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Thread: Cutting Down a 16" Middy

  1. #11
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    It is not the same.

    There is less pressure at that length, and less pressure through the dwell time, and less dwell time for the same amount of barrel length past the port.

    You should buy a barrel of the length you need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dpaqu View Post
    Why is a 14.5 middy better than a 14.5 carbine? Or are they better?
    Totally different. A 14.5 middy retains enough dwell time to properly function, hence, the reduction in pressure actually brings a benefit. Middy doesn't equal better in all circumstances as seen and best explained in the above posts by ToddK.
    That said, I get it (the OP's interest), seeing as you have a 16 middy on hand. The more ideal route though is to just get a good 12.5CAR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by e1harris View Post
    Just think, a 13.5" Mid is the same as a 11.5" Carbine...

    Only with greater Muzzle Velocity.
    Completely wrong. As ToddK. pointed out, it's more than simple inches. Dwell time isn't measured in inches.
    "You people have too much time on your hands." - scottryan

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