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BULLET SET-UP [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

"Spreading out" of the base of the bullet by the pressure of the propellant gases. This "set-up" brings about forward obturation, or sealing of gases, and assists the bullet in taking up the rifling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Élargissement du culot de la balle sous l'effet de la pression des gaz. Elle provoque l'étanchéité au niveau du culot de la balle et aide aussi la balle à prendre les rayures.

OBS

dilatation du culot de la balle : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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