22 LR Barrel Length Test

gerry · Mar 22, 2024

From 46.5" down to 12". Not the result I expected but it makes sense. Looks like 16-20" gets all the performance possible out of a 22 LR probably because all the powder is burned in those lengths like he mentioned.

remingtonman_25_06 · Mar 22, 2024

I'd still take a 24" or 26" just because I like longer heavy barrels for the same feel of my centerfire long range rigs. I really don't like the 18" Bartlein on the CZ457...

xphunter · Mar 23, 2024

None of the data surprised me here since I have a couple of clone Chargers.
One has a 14" barrel and the other one has a 15 or may be a 16" barrel

JD338 · Mar 23, 2024

I'm with you Jorey. I'll have to measure the barrel length on my Remington M541T-HB but I think it's 24".

JD338

6mm Remington · Mar 23, 2024

The first single-shot Remington bolt action .22 my father gave me had a 27' barrel on it. It shot wonderfully. I did have it cut down to 22" when I had my first son to give it to him. Probably didn't need to but after cutting the barrel down, it still shoots great.

JD338 · Mar 23, 2024

6mm Remington said:
The first single-shot Remington bolt action .22 my father gave me had a 27' barrel on it. It shot wonderfully. I did have it cut down to 22" when I had my first son to give it to him. Probably didn't need to but after cutting the barrel down, it still shoots great.

A 27' barrel is a long one indeed.

JD338

noslerpartition · Mar 23, 2024

Long barrels make sense with open sights. Maybe with ballance.
Otherwise there is no need to go long with a 22 lr

gerry · Mar 23, 2024

remingtonman_25_06 said:
I'd still take a 24" or 26" just because I like longer heavy barrels for the same feel of my centerfire long range rigs. I really don't like the 18" Bartlein on the CZ457...

I can see someone wanting a barrel for a different balance. Maybe someone on here will buy your 18" barrel. It sure does shoot well!

remingtonman_25_06 · Mar 23, 2024

gerry said:
I can see someone wanting a barrel for a different balance. Maybe someone on here will buy your 18" barrel. It sure does shoot well!

I'm sure I would have no problems selling it here, or on accurate shooters, rimfire central, or snipers hide. Someone is always looking for a 22 RF Bartlein.

I gotta wait to hear back from this Bison Tactical place first to see if they truly do have those heavy palma Bartlein 22RF blanks in 22-28" if so, I will be putting my little 18" up for sale. It's just now getting good and broke in with around 1500 rounds through it. It does shoot pretty good, just rather have the longer barrel for a closer feel to my centerfires. Plus I'd like to have it threaded for a tuner this time around.