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brickeyee · May 23, 2007, 10:34 AM

"What is the "Optimum" barrel length for a Contender in Carbine Configuration - for accuracy ( I'm not hunting and trying to kill) at 25 Yards."

Short and thick.
You want the most rigid structure you can get, and do not appear concerned with velocity (shorter barrel lowers velocity).
A thicker barrel has smaller harmonic movement since it is stiffer.

May 23, 2007, 10:34 AM	#5
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	"What is the "Optimum" barrel length for a Contender in Carbine Configuration - for accuracy ( I'm not hunting and trying to kill) at 25 Yards." Short and thick. You want the most rigid structure you can get, and do not appear concerned with velocity (shorter barrel lowers velocity). A thicker barrel has smaller harmonic movement since it is stiffer.