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How short is to short for a 25/06 #6229196 03/19/16 03:41 PM
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I accidentally bought another tikka. I'm going to have it threaded so I can slap my suppressor on because that what I do. I read that long action rounds need a "full length" barrel burn all the powder. Is this true or can I chop this dude to 16-1/2 or 18ish......


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I'm laughing! It's all I can do to avoid accidentally buying another Tikka. As for the barrel, I'd cut it to desired length and use a relatively fast powder. Somebody with Quickload can suggest a powder.


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I'd keep it at least 18.


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Re: How short is to short for a 25/06 [Re: Normanpig] #6229234 03/19/16 04:22 PM
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Loss of barrel equals loss of velocity.
Loss of barrel equals easier to swing the rifle and a stiffer barrel that will "like" a wider range of powder charges.

You decide what is more important to you.


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Re: How short is to short for a 25/06 [Re: Normanpig] #6229254 03/19/16 04:56 PM
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For the best performance,a 24" barrel is best for the 25-06. Cutting the barrel shorter just looses velocity,and increases the muzzle blast. A 16.5-18 inch barrel would sure put out a large flame when fired.

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I'm in trouble then because it's 22" and change from the factory....

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I have 2 25-06's both with 22" barrels. You aren't n trouble there on current length. Though if you're going to 'can' it, I'd go no shorter than 18". Figure on losing 100-150 fps on your load - basically, dropping it to a 257 Bob. The can will/should take care of the 'muzzle blast' and will definitely make it quieter.


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Originally Posted By: Normanpig
I'm in trouble then because it's 22" and change from the factory....


A friend of mine got a Tikka 300 Win Mag, and it is 22" hammer

It didn't make the speed it could have at 26", but it's no slouch. You'll be fine.


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