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Thoughts of chopping a 223 Barrel to 16.5

Posted: 22 Feb 2016 07:41
by vvllbs
Anybody done this, I have an extra 223 barrel and am seriously thinking of cutting one back

Re: Thoughts of chopping a 223 Barrel to 16.5

Posted: 22 Feb 2016 14:13
by Archer
My general thought is does it really buy you anything?

Otherwise I'd check in the gunsmithing board here for inexpensive methods of crowning.

Re: Thoughts of chopping a 223 Barrel to 16.5

Posted: 22 Feb 2016 16:58
by klr
vvllbs wrote:Anybody done this, I have an extra 223 barrel and am seriously thinking of cutting one back
Pros:

Handier,
Lighter,
Maybe more accurate.


Cons:

LOUDer,
Velocity loss - maybe significant.