johnwilliamson062
Moderator
MV increases point blank range. This, too many shooters effectively increases accuracy as it increases the ranges they can shoot and hit the target without making any adjustments or calculations. Most of the guys I hunt with zero their rifle at whatever range from a bench and would never consider making adjustments in the field; even with click adjustable optics.BTW, my point was that the AR is 16", if your going to a bolt action why not get a longer barrel for greater accuracy.
Barrel length won't result in a lower MOA group shot from a bench at a static target. In many cases, especially light profile sporter barrels, a shorter barrel will actually shoot lower MOA.