Seriously considering cutting my barrel 🤔

[crazymonkey]

Considering cutting my 20 inch encore rifle barrel to 16 + to run as a pistol or rifle . Caliber is 7-08 . Any down sides?

 

[wilehunting]

More muzzle blast, more recoil, less velocity

 

[PlumberEd]

I agree with wilehunting, there are definitely some trade offs. But, I think it depends what you are using the rifle for. Do you plan on using a suppressor? Distances, box blind, etc.?

 

[Randominator]

Cut it. Even in rifle configuration it will be easier to handle. 17" on my 7-08.

 

[crazymonkey]

I agree with wilehunting, there are definitely some trade offs. But, I think it depends what you are using the rifle for. Do you plan on using a suppressor? Distances, box blind, etc.?

Don't really need to run as a rifle as I already have A custom 7-08 rifle. Just like options. Yes I can run a suppressor on the end but need to keep enough lenght to keep it safe. A light 120 ttsx should still net me a hundred yard pistol for elk depending on load workup.

 

[Randominator]

I run a 140 grain Remington Core-Lok at 2605 fps. That should take care of an elk.