Why is a longer barrel tenon more desirable?
Regardless of tenon length, the stress point is where the tenon expands to outside barrel diameter (the non action-supported section), right?
If the action is able to constrict the bore, wouldn't a "case length" tenon be best since you wouldn't be changing the diameter of the bore, just the chamber?
How important is tenon diameter in all this?
Thanks,
warren
Regardless of tenon length, the stress point is where the tenon expands to outside barrel diameter (the non action-supported section), right?
If the action is able to constrict the bore, wouldn't a "case length" tenon be best since you wouldn't be changing the diameter of the bore, just the chamber?
How important is tenon diameter in all this?
Thanks,
warren