Thread: How short a barrel is too short for .243?

What's wrong with a 20 inch barrel? If you really want to chop the cheap rifle then may as well cut it so the over barrel suppressor is flush near the stock

Nothing wrong with a 20" barrel but it is already 17 1/4".

That's why I asked, because it will be around 14.5" if I decide to bring suppressor close to stock.

Not being rude but I'm guessing you haven't spent much time crawling around the Desert Rd Manuka. 20" feels a LOT longer.

I want to try achieve something light and short that doesn't mean buying another rifle or molesting the.308 any further. For reference the complete current rifle weighs less than my .308 with red dot on it.

I know it's maybe not practical so that's why I asked, might just have to cough up for a new short .308 but still keen on opinions.

Originally Posted by Preacher

Nothing wrong with a 20" barrel but it is already 17 1/4".

That's why I asked, because it will be around 14.5" if I decide to bring suppressor close to stock.

Not being rude but I'm guessing you haven't spent much time crawling around the Desert Rd Manuka. 20" feels a LOT longer.

I want to try achieve something light and short that doesn't mean buying another rifle or molesting the.308 any further. For reference the complete current rifle weighs less than my .308 with red dot on it.

I know it's maybe not practical so that's why I asked, might just have to cough up for a new short .308 but still keen on opinions.

Last week 2 dudes shot a monster red stag from their wagon on the Desert. Stuck the barrel out the window and smoked it.

Originally Posted by TeRei

Last week 2 dudes shot a monster red stag from their wagon on the Desert. Stuck the barrel out the window and smoked it.

Yeah, good on them. It's all good if you are off of the public road and within public hunting area during legal hours. Or have Iwi rights in certain areas (old forestry tracks etc)

I don't shoot many animals per year but I those I take will be fair and lawful public hunting.

Massive problem down here with spotlight/thermal/truck jockeys

DPT “ MINI” is smaller and 25mm shorter over barrel. You have to custom order them. Might suit you without chopping more.