fox_hunter 1 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) Hi was looking at buying a puma 22 rifle. And stuck on which length barrel to get, either 16" or 20". Jut wondered if anyone had any tips or suggestions for me in which is best? Edited April 30, 2011 by fox_hunter Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I believe the arguments go like this: 20" With open sights the extra distance between the sights can lead to better accuracy from the shooter - not that the gun is more accurate - it's just easier to see mis-alignment of the sights. Some think a longer barrel will give higher velocity because the bullet is pushed for longer but for a 22LR the powder is all burnt by 14" so no velocity benefit of longer barrel. The center of balance will be further forwards which may make off hand shooting steadier. 16" Easier to handle in vehicle, particularly with a moderator fitted. Lighter to carry. If you can try them both for balance in the shop with moderators on and see which you prefer, I'd buy the 16". Well actually I wouldn't, I'd buy a CZ because the trigger is better and can be made even better with a £12 upgrade kit (trigger is important for extracting the most accuracy from rifle) and you can have a stock with a high comb so your eye more naturally lines up with the scope, droopy stocks are for shooting with open sights, I find my head floats around if I don't have a high comb and it takes longer to get on shot. All I need is a permission where I can use rimfire and I can put my money where my mouth is Halam Quote Link to post
RicW 67 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) I believe the arguments go like this: 20" With open sights the extra distance between the sights can lead to better accuracy from the shooter - not that the gun is more accurate - it's just easier to see mis-alignment of the sights. Some think a longer barrel will give higher velocity because the bullet is pushed for longer but for a 22LR the powder is all burnt by 14" so no velocity benefit of longer barrel. The center of balance will be further forwards which may make off hand shooting steadier. 16" Easier to handle in vehicle, particularly with a moderator fitted. Lighter to carry. If you can try them both for balance in the shop with moderators on and see which you prefer, I'd buy the 16". Well actually I wouldn't, I'd buy a CZ because the trigger is better and can be made even better with a £12 upgrade kit (trigger is important for extracting the most accuracy from rifle) and you can have a stock with a high comb so your eye more naturally lines up with the scope, droopy stocks are for shooting with open sights, I find my head floats around if I don't have a high comb and it takes longer to get on shot. All I need is a permission where I can use rimfire and I can put my money where my mouth is Halam Kin ace reply. If you are really into target shooting, 20" barrel. In the field, 16". The tiny loss of accuracy is outweighed by the ease of swing! Ric Edited April 30, 2011 by RicW Quote Link to post
fox_hunter 1 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 So a 16 " inch is best then? Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Best? Depends on what you want it for. Either way there is not a lot in it so go by what feels right with a moderator on. It's kind of: if you have to ask then it doesn't matter. I'd buy 16" - if I bought second hand so only had the long choice I'd plan on cutting it down to just 14" sooner or later. H Quote Link to post
fox_hunter 1 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'll be using for rabbit shooting out of the truck window. Quote Link to post
AzMaN 0 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'll be using for rabbit shooting out of the truck window. as short as possible then, mines 14in (well more like 17 with the mod) and its soo much easyer to move round the car than my 20in (22 with mod) .223. Quote Link to post
fox_hunter 1 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I was told that longer the barrel. There more rifling there is so further it will go? Is that true? Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 No benefit of longer barrel for longer range. If you want to shoot far past your zero range either practice judging distance or get a HMR. Halam Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Spurred on by my comment earlier I called the guy again I've been asking for permission for 18 months but he kept being too busy. I'm seeing him on Tuesday. More nervous than my FEO interview Quote Link to post
fox_hunter 1 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks for ur advice Quote Link to post
fox_hunter 1 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Im going to get a 22 puma rifle in 16" barrel. Fits nice aswell with silencer. Think 16" is best for me! But want to be able to shoot rabbits at bit of range Quote Link to post
oxo 381 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Buy yourself a secondhand CZ instead, its a lot better rifle. Quote Link to post
fox_hunter 1 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I would buy a new cz. I like the puma's. I'm not sure what to get it now Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Apart from someone trying to sell them, have you ever had anyone recommended the Puma? I haven't. Cant even find a review anywhere - isn't it a JW15? Apart from someone trying to sell something else, have you ever had anyone say there is anything to make you wary of CZ? I haven't. What is it you like about the Puma? H Quote Link to post
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