Author Topic: Barrel Length Question. (Read 512 times)

Dalton · « **on:** May 11, 2003, 10:16:20 AM »

I recently ordered a 14" 6mm TCU Contender barrel from Dave Van Horn. When I received the barrel, it looked a little long to me. I measured it and sure enough it was 16". This is going to be a bench gun so I don't mind the extra length, but my question is this. Is this barrel too long to use as a pistol. I live in Missouri and can't find any state laws concerning this, are there federal laws that set these limits? Any help is much appreciated.

PJ · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2003, 10:41:30 AM »

You'll be ok.I don't know what is up with Van Horn seems a lot of guys aren't getting what they order!I know one guy that ordered a 28" 6.5x284 and got a 24" 6.5x55

quicksdraw45 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2003, 11:29:52 AM »

How much did you pay for the wrong barrel ? and thats OK? . When I buy a barrel I have a paticular purpose in mind . I expect to get what I pay for and nothing less is acceptable.
Do they a use some type of written order and did you keep a copy?

Dalton · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2003, 01:58:28 AM »

I agree that as much as we pay for custom barrels we should get exactly what we order. In this case this is going to be used as a bench gun so provided it is legal I don't mind the extra two inches. One of the other barrels I ordered from him is going back. I ordered a 18" 7-30 Waters barrel in matte finish. I got a 16" 7-30 Waters barrel in gloss. I don't know what the problem is. :?