TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

[adamwade]

Hi Everyone,

I am seriously looking at getting a TRG22 and love the shorter 20", but would like to hear from some experience as to any accuracy difference compared to the 26".

I would be shooting at max 600y and have read that other than lower velocity, a 20in barrel often has less wip and can sometime be more accurate. Again, is this the case with TRG's?

Thanks,

 

[MinorDamage]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

You will neither gain nor lose accuracy over the other. You will only lose some velocity. 600 yards is no problem for a 20".

Josh

 

[stefan73]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

If I had been using a rear bag I would have shot way better at the benchrest 600 yard match in MO. It's a darn good shooter and there are many that enjoy shooting the 20" stick!

 

[SScott]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

So, your saying with a shorter barrel and less barrel whip I can tighten up my group a little, LOL this is with the stock 26" bbl.
The upper left dot has 6 shots in it, and if you look at the next two shots, they would fall in the same group. Yes, I do have some horizontal dispersion, I will work on my rear rest a little. ya gotta love the TRG.
SScott

 

[adamwade]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

Awesome groups Sunnyside ! Is that 50 yards?

Just kidding !

Depending on the brand, barrel, harmonics I have seen some debate. Thought I would see what the TRG guys have to say. You put the hammer down on that one.

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

you could cut the barrel down to 16" and it would still be a shooter. if you so desire buy a long one and if you don't like it i will trade you the 22" 5/8x24 threaded one i currently have. mine is just sitting in closet because i had mine rebarreled to 7mm08.

 

[VKC]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

Different loads are more or less accurate in different rifles with varying barrels lengths. The change of barrel length from 26" vs 20" inside 600yds will not inherently effect accuracy. However, decreased barrel length will decrease velocity.

 

[adamwade]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

OK, so nothing to really concern myself with - just get what feels right.

Thanks

 

[Vipa]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sunnyside Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, your saying with a shorter barrel and less barrel whip I can tighten up my group a little, LOL this is with the stock 26" bbl.
The upper left dot has 6 shots in it, and if you look at the next two shots, they would fall in the same group. Yes, I do have some horizontal dispersion, I will work on my rear rest a little. ya gotta love the TRG.
SScott

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I take it you have no adverse pressure signs with that load Scott?

 

[SScott]

Re: TRG 22 Barrel Length & Accuracy

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vipa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I take it you have no adverse pressure signs with that load Scott? </div></div>
Not at this speed, I don't see pressure signs until I hit the 2750 range, I have been able to do 2730 with good results, but it's real borderline.
SScott