16" or 20"???

[davidsh 0]

I saw a 20" 7.62 Saiga today at my local shop ($399 not too bad). I think I want the 16" version instead, but I'm wondering about accuracy. Any real difference out to 100yds?

 

I'm new to the board and the Saiga world--just got my S12 in December. Mr Cole at CGW is working to remove the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. My shottie was born with port defects.

 

I searched thoroughly and couldn't find a barrel length discussion, but I'm sure I missed it.

[SimpleIsGood229 3]

It depends what you want to use it for. If you're using for defense purposes, go for the 16". If it's just a plinker, it doesn't really matter.

 

As for accuracy, I doubt you would see a whole lot of difference between the two.

[sunnybean 939]

As most will tell you, length does not effect accuracy...it effects velocity.

[scoutjoe 276]

but if you're using irons the longer sight radius of the 20" would be more beneficial than the 16"

[davidsh 0]

As most will tell you, length does not effect accuracy...it effects velocity.

 

Probably a dumb question.....doesn't velocity correlate to accuracy?

[red_johnny 0]

As most will tell you, length does not effect accuracy...it effects velocity.

 

Probably a dumb question.....doesn't velocity correlate to accuracy?

I was thinking the same thing. Anyway, looking back I would have tried for the 20" instead of my 16". Just preferance nothing else.

[SimpleIsGood229 3]

As most will tell you, length does not effect accuracy...it effects velocity.

 

Probably a dumb question.....doesn't velocity correlate to accuracy?

Nope, it sure doesn't. Accuracy is about consistency--not velocity.

[red_johnny 0]

As most will tell you, length does not effect accuracy...it effects velocity.

 

Probably a dumb question.....doesn't velocity correlate to accuracy?

Nope, it sure doesn't. Accuracy is about consistency--not velocity.

Yes but shouldnt more velocity equal better consistency?

[mstranglr 9]

velocity gives better consistency at distance because it resists variables such as wind. Velocity also increases lethality at distance.

 

If you are building an AK-type assault rifle for home defence, the 16" is perfect. If you are building some type of designated marksman set-up like a Tabuk, get the longer barrel.