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Dc777 · March 6, 2014, 08:31 PM

I have a marlin 917v .17hmr with bull barrel that I am considering trading for a marlin .22 mag. The .22 mag is identical to my gun and I think they use the sane magazines but it isn't a bull barrel. I've never even wondered what the purpose of the bull barrel is but now I'm curious. What are the benefits of a bull barrel?

March 6, 2014, 08:31 PM	#1
Dc777 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2013 Location: South West, Alabama Posts: 609	What is the purpose of a bull barrel? I have a marlin 917v .17hmr with bull barrel that I am considering trading for a marlin .22 mag. The .22 mag is identical to my gun and I think they use the sane magazines but it isn't a bull barrel. I've never even wondered what the purpose of the bull barrel is but now I'm curious. What are the benefits of a bull barrel? __________________ NRA member Paintings were made to look at, and guns were made to be shot. If you aren't going to use them as they are intended for, get rid of them and buy a Picasso.