rockhound758
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Hey folks! I searched and didn't see information related to this so thought I'd post...
I'm looking at a Ruger Gunsite Scout, and barrel length options are 16.5" and 18" (twist rate in both barrels is 1:10).
I'm trying to decide on which barrel for the GSR. I will likely suppress it (although not always use the suppressor of course), which makes me think shorter is better. But if I want to be shooting heavier bullets with it, I wonder if the shorter barrel will have enough length to stabilize the heavier bullets.
I understand that it's good to match up twist rate with the bullet you're shooting (weight, length, etc.), but my question relates to barrel length. More specifically, does a shorter barrel effect the "effective" twist rate? In other words, is a 1:10 in a 16.5" barrel not "effectively" as fast as a 1:10 in a 22" barrel? It probably doesn't make any difference between 16.5" and 18", but I was curious about it and thought I'd ask the folks here.
This is probably overthinking it (and I'm also pretty sure my own accuracy issues would overshadow any problems related to stabilization) but I'd be interested in your thoughts.
Have a good one.
I'm looking at a Ruger Gunsite Scout, and barrel length options are 16.5" and 18" (twist rate in both barrels is 1:10).
I'm trying to decide on which barrel for the GSR. I will likely suppress it (although not always use the suppressor of course), which makes me think shorter is better. But if I want to be shooting heavier bullets with it, I wonder if the shorter barrel will have enough length to stabilize the heavier bullets.
I understand that it's good to match up twist rate with the bullet you're shooting (weight, length, etc.), but my question relates to barrel length. More specifically, does a shorter barrel effect the "effective" twist rate? In other words, is a 1:10 in a 16.5" barrel not "effectively" as fast as a 1:10 in a 22" barrel? It probably doesn't make any difference between 16.5" and 18", but I was curious about it and thought I'd ask the folks here.
This is probably overthinking it (and I'm also pretty sure my own accuracy issues would overshadow any problems related to stabilization) but I'd be interested in your thoughts.
Have a good one.
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