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<blockquote data-quote="rogerstv" data-source="post: 2384280" data-attributes="member: 108610"><p>Should be a fairly simple math problem for a physics student. I haven't used much physics since I graduated as an engineer in 1992. The deflection will depend on the unsupported length and the weight barrel plus scope, base, rings, etc. </p><p></p><p>My educated guess is the effect of gravity on any standardly equipped, horizontal, rifle barrel is negligible and not permanent.</p><p></p><p>If you have or know a high school or college kid taking physics, have them ask their professor for a drawing depicting the forces on a bar. Then apply that information to your situation. I don't recognize the formula in the attached. But, the drawing represents your issue and thus alleviates finding a physics professor. Treat the barrel like a pipe of known diameter and wall thickness.</p><p></p><p>If you are concerned yet still want to store them horizontally, just flip them on a routine basis.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rogerstv, post: 2384280, member: 108610"] Should be a fairly simple math problem for a physics student. I haven't used much physics since I graduated as an engineer in 1992. The deflection will depend on the unsupported length and the weight barrel plus scope, base, rings, etc. My educated guess is the effect of gravity on any standardly equipped, horizontal, rifle barrel is negligible and not permanent. If you have or know a high school or college kid taking physics, have them ask their professor for a drawing depicting the forces on a bar. Then apply that information to your situation. I don't recognize the formula in the attached. But, the drawing represents your issue and thus alleviates finding a physics professor. Treat the barrel like a pipe of known diameter and wall thickness. If you are concerned yet still want to store them horizontally, just flip them on a routine basis. [/QUOTE]
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