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Thread: Shortened barrel impact on factory ammo FPS

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    Shortened barrel impact on factory ammo FPS

    Just thought I'd throw some data out there for those interested in FPS after being chopped

    Tikka T3X Aspire 7mm RM
    Original length: 24.3"
    Shortened length: 20"

    Hornady Precision Hunter 162gr
    Original: 2819.3 fps
    Shortened: 2685.6 fps

    Winchester Expedition Big Game 160gr
    Original: 2980.5 fps
    Shortened: 2838.5 fps

    Measured with Garmin chronograph
    veitnamcam, Trout, Gibo and 5 others like this.

 

 

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