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BULLET RECOVERY SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Any method which allows the undamaged recovery of a fired bullet. Differing systems are needed for different cartridges depending upon bullet composition, jacket thickness and velocity. Water tanks and cotton boxes are most commonly in use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Tout moyen permettant de récupérer une balle sans l'endommager. Différents systèmes sont requis pour différentes cartouches selon la composition de la balle, l'épaisseur de son blindage et sa vitesse. Les réservoirs à eau et les balles de filaments de coton sont les plus couramment employés.

OBS

système de récupération de balles : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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