B branct06 KOPFJAGER Full Member Minuteman Aug 14, 2010 181 1 36 High Point N.C. Oct 15, 2012 #1 Oct 15, 2012 #1 I am building a 338 lapua off a surgeon action and a shilen barrel, what is the shortest barrel I can use and still get a complete powder burn?
I am building a 338 lapua off a surgeon action and a shilen barrel, what is the shortest barrel I can use and still get a complete powder burn?
Dogtown Ke = (mv^2)/2 Full Member Minuteman Jun 21, 2007 7,448 5,404 CONUS Oct 16, 2012 #2 Oct 16, 2012 #2 Re: 338 lapua barrel length Most people prefer the 26-27" length as optimal for .338LM performance. I've shot a 20" that was still pretty good put out a descent fireball. So my guess would be somewhere between 20-26"
Re: 338 lapua barrel length Most people prefer the 26-27" length as optimal for .338LM performance. I've shot a 20" that was still pretty good put out a descent fireball. So my guess would be somewhere between 20-26"
B branct06 KOPFJAGER Full Member Minuteman Aug 14, 2010 181 1 36 High Point N.C. Oct 16, 2012 #3 Oct 16, 2012 #3 Re: 338 lapua barrel length thanks for the info!
Danhalen7.62 Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Apr 8, 2012 325 17 42 Colorado Oct 17, 2012 #4 Oct 17, 2012 #4 Re: 338 lapua barrel length I like my 26"
turbo54 Mr. 7mm Full Member Minuteman Dec 10, 2010 4,993 34 44 Michigan Oct 17, 2012 #5 Oct 17, 2012 #5 Re: 338 lapua barrel length Are you concerned with "100% powder burn" for velocity or flash or sound reasons?
Re: 338 lapua barrel length Are you concerned with "100% powder burn" for velocity or flash or sound reasons?
