Download Article Show Download Article An accurate gun barrel measurement is good to know, and it's fairly easy to measure the length of the barrel on your own. The basic process is similar from gun to gun, but there are a few small variations based on firearm type.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX Before you measure your gun barrel, make sure your gun is completely unloaded and that it’s always pointing in a safe direction. Then, find a dowel rod that is slightly thinner than the gun barrel, and slowly insert the rod into the barrel until it can't go any further. Next, use a pencil to draw a line at the point where the rod extends out of the muzzle. Finally, slide the dowel rod out of the barrel and use a measuring stick to measure the dowel rod. For more advice, including how to measure the barrel of different types of guns, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 103,183 times. Did this article help you?Where do you measure the length of a shotgun barrel from?Briefly, “The ATF procedure for measuring barrel length is to measure from the closed bolt (or breech-face) to the furthermost end of the barrel”, and “The overall length of a firearm is the distance between the muzzle of the barrel and the rearmost portion of the weapon measured on a line parallel to the axis of the ...
What is the barrel length of a 12Barrel lengths for the 12-gauge test were 22, 26, and 28 inches, and for the 20-gauge portion I tested 24-, 26- and 28-inch barrels.
How long is the barrel of a shotgun?You'll typically see hunting shotguns available in 26-inch and 28-inch lengths. But shorter 22- or 24-inch barrels, and longer 30- and 32-inch barrels, aren't too uncommon.
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