This article, "Rifleman Know-How: Installing A Short-Chambered Barrel Without A Lathe," appeared originally in the March 2006 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the ...

Rifling a barrel was first done successfully in the gun shops of Augsburg, Germany, in 1498. Early rifle makers had to deal with a great many problems in order to successfully rifle a barrel.

which is the most time-consuming method for rifling a barrel. Krieger claims their barrels will last longer than button-rifled barrels. Krieger does not offer drop-in barrels except for the AR15 ...

The general shooter is convinced that a break-in procedure is needed, so the barrel makers have responded by creating them—even if they don’t believe they are necessary. Third, I’ve tried all these ...

Firearm barrel production combines process extremes ... Barrels have different inner diameters, as well as rifling, which causes a projectile to spin and improves its aerodynamic stability. Highly ...