Just to illustrate how much we magnify the effect of chopping a barrel, here is some real world data.
55 grain Barnes TSX .223 ammo is published at 3200-3250 FPS out of a 24” test barrel. I chronographed these loads at 2900-2950 FPS from 11.5” barrels with a can.
For a 300 yard rifle, it’s...
Use your .308 but drop the bullet weight. You aren’t going to lose as much velocity as you think, but you’d be better served with a light bullet. Especially if you want to shoot monos.
Yes, powder efficiency is better. Pressure is pressure though and will accelerate wear. Less erosion than a PRC? Maybe. More than a standard CM? Almost certainly yes. Physics don’t lie.
As @Fire_9 pointed out, most folks don’t shoot enough to wear out a barrel anyway, so it’s a moot point...
This rifle does not have that.
It’ll shoot. This was a quick three shot group to check zero after the rifle hit the deck and landed on the eyepiece housing.
Good post.
Yes, there are a number of bad actors, both landowners and hunters. And, residents and non residents. A phone call to the county and/or respective land management agency is always a good idea.