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Why is the 243 rifle called a 243?
Because that's what the bore measured out to.
What is noise of a rifle?
bore
What does the bore on a rifle indicate?
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.
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.
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.
Is there such a thing as a Van Doekken long-bore rifle?
No
What term describes the size of a rifle bore?
Caliber
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
