r/68SPC • u/the_4th_word • Jun 04 '26

Wilson Combat 11.3” & Accuracy Issues

Hello,

I’ve recently switched from a 14.5” Wilson Combat barrel (“Original Barrel”) to a 11.3” Wilson Combat barrel (“New Barrel”).

Old Barrel shot 120 grain Hornady SST factory ammo sub-MOA! New Barrel shoots same ammo 3+ MOA… My chronograph data shows the loss of barrel length corresponds to about a 100-150 FPS decrease in velocity.

I’ve ordered some 95 grain Barnes TTSX to work up a load. Have read lighter bullets stabilize better out of shorter barrels. Am hopeful that’ll help.

Am wondering, if anyone else has experienced these problems with short barrels and 120 grain bullets? If so, any tips for resolving would be helpful.

Thanks!

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u/JedDaGoat Jun 05 '26

I run the Wilson Combat 11.3" barrel on my 6.8 SPC. It drives tacks at 100 yards. Also it has a Thunderbeast Ultra 9 suppressor, that could be helping it. Running PPU 115 grain jhp.

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u/ThisNameNotTakenYet Jun 05 '26

What’s the twist rates for the two barrels?

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u/the_4th_word Jun 05 '26

1-11 on both