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Old 09-22-2007, 12:00 AM   #12
BattleRifleG3
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I've thought a bit about this topic lately, and would love to revisit it if anyone cares to discuss.

I've been specifically thinking about 3 shot revolving shotguns and 5 shot revolving rifles in the likes of 45-70, 375 Win, and the X-Frame calibers of 500 and 460 S&W.

Still thinking of ways to shield the shooter from gap blast. Only concern I still have is if it was enclosed and then built up pressure inside.

Based on my design attempts, it looks like having fewer cylinders actually makes it harder to cycle, because the cylinder has to rotate a greater fraction of a turn. But I wouldn't want a revolving shotgun over three rounds due to size and hunting regs.
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