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EJECTION AMORCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Primer that is ejected completely from the cartridge or shotshell on firing, accompanied by severe expansion of the primer pocket and cartridge case head. It is caused by excessive pressure, too quick burning of the powder, or a soft cartridge case head.

OBS

See also "dropped primer".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Expulsion complète de l'amorce d'une cartouche lors du tir, accompagnée d'une dilatation marquée de la cuvette d'amorçage et du culot de la douille. Elle est causée par une pression excessive, une combustion trop rapide de la poudre ou un culot de douille trop mou.

OBS

Voir aussi «perte de l'amorce».

OBS

éjection de l'amorce : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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