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.