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SHOTSHELL [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Cartridge containing projectile(s) and designed to be fired in a shotgun. The cartridge body may be metal, plastic or paper.

OBS

12 gauge shot shell.

CONT

High velocity shot shells have a velocity around 1300 f/s plus a heavier shot charge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Cartouche à plombs ou à balle, conçue pour être tirée dans un fusil de chasse. Le tube de la douille peut être en métal, en plastique ou en carton.

OBS

cartouche de fusil de chasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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