Tony Williams
Well-Known Member
A rather basic question....
In his book on British Small Arms Ammunition 1868-1938, Peter Labbett refers to a .8 inch experimental gun which had a chamber length of 138.4 mm, and a 1 inch with a chamber length of 157.5 mm.
What exactly is the "chamber length"? Is it the same as the cartridge case length, or is it up to the start of the rifling?
In his book on British Small Arms Ammunition 1868-1938, Peter Labbett refers to a .8 inch experimental gun which had a chamber length of 138.4 mm, and a 1 inch with a chamber length of 157.5 mm.
What exactly is the "chamber length"? Is it the same as the cartridge case length, or is it up to the start of the rifling?