Long barrel VS Short Barrel

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hi guys
I want to buy a rimfire
I want to choose between the two rifles,Both are .22LR Caliber but one of these rifles has 63cm barrel and other rifle has 53cm barrel
I want to know the long barrel is better or short barrel?
this difference of 10 cm between barrels,what effect on the Trajectory,power,POI,etc ???

I am grateful if you can help me

 

[Brawny]

Re: Long barrel VS Short Barrel

longer barrels usually translate into higher muzzle velocity, however I wouldn't think it would be a very drastic change on a .22lr.

 

[Sporehouse]

Re: Long barrel VS Short Barrel

I read somewhere that a 18 - 21 inches provide the most consistent accuracy. Lilja is a huge name in precision rimfire shooting. His website has a lot of information on his theory of this.

http://www.riflebarrels.com/products/rimfire_lilja_rifle_barrels.htm

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: Long barrel VS Short Barrel

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zwhetz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">longer barrels usually translate into higher muzzle velocity, however I wouldn't think it would be a very drastic change on a .22lr. </div></div>
This is backwards on a 22rf. Longer barrels= more drag on the bullet and less velocity. Longer barrels are nice if you're running sights due to the longer sight radius. My scoped ones are 16-18, and my sight equipped rifle is at 24". I ran a test with a chronograph and each time I cut an inch off my barrel speed went up. I stopped at 16" and it gained speed the whole time.

 

[JC Steel]

Re: Long barrel VS Short Barrel

I think right at about 16 inches is perfect for a 22lr