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Offline Lon371

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SB2 .44 SHORTENED?
« on: November 20, 2008, 11:35:49 PM »
 Is there any advantage to shortening a SB2 .44? I don't reload, so I am using factory .44 ammunition. I am assuming the powder would burn off quick. So would the full length barrel actually be hurting the velocity and energy down range? I use mine primarily for hunting.

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Re: SB2 .44 SHORTENED?
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2008, 11:52:00 PM »
Not so, the longer barrel will allow for a more complete burn and higher velocity and energy numbers!!  But, on the other hand, if you wanted to make it "handi--er"  ::) You certainly could chop it down to just over 16".

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Re: SB2 .44 SHORTENED?
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2008, 12:10:05 AM »
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In a 44 mag you would not loose as much velocity as some other calibers, but you will loose a little and get more muzzle flash and noise. I have a 44 Mag, but did not cut mine down. Good shooting and Good Luck
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Re: SB2 .44 SHORTENED?
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2008, 04:58:10 AM »
It may be possible to build a barrel so long that the bullet will actually begin slowing before it reaches the muzzle, but for full power loads in a .44 mag it would have to be very long indeed.
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Re: SB2 .44 SHORTENED?
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2008, 05:21:15 AM »
 Thanks guys. I was just thinking it would make it a little handier. But I would only do it if there was a benefit. One of the areas I hunt is pretty thick, would be a little help to cut it. But as long as the longer barrel has no real effect on the handgun chambering I will leave it as is. Thanks

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Re: SB2 .44 SHORTENED?
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2008, 01:50:14 PM »
The 44 mag can bark pretty loud when the barrel is short, but if ya feel the need it won't lose to much speed with 3-4 inches cut off.  DP
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Re: SB2 .44 SHORTENED?
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2008, 02:22:04 PM »
What about cut down to 18" and synthetic stocks??
Would make for a nice light carry gun.



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