dcs12345 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I have a turk 38 that I am sporterizing and for now I plan on keeping the original barrel. I plan using it for mostly informal target shooting and some hog hunting. What lenght do you thing I should cut the barrel down to? I was thinking somewhere around 24 to 26 in. free floated. Do these barrels if to long have problems with barrel whip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold shot Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 hi ya dcs, I have a 38 k.kale. it was 8x57 w/ 29" barrel. i just rechambered to 8mm-06. it'll get the job done on hogs an' deer etc. as for target shootin', i'd recommend a smaller caliber if yer plannin' on a lotta range time. if yer loadin med to heavy ,it can smack ya a lot. this is just my opinion, others may vary..enjoy what ever ya plan on..Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Cut the barrel anywhere between 22 and 26" and you'll be real happy. I routinely turn the steps out of my barrels and they shoot moa or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs12345 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I cut it down to 24 inches, i was surprised of how good the rifling looked in this old barrel, clear, sharp almost new looking. I hope it shoots as good as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Put a decent crown on it and it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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