UPDATE - 7-08 QL Request - Cutting Barrel Down From 22" to 18" - Adding Suppressor

I lost almost exactly 200 fps (16" vs 22") with my 120gn loads. My handloads are definitely on the warm side. I am still within acceptable fps/energy parameters for whitetail out to 400 yards. Interestingly, I did seem to lose a greater ratio of FPS with a heavier bullet. For example, I loaded some 165gn Norma Bondstirke and they are averaging 2441 fps at the muzzle but got really good ES/SD numbers w/ 48.8 RL19 (compressed load). While slower at the muzzle they retain better velocity, energy and drift at 400yds then the 120s. Kind of fun the play with the math...

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That sister load (308 Win w/165gn AB) @ 2633 FPS in the above post was shot out of my chopped REM LTR. I think that is really good performance out of a 16" barrel. IMO, the 308 Win is made for short barrels. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but short barrels definitely work for me!

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JMRhino said:
I lost almost exactly 200 fps (16" vs 22") with my 120gn loads. My handloads are definitely on the warm side. I am still within acceptable fps/energy parameters for whitetail out to 400 yards. Interestingly, I did seem to lose a greater ratio of FPS with a heavier bullet. For example, I loaded some 165gn Norma Bondstirke and they are averaging 2441 fps at the muzzle but got really good ES/SD numbers w/ 48.8 RL19 (compressed load). While slower at the muzzle they retain better velocity, energy and drift at 400yds then the 120s. Kind of fun the play with the math...

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I like the math as well. This is why I'm running 162 ELD-X in my 7-08. Hopefully the new chrono will be here early to middle of next week. I like the one I have but I think the Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity Pro Radar is going to be the ticket.
 
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