Even though antique rifles have the longest barrels, they can still use the majority of modern ammunition. However, shorter barrels are more convenient than long ones. ![]() Although a longer barrel isn't necessarily a bad thing. Modern rifles are more capable of handling lower pressure. To compensate for the lower pressure cartridge, lower pressure means that the bullet can travel at higher speeds. It is just another standard we must adhere to. However, a firearm that is lower in pressure is not necessarily unsafe. This will result in a flatter trajectory than modern military rifles with barrels of 24 inches or less.Ĭomparatively to modern rifles and pistols, antique rifles use lower-pressure cartridges. ![]() These velocities are usually determined using a 24-inch test barrel. A 29-inch barrel provides an additional 100 fps to the velocities listed in reloading manuals. Larger game within 200 yards such as elk, will also benefit from the higher velocity. It is beneficial to use standard soft point ammunition for game between 100 and 300 yards. If the rifle is intended to be used for long-range targets, this is an important consideration. However, it produces greater velocities of up to 300 feet per second (fps). Antiques versus Modern: Cartridge Pressures and Barrel LengthĪlthough the barrel is longer than the carbine length barrels, it can be more difficult to use when hunting.
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