Carbine barrel length

[hendog]

I have a factory 23" 375 JDJ barrel I thinking about sending to SSK for shortening & re-crowning. This is the Barrel I bought for Elk in the timber.

Has anyone done this? I was thinking 20" would be better ballanced & not so muzzle heavy.

Hendog

[Grumulkin]

I doubt taking off 3 inches of barrel is going to affect the balance enough for you to notice but if that's what you want, go for it.

[Hopalong7]

      I'm looking to do the same thing with a 23" 17HM2 barrel.  I was thinking 18-19".  Of course my 17 has a lot less hole and a lot more metal than your 375.  I've done several cutting and crowning jobs myself with good success but not on anything nearly as small as a 17.
Walt

[Camp Cook]

I have a 21" factory taper 375JDJ barrel (check out avatar pic) and it balances perfectly if I had your barrel I would have no issue shortening it to 20"...

[hendog]

I have a 21" factory taper 375JDJ barrel (check out avatar pic) and it balances perfectly if I had your barrel I would have no issue shortening it to 20"...

I seen your speed shooting carbine Youtube video. Very informitive. I also like you carbine stock. Who makes it & where did you get it? 

[hendog]

      I'm looking to do the same thing with a 23" 17HM2 barrel.  I was thinking 18-19".  Of course my 17 has a lot less hole and a lot more metal than your 375.  I've done several cutting and crowning jobs myself with good success but not on anything nearly as small as a 17.
Walt

I am going to do it. I think 20" would make a perfect in the timber gun. I have a Lepuold 1 1/2 x 5 V-3 that would fit perfect. SSK says only one week turn around.

[hunt4570]

      I'm looking to do the same thing with a 23" 17HM2 barrel.  I was thinking 18-19".  Of course my 17 has a lot less hole and a lot more metal than your 375.  I've done several cutting and crowning jobs myself with good success but not on anything nearly as small as a 17.
Walt

I am going to do it. I think 20" would make a perfect in the timber gun. I have a Lepuold 1 1/2 x 5 V-3 that would fit perfect. SSK says only one week turn around.

   I also have a 23" 375JDJ...when I want a good "timber" gun I either take my 14" 45/70 or 14" 30/30...Keep the 23" for a blind or stand..