What length to cut a barrel?

[clayg08]

I have a run of the mill Savage Axis II in a 308. Standard, 22” barrel.

Thinking of cutting it down and having it threaded.

Is 18” acceptable for total length? I’m not going to be shooting any real distance

Thanks

[TxAg]

Yes

[TacticalCowboy]

Yup

[Mike D]

Any plans to suppress it? If so go as short as 16.5”.


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[clayg08]

Any plans to suppress it? If so go as short as 16.5”.


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Absolutely! That’s my main intention

[STX_Shooter]

If suppressing 16.5 would work out great

[kck]

Another vote for 16.5". I built one for myself earlier this year and with a Rem. 700 I did a blueprint job on and a 10 twist Rock Creek Sendero that I cut to 16.5. I can't speak to the Savage but if the gun shoots and the work is done correctly I think you'll be surprised at how far you may be able to shoot that gun accurately.

[Jspradley]

.308 isn't super velocity depended so 16" is good to go, especially if you want to run a can on it

[MossyRockRanch]

16.5 all day with suppressor .

[kkp005]

I’ve got an 18” Bergara 308 that I run only suppressed. Launches factor Nosler 165gr ballistic tips at about 2670 fps. I would not hesitate to go 16.5” if you are going to suppress it

[kkp005]

I’ve got an 18” Bergara 308 that I run only suppressed. Launches factor Nosler 165gr ballistic tips at about 2670 fps. I would not hesitate to go 16.5” if you are going to suppress it

[-HIC-]

I have both and in the stand you don't really notice the difference on a bolt gun with a 5-6" suppressor, imo.

The 18" definitely shoots better, and has a more pleasing tone.

[JTCowpoke]

I had one cut down to 16" and run it suppressed. Its one of my favorite truck guns.

[Deadfall65]

16.5 and you should be golden.


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[Artos]

Yeah, if going to suppress with no long distance then you will be happy with the 16.5"...I plan to shoot my 700 AAC a lot more for doe work this season.