Monday, March 29, 2010

Measuring Barrels




In U.S. practice, the length of a barrel includes the chamber, except in the case of revolvers. Some other nations measure only the rifled portion.
To measure a revolver's barrel, place a flat surface against the forcing cone and insert a cleaning rod of the proper diameter until it stops. Mark the rod at the muzzle and then measure between the end of the rod and the mark.
On any other gun, simply insert the rod with the action closed, mark the muzzle point, remove and measure.
It should be noted that for legal purposes, the actual measurement is what counts, not the nominal barrel length listed in a catalog or instruction book.
Photos by Dick

Sunday, March 21, 2010

gun club road



The 50 and 100 yard ranges have been reopended. The road has dryed enough to support vehicle traffic and you can now drive to the back berm.

But, We had to block access to the 200 yard. It is still to wet and muddy.

Photo by Dick

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Road Closing

Due to the warm weather, the Club is forced to close the road going to the rifle range to cars and trucks until further notice. The road is becoming to soft to support vehicle traffic. Walking is good tho. Mother Nature is sorry for any inconvience.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

March 2010 General Meeting

There will be a general meeting of the membership this Tuesday, 9 March, in City Hall at 6 PM.
The trustees have a item that must be brought before the general membership and voted on.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

March 2010 Gun Shows

Not much for this month.

March 6-7 Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Drive, 763-754-7140

March 13-14 Orr Regional Airport, 218/290-0274

NOTE: Shows can be cancelled without notice. Call.