Does anyone have first hand experience using the 300WM (Federal 190gr. match) in a 24" long barrel?
Would the loss in velocity SERIOUSLY affect (especially on long range targets, i.e. 1000 yds):
1) accuracy?
2) the cartridge's natural wind resistance?
3) bullet drop?
Would it be too short to allow the powder to fully burn?
Most, if not all, 300WM tactical rifles I've seen use a 26" barrel- I figure there must be a reason for this.
I have a extra 24" match barrel that I was going use to build a 308 but am contemplating a 300WM if performance doesn't suffer too much.
Any info and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Would the loss in velocity SERIOUSLY affect (especially on long range targets, i.e. 1000 yds):
1) accuracy?
2) the cartridge's natural wind resistance?
3) bullet drop?
Would it be too short to allow the powder to fully burn?
Most, if not all, 300WM tactical rifles I've seen use a 26" barrel- I figure there must be a reason for this.
I have a extra 24" match barrel that I was going use to build a 308 but am contemplating a 300WM if performance doesn't suffer too much.
Any info and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks