220 swift barrel length

[bench]

I got my barrel today from PacNor for a new build in 220 swift.
Building it for a light weight coyote rifle.
The question is should I finish at 24" as I intended to do or cut it to 22" to save a little more weight and would it make it a bit more accurate by being shorter and stiffer.
It is a #1 contour so a little shorter might help with the barrel flex or it might not help at all ?
What do you think

 

[JRS]

I would think your biggest concern will be heat. That's a very small barrel.

 

[bench]

Heat will not be a problem might only shoot a few rounds a week.

 

[JRS]

In that case, you'll be fine. Considering the contour of that barrel, 2" isn't going to do much for you as to stiffness. To take advantage of the swift, you really want to go with 24". Lopping off 2" on that small diameter is going to remove ounces.

 

[Barlow]

Leave as long as you can. Barlow

 

[bench]

Thanks Guys