[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Target crowns?

Posted: 7/27/2004 6:22:52 PM EDT

Now, thanks to this site I can proudly say I know a pretty good deal about ARs...but I have no idea what a 'crown' is in reference to a barrel. Anyone care to explain what one is, and what the 'degree' of the crown means?

Posted: 7/27/2004 6:37:40 PM EDT

[#1]

A "Crown" is the back cut into the rifling at the muzzle end of the barrel. 11 deg. is kind of a standard for a "target" crown. I'll try to find a pic or two and post em' here to show ya' what I mean.

Posted: 7/27/2004 7:30:57 PM EDT

[#2]

So what exactly is the function of a crown?

Posted: 7/28/2004 11:03:00 AM EDT

[#3]

It helps to protect the rifling at the muzzle of the barrel. That way if you knock the muzzle around you'll not hit the rifling, at least that's the theory. Since the muzzle end of the barrel is the last part of the barrel that the bullet will touch you want this part to be as perfect as possible.

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