Thread: Difference for velocity and range - 20.4" vs 22.4" barrel - 7mm 08

Without being too dogmatic, here is some info that may help…

I chopped 3” and lost 90fps. So roughly 30fps per inch could be expected.

For reference:

In your 22inch barrel you should expect sako 140gn factory ammo to be about 2700ish

In your 22inch barrel, Hornady precision hunter 150gn will likely be high 2600fps - low 2700

With regard to hunting distances - your skill is the limiting factor not the cartridge. If wanting to shoot in that 300 -500m zone I would strongly encourage you to read the 223 thread on here before selecting a projectile. Buy lots of ammo and learn how you rifle performs at distance on steel before you push things out in the field.