Q & A
May 20, 2019
2 minutes
Illustration by MARK MATCHO
Q: What’s the ideal barrel length for a varmint rifle in 5.56/.223? Most of the bolt actions I’ve seen are 26 inches, while ARs are as short as 18.
—SIMON BERG, PORTLAND, ORE.
A: For a varmint rifle, I think 24 inches is just about ideal. Remember, you’re dealing with
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