Custom barrel length for dangerous game bolt action rifles

[Brian]

I like the balance and handling of a longer barrel. I know long barrels are not in style, I got to like long barrels from my shotgun days, birds and sporting clays, smooth mounting and swinging and a bit less muzzle bast and felt recoil.

 

[Africa-2024]

Even thought this is about barrel lenght, i would like to take advantage of your knowledge and ask if any one has any experience with https://truvelo.co.za/product-category/truvelo-barrels
I just came back from my 1st Africa hunt and noticed some of the PH's out there will replace their barrel with this.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

There are many factors to consider, but for me rifle balance and reduced muzzle flip.

1. Upgraded wood which I assume will be used.

2. The original Jefferies .404 I owned used a commercial mayser action 3 rd capacity

3 Standard bbl. contour length I do not remember, but I think it was 24 or 26. Balanced perfect not to much muzzle flip

4. Straight lock, with minimum pitch

Lon

 

[Tanks]

for a custom barrel, what lengths are folks specifying? when designing barrels, i normally use Saami spec. (bolt face to muzzle)
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Well, my .458 B&M has an 18" barrel. 20" for .500 MDM.

 

[Edge]

Had a 416 Ruger African with 23” barrel and enjoyed carrying it for many many miles in the hot Mozambique sun tracking and killing buffalo.

Currently have Lex of Rifles Inc building me a 22” 1-12 twist 416 RemMag on a Model 70 SS action with his +1 magazine, should be ready late this year. Just need to book a couple of Buff for next year.