Definition of "carbine" for competition formats

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  • StoneHendge
    Chieftain
    • May 2016
    • 2009

    Definition of "carbine" for competition formats

    I have embarked on a super top secret project that will be announced with much fanfare in due course.

    My google-fu has been weak when it comes to finding what defines a "carbine" in various competition formats. No plans to do such a thing at this time, but if not too restrictive, this project may be based around them.

    I assume barrel length is an obvious determinant, but wondering if type/length of stock (can a "carbine" have an ARF-X?), overall length, overall weight, optic, etc have generalized restrictions
    Last edited by StoneHendge; 09-20-2017, 03:49 PM.
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  • derek45
    Bloodstained
    • Jun 2017
    • 69

    #2
    It depends on the type of competition

    Lots of different gun games

    3-gun.

    Service rifle

    Etc..
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    • Sticks
      Chieftain
      • Dec 2016
      • 1922

      #3
      Quick and dirty - Minimum OAL of 26" (enter the Bull Pup), and max barrel length of 20" (I would drop to 18).

      Unofficial measurements compiled pre caffeine based on moderate Googlefu skills.
      Sticks

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      • rwh
        Warrior
        • Jun 2014
        • 188

        #4
        I would have said max barrel length of 16 inches.

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        • Texas
          Chieftain
          • Jun 2016
          • 1230

          #5
          Originally posted by StoneHendge View Post
          I have embarked on a super top secret project that will be announced with much fanfare in due course.

          My google-fu has been weak when it comes to finding what defines a "carbine" in various competition formats. No plans to do such a thing at this time, but if not too restrictive, this project may be based around them.

          I assume barrel length is an obvious determinant, but wondering if type/length of stock (can a "carbine" have an ARF-X?), overall length, overall weight, optic, etc have generalized restrictions
          Historically, a carbine is a shorter, lighter weight version of a long rifle. In the definition, you would need to deal with barrel length, and weight. AR15 - 16 inch barrel, less than 6 lbs.

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          • Troutguide
            Warrior
            • Jan 2017
            • 380

            #6
            Less than 6 lbs. Thats light!
            "I rarely give a definite answer" - TG

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