Encore Barrel Length

Wasteofmoney · December 31, 2008, 05:48 PM

I've just purchased a new 22-250, 26", SS, Heavy barrel for my Encore and now in second thought, I hate when I do that..., I'm wondering if I should have purchased the longer Pro Hunter barrel in the same.

My thinking is that with all the powder flash I've seen from 22-250's, could I use that extra 2" and take advantage of that excess powder burn to push that pill a bit faster? Not that it needs more speed.

I'm planning on using this barrel for varmints.

Thanks for your thoughts in advance.

Sam06 · December 31, 2008, 05:58 PM

26" will be fine for the 22-150. Most bolt guns are 22-24" in length. You will be able to maximize the powder burn and it will keep the barrel from whipping and throwing off accuracy. You did good sleep well

VaFisher · January 1, 2009, 05:28 AM

Yea I agree, you don't need any more then a 26" barrel.

Wasteofmoney · January 1, 2009, 10:45 AM

Thanks. I really wanted to avoid the 28" length and I don't feel the fluted barrel offers any benefit for my shooting goals and methods.

Now I need to zero in on some new glass.

Merry Christmas to me!!!

December 31, 2008, 05:48 PM	#1
Wasteofmoney Member Join Date: July 12, 2002 Location: Ulster Cty, NY Posts: 48	Encore Barrel Length I've just purchased a new 22-250, 26", SS, Heavy barrel for my Encore and now in second thought, I hate when I do that..., I'm wondering if I should have purchased the longer Pro Hunter barrel in the same. My thinking is that with all the powder flash I've seen from 22-250's, could I use that extra 2" and take advantage of that excess powder burn to push that pill a bit faster? Not that it needs more speed. I'm planning on using this barrel for varmints. Thanks for your thoughts in advance. __________________ The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson.

December 31, 2008, 05:58 PM	#2
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,086	26" will be fine for the 22-150. Most bolt guns are 22-24" in length. You will be able to maximize the powder burn and it will keep the barrel from whipping and throwing off accuracy. You did good sleep well __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

January 1, 2009, 10:45 AM	#4
Wasteofmoney Member Join Date: July 12, 2002 Location: Ulster Cty, NY Posts: 48	Thanks. I really wanted to avoid the 28" length and I don't feel the fluted barrel offers any benefit for my shooting goals and methods. Now I need to zero in on some new glass. Merry Christmas to me!!! __________________ The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson.

January 1, 2009, 05:28 AM	#3
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	Yea I agree, you don't need any more then a 26" barrel.