattern was uneven and the rifle would not group.

So he hacksawed a little off the end and re-crowned it, there is this tool you can rent or buy.

Accuracy got better. Eventually cut the 22 inch barrel to 20, got tremendous tight groups.

Morql of the story is advise: Cut in small increments and check accuracy as you go.

 

[lungpuncher1]

Got it back but im waiting on my bolt and bottom metal to get back from getting coated. Ill let you know speeds once i can shoot it.

I'll have to look but I think it shot 2960 with 120nbt and 44gr rl15 with the 24in barrel.

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[Deer Assassin]

Got it back but im waiting on my bolt and bottom metal to get back from getting coated. Ill let you know speeds once i can shoot it.

I'll have to look but I think it shot 2960 with 120nbt and 44gr rl15 with the 24in barrel.

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[lungpuncher1]

Got it back but im waiting on my bolt and bottom metal to get back from getting coated. Ill let you know speeds once i can shoot it.

I'll have to look but I think it shot 2960 with 120nbt and 44gr rl15 with the 24in barrel.

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sexy

I love the gun. Ill post a pic after I get it all put back together.

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[wsm]

What would it cost to cut and crown a barrel?

 

[lungpuncher1]

What would it cost to cut and crown a barrel?

65 from my smith. Some more, some less, some outrageous

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[markwondi]

What would it cost to cut and crown a barrel?

$50-75

 

[treefarmer]

Does the noise level go up significantly when you cut down the barrel?

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

Does the noise level go up significantly when you cut down the barrel?

Going from 24 to 22 in a 7mm 08 I doubt u would ever know notice the difference . Going from 24 to 18 ? Probably yes!




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