Why is the 25/06 and the .280 the only rifles that are 26 inches?

[Dawg Hunter]

I was jsut wondering why they are the only H&R that come with a long barrel. Thanks

[Smokin Joe]

I was just wondering why they are the only H&R that come with a long barrel.

Because they need it................otherwise you end up with a .257 and a 7x57 with short barrel life.

 

[Elkoholic]

Sorry, but barrel length vs. life doesn't add up.   Most barrels burn out at the
throat not the muzzle.  If your logic were correct, then why aren't the 30-06
(the parent cartridge of all listed) and the 270 not 26" also???

All longer barrels take advantage of slower burning powders and will maximize
velocity.   

As to why H&R chose only those two calibers, I don't know. 

[MSP Ret]

The original .35 Whelens (the good ones) had 26" barrels as well. I have one and it is great.  I sometimes wish they made a 26" barrel as an option in other calibers as well. And that from someone who usually likes shorter barrels. But I do enjoy my 32" Buff Classic and my 32" full choke 12 gauge barreled H&R as well....<><....

[Lazermule]

I was just wondering why they are the only H&R that come with a long barrel.

Because they need it................otherwise you end up with a .257 and a 7x57 with short barrel life.

 

How does the length of the barrel affect barrel life??

LAZER

[RWK]

The longer barrel makes these cal. perform at there best. A 25-06 with a 20in 0r 22 in barrel will blow your ears off.

[Smokin Joe]

Sorry, but barrel length vs. life doesn't add up

Did you see that it was a joke? Back when Winchester came out with the .264, everyone said that anything less than 26" was a .270 with short barrel life.

The 25 and the 280 perform better (expansion ratio) with the longer barrel. The .270 would, too.

[Elkoholic]

Sorry, I missed that!!! 

Mike

[Smokin Joe]

Did you see that it was a joke? Back when Winchester came out with the .264, everyone said that anything less than 26" was a .270 with short barrel life.

Mike, I couldn't get the "smilie" to work after the above statement............made it sound like I was trying to be a real jerk. I apologize if it looked that way.

Merry Christmas, Brother, and good shooting!


Joe

[Guy Pike]

I prefer long barrels on every rifle just as a matter of looks and handling{can be very steady} however is there an official length where carbine stops and rifle begins? I seem to have seen as little as 4" difference years ago when looking at lever action catalogs.

[Mohawk]

  And that's ironic. When I found my .280 limited edition(that MSP talked me into getting years ago) and glad of it!!!! I didn't like the 26" barrel. After hunting with it for years, that 26" barrel was kinda annoying. I like the standard barrels. But I will credit MSP Retired about the selection of the .280 Remington!!! His suggestion was worth several hundred pounds of venison through the last several years, thanks MSP. You fed a family.....