Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine

[Inebriated]

Well, I've got the bug for a .308 tacticool rifle. I'm pretty set on the Precision Carbine, but I've got a couple questions about it's capabilities. It's a 1:10 twist, heavy, 20" barrel. How much energy/velocity should I expect to lose compared to a 24" barrel, and at what ranges will that loss in energy start to matter for hunting, and that loss of velocity for long range precision shooting?

Thanks!

 

[Rob96]

Just to give you an idea, I have a Remington 700 ADl Varmint in which I am getting the barrel cut from 26" to 20". I am figuring I will lose around 120fps.

 

[helotaxi]

Won't make a bit of difference at ethical hunting ranges.

Plenty of guys are shooting out to 1k yds with a 20" .308.

 

[jmr40]

Figure on about 15-25 fps for each inch as long as you stay above 20".

 

[wingman]

Very little velocity loss or accuracy however you do notice the muzzle blast
if shooting under a metal roof at the range..

 

[Inebriated]

Alright, thanks guys! I searched it, but didn't find much in the way of hunting.

wingman - Yeah, I've been around people shooing shorter .308's and such, and it's like a hot breeze with every shot lol.

 

[dubbleA]

I have cut down a few 26" 308's to 20" and have lost an average of 70fps doing so. A suppressor will take the noise and blast away from a 20 inch tube.

 

[Inebriated]

I've been thinking id get a suppressor for it if it was too unbearable.

 

[TYFOOON]

I had that gun.

I sold it to my policeman friend down the street because he really wanted it and I only shot it when it was new, but .308 is expensive as a plinker and I don't hunt game that requires a .308.

Shot well, shot very accurate for me although I only took it out to 350 yards on the range I have.

I think Savage makes a very accurate rifle overall.