Be sure you use the right box size. For BUG-S, the box is 7 1/4" long, but BUG-R is 8 3/4".
A Model 65 fits just fine with a 3" barrel.
8.2.6.7 Revolver BUG (BUG-R)
8.2.6.7.1 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Handguns permitted for use in BUG-R must be: [/FONT]
[/FONT]8.2.6.7.1.1 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Any revolver that uses .38 or larger cartridges with a rimmed case and is not loaded with moon clips. [/FONT]
[/FONT]8.2.6.7.1.2 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The use of trimmed (shortened) ammunition is not allowed. [/FONT]
[/FONT]8.2.6.7.1.4 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Barrel length of 3.00" (76.2 mm) or less. [/FONT]
[/FONT]8.2.6.7.1.5 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The unloaded firearm must weigh 38.00 oz. (1077.3 grams) or less. [/FONT]
[/FONT]8.2.6.7.1.6 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Be loaded to the division capacity of six (6) rounds in the cylinder. [/FONT]
[/FONT]8.2.6.7.1.7 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The firearm must fit in the IDPA gun test box measuring 8 [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]3[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]/[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]4[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]" x 5 ½" x 1 [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]5[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]/[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]8[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]" (222.3 mm x 139.7 mm x 41.3 mm.) [/FONT]
[/FONT]8.2.6.7.2 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Revolver BUG Modifications: [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Revolver BUG must comply with all Stock Revolver features and modifications, and equipment restrictions. [/FONT]
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