.243 Barrel Length

[chains1240]

I see that different manufacturers of .243 rifles vary in barrel length. Shooting at deer at a maximum distance of 200 yards using 20", 22", or 24" barrels would there be a noticeable difference in accuracy, velocity, or energy?

 

[bpl]

Here is a good article on the subject by the esteemed Chuck Hawks:

http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_barrel.htm

A pertinent excerpt:

"The Lyman technicians chronographed some high velocity cartridges in rifles with barrels ranging in length from 26 inches down to 22 inches with the following results:

The average loss for the .243 Win./100 grain bullet was 29 fps per inch."

 

[chains1240]

Thank you very much for that link. And the excerpt of pertinent info.