back and forth

[dannysdaddy]

looking at a .308 ar.  only hang up is do i want a 20 or 26 inch barrel?  It will be an all around rifle.  not sure if the extra barrel length would be worth packing around on an already heavy rifle.  whatcha think.....

[Helix]

a short .308 barrel has a similar ballistics curve/terminal energy to a 300 savage.  Less velocity.  The shorter barrel might be perferable if you plan to hunt with it and carry it.   

[wraithen]

If you hunt wetside I would suggest the shorter. Both I would try to find one in the middle. Eastside I would say go longer. What's the furthest shot you will want to make? I'd base the decision on that.

[JohnVH]

how far you want to shoot, and how much weight you want to pack?

[dannysdaddy]

here in wa i hunt the wet side but im military and back home is farther shots.  i already have a gun for that.  im looking at a coyote/ deer gun that would  probably not be shot past 300yd.  im leaning towards the 20 but still not set.  i dont care about weight.  functionality outweighs the weight.  i have other guns to pack long distance

[wraithen]

Shorter barrel means quicker target acquisition and less weight and less to hit a twig or branch when you're lining up a shot. I'm sure the 20" would do you well. What twist rate though?

[dannysdaddy]

1:10

[BULLBLASTER]

Since you said weigh doesn't matter I would go with longer hands down. Not many times a shorter barrel will benefit you... can't think of any actually. Pros outweigh cons... more velocity and energy with longer.

[Biggerhammer]

If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!

[400out]

If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!

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here in wa i hunt the wet side but im military and back home is farther shots.  i already have a gun for that.  im looking at a coyote/ deer gun that would  probably not be shot past 300yd.  im leaning towards the 20 but still not set.  i dont care about weight.  functionality outweighs the weight.  i have other guns to pack long distance

[JJB11B]

get the 20 and get yourself a gemtech for the loud end of it

[dannysdaddy]

If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!

WOW i didn't realize i was such a wuss.  just weighing the benefits of both sides and looking for opinions.  not really looking for an attack though but thank you for your input....

[400out]

If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!

WOW i didn't realize i was such a wuss.  just weighing the benefits of both sides and looking for opinions.  not really looking for an attack though but thank you for your input....

don't worry about him 

[Biggerhammer]

If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!

WOW i didn't realize i was such a wuss.  just weighing the benefits of both sides and looking for opinions.  not really looking for an attack though but thank you for your input....

I read back through all the posts on this thread but couldn't find the word " Wuss " used once. I love the drama though. What do you expect, when a guy has to ask others on barrel length? Make a command decision and go with it, half the clowns on the Internet couldn't find their hindend with both hads let along give advice worth a chit concerning firarms.

[dannysdaddy]

If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!

WOW i didn't realize i was such a wuss.  just weighing the benefits of both sides and looking for opinions.  not really looking for an attack though but thank you for your input....

I read back through all the posts on this thread but couldn't find the word " Wuss " used once. I love the drama though. What do you expect, when a guy has to ask others on barrel length? Make a command decision and go with it, half the clowns on the Internet couldn't find their hindend with both hads let along give advice worth a chit concerning firarms.

I'm gonna b nice so I don't get kicked here.  like I said just looking for opinions.  I will make a decision and since you don't know me stfu.  thanks. 

[JimmyHoffa]

Are those the only two options?  Sometimes you can find a good deal on just two barrel lengths.  If so, maybe consider getting the 24" and taking to a smith to cut to an inbetween length.  I personally don't see any issue with 20" barrels for 300 yds. 
My experience is wetside rainforest and long barrels can suck.  It is not the weight, but the length that gives me problems.  Bumping trees, low branches, etc.

[FC]

If you hunt wetside I would suggest the shorter. Both I would try to find one in the middle. Eastside I would say go longer. What's the furthest shot you will want to make? I'd base the decision on that.

I would say this is the best advice in this thread.

Are you set on the AR10 frame or are you still thinking about using an AR15 frame (different cartridge)? For wetside hunting that 450 bushmaster looks awful tough to beat. I keep eyeballing this one myself.

[BULLBLASTER]

If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!

WOW i didn't realize i was such a wuss.  just weighing the benefits of both sides and looking for opinions.  not really looking for an attack though but thank you for your input....

I read back through all the posts on this thread but couldn't find the word " Wuss " used once. I love the drama though. What do you expect, when a guy has to ask others on barrel length? Make a command decision and go with it, half the clowns on the Internet couldn't find their hindend with both hads let along give advice worth a chit concerning firarms.

I'm gonna b nice so I don't get kicked here.  like I said just looking for opinions.  I will make a decision and since you don't know me stfu.  thanks.

you asked for opinions and he gave his...