Doc53 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Is the 20.5 inch barrel more accurate than the 16 inch barrel? I have read conflicting information. One person said that the longer barrel improves velocity but not accuracy. Wouldn't increased velocity mean flatter trajectory? Wouldn't this be more accurate and increase range? I am a novice so I have no experience to back up my logic. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo.Kermes 1 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Is the 20.5 inch barrel more accurate than the 16 inch barrel? I have read conflicting information. One person said that the longer barrel improves velocity but not accuracy. Wouldn't increased velocity mean flatter trajectory? Wouldn't this be more accurate and increase range? I am a novice so I have no experience to back up my logic. Thanks There are a lot of things that affect accuracy of a rifle. Length is just one. you should pick the one you like best aesthetically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 i've heard of only a slight increase of velocity, accuracy is probably about the same, if they aren't, i doubt its noticable... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TackDriver 1 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 There is no MECHANICAL accuracy advantage between a 16" barrel and a 20". Any accuracy advantage will be from an increase in SIGHT RADIUS that comes from a front sight that is 4" forward. This is a real factor, that for all intents and purposes, has more to do with combat accuracy than good bench rest mesurements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doc53 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 There is no MECHANICAL accuracy advantage between a 16" barrel and a 20". Any accuracy advantage will be from an increase in SIGHT RADIUS that comes from a front sight that is 4" forward. This is a real factor, that for all intents and purposes, has more to do with combat accuracy than good bench rest mesurements. Well I believe I found my own answer. This is more than I wanted to know but it is complete. http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/barre...rest_rifles.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JCBEAN 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have the 20.5" barrel version. I chose the longer barrel for the increase in sight radius using the iron sights, as I don't plan on putting optics on such an inexpensive kalishnakov...... and won't be needing to clear any houses anytime soon . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d0lphin2 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 So an AMD-65 would be the least effective because of the sight radius? I have got conflicting info. Is the AMD considered a SBR? If I had a friend that has a class III licience would he be able to legally convert a Saiga to a SBR with the FSB right at the point where the gas tube meets the barrell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TackDriver 1 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 It doesn't matter if it's legally converted. Coverting it is not the problem. Owning it is the problem. You have to be legally able to own a SBR. And yes, the shorter the sight radius, the less "practically accurate" the gun/shooter combination becomes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d0lphin2 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 It doesn't matter if it's legally converted. Coverting it is not the problem. Owning it is the problem. You have to be legally able to own a SBR. And yes, the shorter the sight radius, the less "practically accurate" the gun/shooter combination becomes. Thanks for the answer. It would be legal for the individual to have a SBR with the ATF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdavid 6 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Please, pardon my ignorance, but what does SBR stand for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d0lphin2 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Please, pardon my ignorance, but what does SBR stand for? Short Barrel Rifle. Requires a tax stamp from the ATF and some other legalities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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