OK, guys, I am hoping for some information that might help me in determining barrel length for an upcoming 300 PRC build. Now, I realize there have been a few debates on this on this already that have beat a dead horse to death with theoretical numbers and relatively unfounded statements for velocities on anything less than a 24" tube. I would love to hear from anyone that has built a 300 PRC with actual experience loading for the rifle. I'd especially love to hear about any data or experience from builds that were done with a tube shorter than 24".
I've beed drawn to the caliber for a while now, and nearly have everything in line to put one together and give it a go, other than the barrel. I plan to shoot the heavier bullets, and intend to both hunt big country and shoot steel. It will most often have a TB Ultra 7 can on it. I'd really like to go with a 22" barrel as it will be carried around in rugged country while suppressed, but I'm hesitant to do so if I'd be sacrificing too much in velocity, especially with the heavy pills.
Just for fun, I added a poll, so make sure you vote on the barrel length you would choose!
Thanks in advance!
I've beed drawn to the caliber for a while now, and nearly have everything in line to put one together and give it a go, other than the barrel. I plan to shoot the heavier bullets, and intend to both hunt big country and shoot steel. It will most often have a TB Ultra 7 can on it. I'd really like to go with a 22" barrel as it will be carried around in rugged country while suppressed, but I'm hesitant to do so if I'd be sacrificing too much in velocity, especially with the heavy pills.
Just for fun, I added a poll, so make sure you vote on the barrel length you would choose!
Thanks in advance!