From the "Truth about Guns" definition of "Carbine" -
"In modern usage it seems “carbine” is an acceptable way to refer to any rifle that we consider to be compact, whether or not it has a larger brother. Manufacturers have created and continue to create rifles that are new from the ground up — rifles based really on nothing that previously existed — and brand them as “carbines” right off the bat. It just means they think of it as compact and probably relatively light weight as well."
My version of a..."Carbine".
A shortened Brocock Sniper XR Sahara Performance, .22, with the 300cc air cylinder. A modified, two chamber Huma Mod30 mounted to the shortened shroud.
Yeah, I know that the color is a little off. That may get fixed with possible future modifications.
Overall length -
Original - 32.25"
Mine - 27.68"
Barrel length -
Original - 17"
Mine - 8"
The current shroud length shown in the picture includes a two chamber Huma Mod30, in the total shroud length.
Yes, there was a small change in the pellet point of impact after the barrel shortening, but that was also after removing and replacing the barrel four or five times.
The current configuration, with the sight readjusted, is as consistent as it was before the changes.
Mike
Note - Underlines added, no wording changes to the definition paragraph.
"In modern usage it seems “carbine” is an acceptable way to refer to any rifle that we consider to be compact, whether or not it has a larger brother. Manufacturers have created and continue to create rifles that are new from the ground up — rifles based really on nothing that previously existed — and brand them as “carbines” right off the bat. It just means they think of it as compact and probably relatively light weight as well."
My version of a..."Carbine".
A shortened Brocock Sniper XR Sahara Performance, .22, with the 300cc air cylinder. A modified, two chamber Huma Mod30 mounted to the shortened shroud.
Yeah, I know that the color is a little off. That may get fixed with possible future modifications.
Overall length -
Original - 32.25"
Mine - 27.68"
Barrel length -
Original - 17"
Mine - 8"
The current shroud length shown in the picture includes a two chamber Huma Mod30, in the total shroud length.
Yes, there was a small change in the pellet point of impact after the barrel shortening, but that was also after removing and replacing the barrel four or five times.
The current configuration, with the sight readjusted, is as consistent as it was before the changes.
Mike
Note - Underlines added, no wording changes to the definition paragraph.