Hybrid composite projectile barrel

Abstract

An improved hybrid composite projectile barrel comprising an inner liner and an outer composite matrix, the inner liner having a breech transition region and a muzzle transition region. The breech transition region and the muzzle transition region each comprises locking features that secure the outer composite matrix to the inner liner at the transition regions. In a first embodiment, the locking features are a series of longitudinally extending ribs with notches. In a second embodiment, the locking features are a plurality of pins disposed around the circumference of the breech and muzzle transition regions. In a third embodiment, the ridges and pins are combined such that a pin extends from the top of each ridge. In each embodiment with pins, the height of the pins is preferably adjusted so that the top ends of the pins form a line that is parallel with the outer diameter of the inner liner.

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