Threading and chopping a barrel?

[golfer]

Gun is 300wsm r700 with sporter barrel. Took it to smith to thread barrel for a can. Will need a shoulder/collar according to the gun smith. Question is for those that have chopped a barrel what are pros and cons. Can length is 6”.

 

[nhenry]

Lower velo, better form. Bout it in my experience.

 

[golfer]

Lower velo, better form. Bout it in my experience.

Better form?

 

[Potsie]

Better form?

Rifle will handle much better.

My rifles have all been bobtailed to 18” or less. Now all are the same length (or shorter) than they were coming out of the factory with the can on.

You will loose 25 - 35 fps of muzzle velocity per inch you loose.

 

[brockel]

Pros
Handle better
Lighter

Cons
Velocity loss(add an extra click or two to make up for it)

I’m a 20” or less. Prefer 18”

 

[Mock53]

Short barrel chopped rifles shine for mountain hike in hunts light, compact, easy carry, great suppressor balance. Sporter 6" 300 WSM sneaky sneak power, quick runs to tundras.

Cons 30% less velocity energy 180gr 3,000 fps at 25 860 fps at 6 . Less wind resistance in long shots, slightly lower energy at distance, needs proper threading specs.