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.25-06 barrel length

scorpion168

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After reading info, it seams the .25-06 likes long barrels, 24" or more. Mine is 22", plus 2" of muzzle brake. Will this aid in helping it "think" it's a longer barrel? Sorry if this sounds crazy, just gotta ask. Only way to learn.
 
The answer is NO. What you need is a faster than normal powder. I use R22 and 100 grain bullets, that wouldn't work for you because you would have unburnt powder exiting the muzzle. At least, theoretically?

Why the muzzle break? Why 22 inches? For a 25'06, you should have a 26" barrel. Actually, mine is 28 1/2. BB