Hi Folks,
do you know if there's a substantial difference in performance for a 308 Winchester caliber, between a 20" and a 24" barrel ?
I'd assume it shouldn't be too noticeable.....
I have also read on a magazine that the gap between 308 Win and 30.06 Spr. gets closer when both are fired in 20" barrel.
The reason of this question is that I was considering a new rifle (SAUER 202 Stutzen - see here : http://sauer-waffen.de/index.php?id=70&lang=en ) sporting a 20" barrel, which is offered in the following calibers :
.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6,5x57
.270 Win.
7x64
.308 Win.
.30-06
8x57IS
9,3x62
Since I'd like to stay above 7 mm and wanted to stick to an american cartridge (for availability and money reasons :roll: ) the choice would come down to 308 - 30.06.
Looking at some charts, it seems that performances do not differ too much when compared in a 24" barrel and thus should get even closer by shooting a 20" barrel, in which the 30.06 is gonna loose some of its power, due to the powder unable to burn its full load before leaving the barrel.
Does my argument make sense ? :shock:
Thanks for your thoughts.
Cheers
Bluejay
do you know if there's a substantial difference in performance for a 308 Winchester caliber, between a 20" and a 24" barrel ?
I'd assume it shouldn't be too noticeable.....
I have also read on a magazine that the gap between 308 Win and 30.06 Spr. gets closer when both are fired in 20" barrel.
The reason of this question is that I was considering a new rifle (SAUER 202 Stutzen - see here : http://sauer-waffen.de/index.php?id=70&lang=en ) sporting a 20" barrel, which is offered in the following calibers :
.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6,5x57
.270 Win.
7x64
.308 Win.
.30-06
8x57IS
9,3x62
Since I'd like to stay above 7 mm and wanted to stick to an american cartridge (for availability and money reasons :roll: ) the choice would come down to 308 - 30.06.
Looking at some charts, it seems that performances do not differ too much when compared in a 24" barrel and thus should get even closer by shooting a 20" barrel, in which the 30.06 is gonna loose some of its power, due to the powder unable to burn its full load before leaving the barrel.
Does my argument make sense ? :shock:
Thanks for your thoughts.
Cheers
Bluejay