break over barrel length

*tim* · July 16, 2014, 05:03 AM

do you measure from the break to the muzzle including the chamber or not?

mete · July 16, 2014, 06:20 AM

Including the chamber. That's for rifles and shotguns and pistols. Revolvers though do not include the chamber.

jmr40 · July 16, 2014, 06:46 AM

From bolt face to end of muzzle.

*tim* · July 16, 2014, 06:51 AM

Thanks guys

wogpotter · July 16, 2014, 07:08 AM

Technically it varies.
For rifles & pistols, not revolvers.
IF the brake is "permanently attached" you measure for legal purposes from the closed bolt face to the front edge of the muzzle device.

IF it is "removable" (not "welded & pinned") then you measure from the closed bolt face to the end of the muzzle, ignoring the add on brake.

July 16, 2014, 05:03 AM	#1
tim Junior Member Join Date: July 14, 2014 Posts: 10	break over barrel length do you measure from the break to the muzzle including the chamber or not?

July 16, 2014, 06:20 AM	#2
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Including the chamber. That's for rifles and shotguns and pistols. Revolvers though do not include the chamber. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

July 16, 2014, 07:08 AM	#5
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Technically it varies. For rifles & pistols, not revolvers. IF the brake is "permanently attached" you measure for legal purposes from the closed bolt face to the front edge of the muzzle device. IF it is "removable" (not "welded & pinned") then you measure from the closed bolt face to the end of the muzzle, ignoring the add on brake. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

July 16, 2014, 06:46 AM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	From bolt face to end of muzzle.

July 16, 2014, 06:51 AM	#4
tim Junior Member Join Date: July 14, 2014 Posts: 10	Thanks guys