How short can I legally go?

[Tikkamike]

If I decide to cut the barrel down on a 308 bolt action rifle how short can I legally go in Wyoming?

 

[Andrew Massi]

16.02"

 

[Skimbleshanks]

Not shorter than 16" federally. States may have different requirements on top of that but I doubt Wyoming is one of them. Talk to a gun smith. They should be on top of all of their legal requirements.

 

[sable tireur]

16" is Federally mandated, I cut them just a tad longer because I don't trust anyone:

The ATF procedure for measuring barrel length is to measure from the closed bolt (or breech-face) to the furthermost end of the barrel or permanently attached muzzle device. Permanent methods of attachment include full-fusion gas or electric steel-seam welding, high-temperature (1100°F) silver soldering, or blind pinning with the pin head welded over. Barrels are measured by inserting a dowel rod into the barrel until the rod stops against the bolt or breech-face. The rod is then marked at the furthermost end of the barrel or permanently attached muzzle device, withdrawn from the barrel, and measured.

 

[sea2summit]

Short as you want on a pistol

 

[Tikkamike]

Short as you want on a pistol
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How do you like that chassis.. good pricing

 

[Deleted member 103481]

As said, 16"

200$ And a month wait and you can keep cutting

 

[Ernie]

Whose chassis is that?

 

[Ernie]

Found it!

 

[sea2summit]

How do you like that chassis.. good pricing

It's not mine...but it's on my list

 

[sea2summit]

Whose chassis is that?

Pork Sword by Black Collar Arms.

 

[Gary R Knudson]

where can won one be found

 

[raider1v1]

https://blackcollararms.com for the pork sword

 

[ducky]

Depends on what muzzle device you want to have pinned or welded on. Then you can go as short as you want without going under 16" total length.