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You would measure the inside of the barrel from land to land (In other words, you would not include the depth of the rifling)
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What does 7mm mean in a rifle size?
The 7mm designation is a reference to the bore size, or diameter. In decimal size it means this rifle has a barrel groove diameter of .284 inch.
What is a 243 calibre in inches of diameter?
A 243 calibre rifle is Just that. The bore (internal measurement of the barrel) is 0.243 of an inch in diameter.
How do you Determine the gun bore?
By measuring the inner diameter of the barrel across the lands.
What is the diameter of a gun barell?
Depends on the caliber, type of barrel, whether it is on a handgun or rifle, etc..
What is a heavy rifle barrel?
rifle barrels may have a different external diameter. A rifle that is carried for hunting will usually have a "sporter" barrel- slender, to save weight. Target rifles will have more massive, stiffer barrels for accuracy. Those are "heavy" barreled rifles.
Should i resize cast lead bullets for use in marlin 1894 rifles?
You should slug the barrel to determine the actual bore size (lands and groove diameter) to ascertain the actual diameter of bullet the rifle uses. Selecting a resizing (swaging) die for that diameter will give you the best accuracy. All sizes of swaging die are available through RCBS.
Can you use 22 long rifle ammo in Winchester model 74?
There were .22 'shorts' and .22 LR (long rifle) models made. Read your barrel to determine which you have.
Do you still make the gun with the interchangeable rifle and shotgun barrel?
I do not personally, but yes, there is a single shot rifle that can have the rifle barrel replaced with a shotgun barrel.
How can you determine caliber of Winchester 1984?
all winchester model 1894 rifles are marked on the barrel with the caliber they are chambered in.If yours is old enough then the chambering could be worn off through use and time.You will then need to measure the diameter of the barrel,buy measuring the lands and then the grooves.This is best left to a gunsmith.He may also take a casting of the chamber and determine the cartridge that your rifle was chambered for.
What is the value of a double barrel air rifle circulated in late 1930's or 1940's?
It's hard to determine the value without knowing who made the rifle and the condition the it is in.
What is the barrel contour for your rifle?
That term refers to the outline shape of the outside of a rifle barrel.
What does 12 gauge stand for in a 12 gauge shotgun?
The term 12 gauge is used to describe the caliber(bore diameter)of your shotgun.A 12 gauge barrel is 72 caliber,but the word gauge is used so people can determine you are talking about a shotgun,instead of a rifle.
