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Gunsmithing 280 AI barrel length?

huntersedge89

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Apr 8, 2010
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What is the shortest that you guys would recommend going on a 280 AI build, to be used with a suppressor, without sacrificing too much velocity?

Anyone have a 280 AI with a barrel around 22"?
 
Re: 280 AI barrel length?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowe Left</div><div class="ubbcode-body">26" here.</div></div> Do you use a suppressor with it?
 
Re: 280 AI barrel length?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntersedge89</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowe Left</div><div class="ubbcode-body">26" here.</div></div> Do you use a suppressor with it?</div></div>
no
 
Re: 280 AI barrel length?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GreatGonzo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">25" for mine. Still easily gets 162 amaxs to 3000. 180s to 2900. Safe loads suppressed. </div></div>

Gonzo, what powder are you running on the 180s?