Palmetto State is apparently trying to buy the equipment to manufacture steel cased x39 in the US. Just hope it’s not like Horandy’s steel that is as, or more, expensive than their brass offerings!Also I hope some American ammunition manufacturers pick up the slack and start sending out more brass x39 options. But I don't think the demand is there yet.
If you do a quick search for velocity drop on shorter bbls with x39, you'll find very little loss (30ish fps per inch IIRC on 16 inch bbls shortened down to 8ish; even less on 24" to 16"...about 90 fps total). For me, the 9.5" bbl in the XCR-L with the standard upper is a good size. It's one of my favorite configurations actually.@Sean K. thats pretty much the kind of thing I was hoping to hear about.
I have enjoyed shooting x39 with a bolt action with a 22” barrel, so I’ve been thinking about what barrel length I’d like for an XCR-L conversion kit. If a barrel under 8” can do as you described, I wonder what the advantages would be of longer barrels for x39 and what length is the point of diminishing returns.
More than one what? x39 XCR? Yeah....3 bbl lengths actually; a 16", 9" and 9.5". Long story.I have a 12" x39 barrel (66 rnds through it) with standard length gas if anyone wants to trade for a 9.5". Op rod and tube will trade as well of course. I want to get the suppressor to the end of the handguard. Sean? You have more than one??? Lol
Sorry...no. The 9" may be going to a friend (he doesn't have any cans....I prefer the way it looks in 9"...only thing sticking out is the brake, but you can't put a can on without pulling the bbl) and I love the 9.5 in the standard upper and my 16" is in a competition upper.I’m looking to trade a “new” 12” you interested??
I don’t blame you. I’d be ok with the 9” as the direst threads have a hex threaded bottom that sticks down from the suppressor an inch or so but the 9.5 would look really good with the qd mount. Yeah we got a trade arranged so we’re both happy. I hate loosing the extra length, I really like 12” for a minimum but I’ll sacrifice whatever FPS I loose for the flush look. I’m not shooting past 100 hardly ever anyway so I can’t believe it’ll be that much different.Sorry...no. The 9" may be going to a friend (he doesn't have any cans....I prefer the way it looks in 9"...only thing sticking out is the brake, but you can't put a can on without pulling the bbl) and I love the 9.5 in the standard upper and my 16" is in a competition upper.
Good luck. Sucks right now trying to source anything RA. Appears an 8 month wait is kind of standard issue right now.
EDIT Looks like you may be able to work a deal with roflcopters. Good luck!
Really wish there was an intermediate upper for 11 and 12" bbls...slightly longer than the standard upper, a little shorter than the competition on the Ls. Wish the M had longer than competition length upper options....I don’t blame you. I’d be ok with the 9” as the direst threads have a hex threaded bottom that sticks down from the suppressor an inch or so but the 9.5 would look really good with the qd mount. Yeah we got a trade arranged so we’re both happy. I hate loosing the extra length, I really like 12” for a minimum but I’ll sacrifice whatever FPS I loose for the flush look. I’m not shooting past 100 hardly ever anyway so I can’t believe it’ll be that much different.
I've dropped over 80 deer with this round. All but 2 dropped in their tracks. I used Hansen 123 fr SP rounds on about half of them. The rest were dropped with 130 gr HP reloads. My shortest shot was approx. 80 yds and longest just over 200 yds. All with an SKS rifle. It's not a pretty rifle, pretty beat up, but it's a deer slayer.I’ve been trying to figure out the ideal barrel length for 7.62x39, excluding close quarter maneuverability as a factor. What is best for accuracy and velocity for use at 75-200 yards? Any experiences or insights?
Currently trying to convert my 16” x39 to something shorter but was worried i wouldn't be able to fit a can on the end if i went anything shorter than the 11” with standard upper. Are you able to fit a can with standard length upper and the 9.5” blackout setup?If you do a quick search for velocity drop on shorter bbls with x39, you'll find very little loss (30ish fps per inch IIRC on 16 inch bbls shortened down to 8ish; even less on 24" to 16"...about 90 fps total). For me, the 9.5" bbl in the XCR-L with the standard upper is a good size. It's one of my favorite configurations actually.
Yes....I have a 9" bbl and 9.5" bbl in x39 with the mini length buried Type 3 gas block/dial....and both will fit a direct thread can (though b/c I use a specialty jam nut to keep my muzzle devices on, I have to remove the bbl on the 9" to install the can). A QD can mount should work on a 9.5" but may not on a 9".Currently trying to convert my 16” x39 to something shorter but was worried i wouldn't be able to fit a can on the end if i went anything shorter than the 11” with standard upper. Are you able to fit a can with standard length upper and the 9.5” blackout setup?