[EricH]

Originally Posted by Max Brin

"<R08> Once a match begins, robots may extend horizontally beyond the 28-inch x 38-inch starting size under
their own power, up to a limit of 60 inches in either horizontal cardinal dimension. The robot may not exceed
the 60-inch height restriction at any time during the match. In other words, after the start of the match the
robot may expand up to a maximum volume of 60 inches by 60 inches by 60 inches. The one exception to the
height restriction is provided in Rule <R13>. Any restraints (elastic bands, springs, etc.) that are used to
maintain starting size must remain attached to the robot for the duration of the match."

<S03> still wins. Your shooter (and barrel, as clarified by Q&A) must remain in the 28" by 38" footprint for the entire match. Length is only limited by what you can fit into the box at the start and cannot expand out of it.

Why does <S03> win here? 2 reasons: 1) It's a limiting agent on <R08>, and 2) It's a safety rule and will be heavily enforced.