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Offline NYSdeerslayer

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Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« on: May 03, 2008, 06:30:34 AM »
Looking at one of these for about $375 new right now and really wanted to know if there is a big
difference between the 20" and the 24" barrel as far as accuracy goes.
I really like the lighter feel, but definitely do not want to give up any down range performance.
Has anybody compared these before?  I would really like to know!

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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2008, 08:33:02 AM »
The shorter barrel is stiffer and if anything might tend to be more accurate. You'll lose a bit of velocity with it but not likely any accuracy.
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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 12:21:07 PM »
Excellent that was the answer I was hoping for.
I wasn't sure being shorter if the 243's powder charge would
have plenty of time to fully ignite/burn.

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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2008, 06:13:23 PM »
Powder is fully burned in the first few inches of barrel that is a common misconception that folks have thinking that unburned powder results when barrels get cut a bit less than 26" just not so. But velocity will continue to rise the longer the barrel until it gets really long. Even a 30" or maybe 32" barrel would give more velocity but not much more than say a 26". But cutting to 20" leaves plenty to get the job done.
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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2008, 03:40:25 AM »
Thanks to GB for saving me some typing in regards to the "powder" theory. Nab the 20" and don't look back :)
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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2008, 05:35:41 AM »
Thanks guys, it's nice to have info and opinions other than
the one trying to sell ya the gun.
I will be snagging it tomorrow.

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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2008, 02:51:45 PM »
You do know you will have to post a range report soon right?

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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2008, 05:12:56 PM »
The Remington model 7 is perfect for the 243 Winchester with the 20" barrel.  The 243 Winchester is also a great youth deer cartridge, proven over and over and over.

Many people kill deer with the 243 Winchester in the T/C Encore 15" pistol barrels, so short barrels are no problem.

Accuracy is also no problem.

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Re: Youth model 700 SPS accuarcy?
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2008, 06:13:43 PM »
The range report will be up as soon as I convince the wife that the new
gun needs at least a $200 optic.  $300 would be better!!!
The first report will be with factory 100 gr PSP's.
Hopefully this week!

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