The caliber you choose depends on what you plan on hunting. Heres why. Thats what she said. Sure .44 hits hard, but that's a lot to do with the mass of the bullet over how fast it's going. For hunting with 6.5 Creedmoor, 18 to 22 inch barrels are more practical. Regardless of the cartridge/rifle combination you pick, you should experience better accuracy and reach than you have with your smooth-bore. Even though a 20 barrel is best for long distance, really consider if thats all you want to use that rifle for. .357 good 44mag better. Plus, the 30/30 is pretty much limited to a tube-fed lever gun, I can shoot 350 Legend in my AR-15. These requirements may vary for different jurisdictions. The reason a lot of 22lr barrels are 22 to 26 inches is because the added sight radius and balancing is worth the extra weight of the longer barrels. Youd need a level 3+ armor for that, the same rating as for .308. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'guntradition_com-leader-3','ezslot_12',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-guntradition_com-leader-3-0');If you are considering body armor, I own and recommend the level 3+steel armor kit from RTS tactical. This sounds very similar to an SBR because it essentially is except the SBR has a stock instead of a brace. Enter the 350 Legend. Most precision 50 BMG rifles have anywhere between a 30-36 barrel length. Sorry, no opinion on extraction other than I never had a problem with .223. The fast burning powder gives more velocity out of the shorter barrel. Ruger and Mossberg are offering it in compact bolt-action rifles, and we are starting to see new ammunition being introduced. For me, a 16 barrel in 6.5 Grendel is great for hunting since I dont do much past 300 yards anyway. However, for an all around good hunting rifle, an 18 barrel is the most popular option for 6.5 Grendel. The speeds are also there. 24-26 barrels are also popular for the 280 AI, however, anything below 24 and you lose too much velocity and wont be making the most of the round. Besides, that is one of the most popular barrel lengths anyway. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'guntradition_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_5',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-guntradition_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');Does that surprise you? This cartridge has become extremely popular for older hunters and youth hunters for that reason. The 44 mag was designed for hunting and self-defense purposes for big game, not Carbine rifles are usually built similar to SBRs or rifle inspired pistols. Ill go with 1,100 fps as a middle ground. Similar bullet tolerances also exist for 357 Magnum and 357 Maximum. The best barrel length for a 9mm handgun is 5 inches. Cwlongshot Cast Bullet Guy Supporter Joined Jan 17, 2014 Messages 13,606 Likes 47,945 Location The best barrel length for a 12 gauge shotgun is 26 inches for a versatile and balanced shotgun. It really is all personal preference. Hi my name is Neckbone and I started this site because I love firearms and shooting sports. You can get 44 magnums in rifles, carbines and pistols plus specials which are powderpuff loads and both can be used as self defense on two legged abs four legged animals. Then Ill put a 5 inch barrel 9mm holstered on the hip if I feel like having more ammo capacity. And actually, I've always maintained that if I had to choose a .357 Magnum or a .44 in a rifle, I'd choose .357 every-time. I recommend RTS Tactical for reliable, rifle-stopping options, Youre worth it. Everything below is accurate at time of writing but is not a substitute for legal advice. Besides, that is one of the most popular barrel lengths anyway. Originally conceived by the late Elgin Gates and called the .357 SuperMag, the new round was very straightforward. Its essentially the same as .357 Magnumon steroidswhich means itll stretch out the range to about 100 or 150 yards (roughly the same as the .450 Bushmaster). The 350 Legend has over twice the effective range of the .357. it was designed as a 250-yard rifle capable of taking Mule Deer, Cougars, and Mountain Sheep. The best barrel length for a 50 Beowulf is 16 for the greatest velocity vs. length. If hunting at ranges less than 300 yards then a shorter barrel between 16-20 will work better. Its a classic old deer hunting cartridge. The best barrel length for 308 WIN/7.6251 is 24 for an accurate shot out to 700 yards. We are compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. Those rounds can handle most big game in North America. This cartridge has become extremely popular for older hunters and youth hunters for that reason. The 350 has a lighter kick than a 243 or 30-30! Now, the .450 Bushmaster is seeing a grand resurgence, and its all because of the straight-wall cartridge allowances. The nominal rim diameter is identical as well, but the 350 Legend does not use the 5.56 as its parent case like the 300 Blackout. The 180-grain bullet will have more energy and penetration. The best barrel length for a 300 blackout pistol is 9 to achieve maximum velocity and powder burn in the shortest length barrel. Based on all my study and field experience, I give 750 ft/lbs as the reliable minimum bullet energy. The name's Jordan, but friends call me Jordy. A dead round almost since the Marlin brand sale, lack of ammo and guns chambered in it- but mines sweet and I stocked up on ammo many years ago. The best barrel length for 30-06 is 24 for a good compromise between velocity and portability. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'guntradition_com-leader-2','ezslot_11',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-guntradition_com-leader-2-0');How do we measure effectiveness? I have a contender pistol in 357 maximum and love it, but if the 350 legend had been available when I bought it I might have gone that route. Some mistakenly consider it light for deer, but its an ideal short-range whitetail cartridge thatll shoot much more accurately than any slug. The 350 is a great round for deer hunting, and shooters seldom report needing to use a muzzle brake on a 350 Legend rifle. Many turkey hunters will use a barrel length between 20-24 inch. Based on in-field experience, thats the minimum impact velocity that will still create full expansion with hunting ammo 350 legend ammo. The longer barrels will increase velocity until the powder from the round is burned up. After about 16 of barrel length, the 357 Magnum is past the point of diminishing returns on velocity. The Best Barrel Length for 350 Legend AR Pistol For longer range shooting, a 16 barrel or longer will be better to suppress depending on caliber and distance. Everything I said up there about the .357 holds just as true for the .44 Magnum. Sure .44 hits hard, but that's a lot to do with the mass of the bullet over how fast it's going. When you get above three inches of needed elevation or windage adjustment, you can no longer just hold center and shoot. At those distances, both are at the minimum energy threshold for deer of 750 ft/lbs. Stopping Power maxed out.. it looks like Buffalo Boar Heavy 158gr 357 out of an 18" shows 2153fps. It measures just 35 inches long and weighs in at just six pounds. 14-16 barrels are generally considered best for an all purpose rifle chambered in 223. Of course, its compatibility with the AR-15 is tempting to a lot of deer hunters who were previously regulated to shotguns. You forgot one, the 1895 .405 Winchester. The best barrel length for the 50 BMG is 32 for a good long range rifle. The best barrel length for a 40 S&W is 4 in a handgun. The 350 Legend SAAMI bullet diameter is specified at .357-.003. The best barrel length for the 7.6239 is 16 which the barrel length most AK-47s are built with. However, these barrel lengths are not recommended for shots past 200 yards. Using the same case head diameter of the .223 Remington at a length of 1.71-inch, the 350 Legend uses a .357-inch diameter bullet, for a combination that is very easy on the shoulder while being effective downrange. Stopping Power This newfound legal opportunity has brought back interest in old cartridges that were near teetering on extinction or just holding on due to nostalgia. But, you better not go beyond the practical limits or you will be an unhappy hunter. A lot of people like to take a few inches off their barrel length because of the added weight and length to the overall weapon that a suppressor adds. Remember, the point is not to keep things at the lowest minimum, but to keep things reliable. The rifle comes fitted with a picatinny rail for optics straight out of the box. In closer quarters situations an even shorter barrel is advantageous, and when under 100 yards, the accuracy loss isnt noticeable at all. Jordan enjoys giving his time and resources to help others and has spent 15 years volunteering in a boy's mentoring program He is and will always be an American Patriot. -The 45 Colt is a slower moving round than the .357 Magnum, which makes it more effective at close range. Same parameters as above, gets around 2200 fps from the max case and around 2300 fps from a 350L case. Hornadys 170-grain American Whitetail soft-point load, for example, managed 1,551 feet per second out of the Model 350 as compared to 2,200 feet per second from a rifle barrel. The best barrel length for 10mm is 14 for maximum velocity per barrel length in inches. As you can see, there isnt a crazy difference between 20 and 24 barrels with 6.5 Grendel. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. At a distance less than 400 yards a 16 to 18 inch barrel would be ideal. This is partly because it was designed from the ground up for that purpose but also because its compatible with Americas Rifle, the AR-15. Developed for the Springfield 1873, the .45-70 was potent for its time. Which one does NOT use pistol bullets? The velocity gains approach full rifle levels, and this .350 Legend seems to take that a little further still. When youre taking shots at just a couple hundred yards, 20 to 22 inch or 18 inch suppressed barrels are considered optimal for 6.5 Creedmoor. It should be a hit in states previously allowing only shotguns. In a single shot I would be happy with either. Originally conceived by the late Elgin Gates and called the .357 SuperMag, the new round was very straightforward. Now, lets take a look at these numbers. Barrel lengths from 20-24 are popular for the 7mm-08 cartridge. You may gain another 50 fps with a 26 barrel but most shooters dont opt for the longer barrel. Judging from the ballistic coefficient alone, the 30-30 has a slight advantage. The 350 Legend also uses the same .346 bore and .355 groove dimensions as 357 Mag and 357 Max.