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The longer the barrel allows several things:
- Higher velocity bullets ( From better containing of burning propellant )
- The longer barrel help the bullet become and stay stable thus creating a more accurate firearm
- The higher mass of the long weapon helps control and direct the recoil
- The longer weapon allows more stable and accurate aiming
The longer barrel allows the use of flash suppression and gas redirection with out risking the operators health
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How long is the barrel on a sterling model 1400 22 long rifle?
580mm, or 22.83 inches. Rather long barrel for a .22 rifle.
What is a firearm with a long barrel?
A rifle
How long is the barrel of a m4 rifle?
14.5 inches on the actual M4 rifle.
What makes a gun a rifle?
Basically they are the same. But a long Barrel and a long shoulder stock make a gun a Rifle.
A gun with a long barrel?
Rifle, handgun and shotgun can all have "long" barrels
Can a .22 magnum bullet be shot in a .22 long rifle barrel?
No
What makes a good long range rifle?
A really good barrel is the beginning.
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.
What is the standard barrel lenghth for a long range rifle?
Your question is to vague. What do you mean by "long range? Depenidng on that answer, barrel length could be from 24 inches on up.
What is the age and value of a Model 1915 serial M752?
Who made it, what caliber is it, is it a rifle, shotgun or hadgun, how long is the barrel, is the barrel round or octagon, what is the stock made out of, what is the serial number(if any)? Who made it, what caliber is it, is it a rifle, shotgun or hadgun, how long is the barrel, is the barrel round or octagon, what is the stock made out of, what is the serial number(if any)?
How long is a civil war enfield rifle?
56 inches in all. The barrel is 39".
What type of firearm hAS long barrel with grooved interior?
We would typically call this a rifle.
