Recently SIG SAUER introduced the M400 Predator, which I believe is actually a very well thought-out rifle that addresses many of the faults of other so-called predator hunting rifles. But some questioned the idea of a predator gun with a 16-inch barrel and asked if using a rifle with a shorter barrel makes sense.
Barrel length and its effect on accuracy and velocity is something a pay a lot of attention to. I try to stay ahead on real-world uses and there is nothing that says a 20-24” barrel is “better” than a 16” in terms of accuracy.
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