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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Vaquero » Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:15 pm

Nice. Whatcha got the Ed?

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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Mistered » Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:19 pm

Left is a 1966 100 Year commemorative and on the right is an 1899 "Klondike' Sporting Rifle in .30-30.
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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by JEBar » Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:24 pm

for having to walk very far to a hunting spot or hunting while walking through an area, I prefer light weight carbines .... when hunting from an easy to get to stand, I prefer a heavier rifle with a longer barrel ....
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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Koyote » Sun Dec 29, 2019 11:52 am

Although not a Henry, my Winnie 1894 Sportin' Rifle has a 24" Octagon Barrel. Definitely has that classic look. I realize they are a bit heavier, but if you can't carry one, you should start doin' more pushups/pullups, anything to get your biceps into shape.
I am reminded of the football coach who was asked why he made his running back carry the football 30-35X/game. He said, the football is not all that heavy!!!
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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Ojaileveraction » Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:08 pm

I like long barrels. Make me think of this every time.
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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Mistered » Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:18 pm

my Winnie 1894 Sportin' Rifle
What year is your Winchester and caliber?
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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Cofisher » Sun Dec 29, 2019 1:26 pm

So...are you saying size DOES matter?
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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Ojaileveraction » Sun Dec 29, 2019 1:33 pm

Of course, just ask anyone with a long one.
Cofisher wrote:
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So...are you saying size DOES matter?
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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by Vaquero » Sun Dec 29, 2019 2:58 pm

:o :lol: :lol:

Yeah what he said ;)

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Re: Longer Barrels

Post by GunnyGene » Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:24 pm

As long as force exerted by the pressure in the barrel exceeds the frictional resistance of the bullet/barrel, the bullet will continue to accelerate. Gas pressure drops off as enclosed volume increases and cools, plus any loss due to leaks (cylinder/barrel gap in wheel guns for example) or diversion of gas for purposes other than pushing the bullet. At what length of bullet travel friction overcomes gas pressure can vary considerably between barrels and individual rounds in the same barrel, and even with atmospheric conditions at the time of the shot. This is all basic internal ballistics, albeit some factors are less influential than others. :)

Sniper101 goes into some detail about what happens inside the barrel, as well as other useful info.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... vDCIcEPxUn
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