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Bore is the inside diameter of the barrel. depending on the nation, it may be measured from the bottom on one groove to the bottom of the opposite groove, or from the top of one land to the top of the opposite land (raised part of the rifling). Measurements can be to one thousandth of an inch. Thus a rifle with a .308 bore is .308 thousandths of an inch wide inside the barrel.
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What is noise of a rifle?
bore
What is the difference between a musket and a rifle?
A musket is smooth bored, like a shotgun's bore. A rifle has rifling inside the bore (grooves).
Why do we rifle a rifle barrel?
The bore is rifled so as to put a spin on the bullet. This spinning gives a greater accuracy to the bullet, especially over that of a smooth bore.
What term describes the size of a rifle bore?
Caliber
Is there such a thing as a Van Doekken long-bore rifle?
No
Where can you purchase a smooth bore 177 air rifle?
Almost any Combination BB & Pellet rifle is smooth bore. BB rifles usually are Smoothe bore. The Crosman model 760 is such a rifle and can be purchased at most sportingood stores. Look at the packaging and it will say Smooth bore. Smooth bore barrels are less accurate than rifled bore barrels. Cabelas, Basspro, Big5 and Sports Authority usually carry them.
Was the Stevens 954lr a smooth bore or a rifle bore?
Rifled, unless you have one marked "shot only"
What is the bore diametar of a 250 Savage 3000 rifle?
The bore diameter of a 250-3000 savage is .257
What is the largest calibre round?
For a rifle it would be the 2 Bore.
What is the term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore?
Caliber
What is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore?
caliber
What is value of a Winchester 94 serial number bb044769?
The letters bb before the serial number indicate that you have a Winchester model 1894 Big Bore rifle that was made from 1983 onward.These rifles will sell for between 275-400 dollars depending on caliber,overall condition and a good bore.
