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Barrel length

ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
edited April 2005 in Ask the Experts
When measuring the length or a rifle barrel,do you include the chamber?

Thanks,Joyce

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  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    MY GRAND DAD GIVE ME A H AN R BOLT ACTION 22 HORNET ITS A REAL SMALL GUN WHAT IS THE LEGAL BARREL LENGTH . ITS NEVER BEEN MODIFIED IT WAS FACTORY WITH A LITTLE SUPPRESSOR ON THE END OF BARREL THE TOTAL LENGTH OF GUN IS 34 INCHES

    DAVE
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Would most agree that there would be little difference in accuracy between a 16" and 18" barrel in a .308 rifle?


    Thanks in advance
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    did the sunset of the "feel good" ban,are barrel lengths on AR's also relaxed,or is 16" still the minimun?
    thank you
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    what determines a barrel's length? from the muzzle to what ending point? my m99 savage 250 cal measures 24" from the muzz to the opening of the forward part of breech. does that make it a 24" barrel?
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What are the disadvantages of a 26" barrel vs. 28" barrel in a beretta xtrema used mainly for turkey, ducks/geese, and sporting clays?
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where do you measure the length of the barrel from? Other than the obvious at the end. I have an L frame S & W, from lug to end is 3 1/2" but if you measure from right next to the cylinder then it's 4". Thanks
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is there a source that lists optimum barrel length by caliber? Obviously there are lots of variables powder, bullet weight ect.
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've heard that a longer barrel makes accurate shooting easier. How true is this? Does it really depend more on the ammo and the shooter, or does that extra length make shots strike truer. I ask because I'm interested in a revolver and don't know if I want the 4" model or the 6" model.

    What are your thoughts/experiences?

    Thanks in advance,
    -JB
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Recently posted a thread under the General Discussion "Bushmaster or Rock River". I have decided from the response and some research to order an A3 Bushmaster. Now the question remains what barrel length?
    Is there any real difference in accuracy between the 16" or the 20" barrels out to 300 yds[?]

    Thanks.
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    looking to add some length to a AMD barrel any one have some ,name, numbers ,links, any info where I can find some EXT for a barrel
  • ExodusSWAFExodusSWAF Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What are the advantages and disadvantages of barrel lenght of a shot- gun lets say the same choke 28" barrel vs 30" barrel???
    Thanks
  • BigBarnBigBarn Member Posts: 361 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Exodus;
    the only place that I can think of to add length to a barrel, is at you favorite gunsmith, and have him install a quality muzzle brake. Most qualified gunsmiths will be able to help you in determining type, and style of brake that will achieve what you are looking for with your project.
    Good luck,

    BigBarn[:o)]

    "Respect the land, and it will respect you"
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