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October 17, 2015, 04:54 PM
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Barrel length
Does the length of a 50 cal 1:28 twist 27 or 30 inch barrel really make a difference in accuracy. And if so how much?
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October 17, 2015, 07:26 PM
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If the longer barrel is more accurate, it's only because the increased sight radius makes it possible to aim more precisely.
With a scope, the short barrel may actually be more accurate. Look up pictures of modern bench rest shooting, you don't see super long barrels on those rifles. |
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October 17, 2015, 10:45 PM
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maybe at longer range but in todays world of muzzleloading. No. You will only see perhaps 45 FPS gain in velocity.
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October 18, 2015, 02:24 PM
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Thanks for the information.
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October 18, 2015, 06:23 PM
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30"-32" for round ball have been found (per Wallace Gusler, late of Colonial Williamsburg) to be the most accurate. I wouldn't expect a 27" to be any significant difference.
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