wadcutter
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Wadcutter — A wadcutter is a special purpose bullet specially designed for shooting paper targets, usually at close range and at subsonic velocities typically under 800 ft/s (244 m/s). They are often used in handgun and airgun competitions. A wadcutter has a … Wikipedia
Wadcutter — Wadcutterpatrone am Beispiel der .38 Spezial Wadcutter ist ein Projektil, das für Scheibenpatronen verwendet wird. Das flachköpfige Bleigeschoss ist so eingesetzt, dass es bündig mit dem Hülsenmund abschließt, also nicht aus der Hülse hervorsteht … Deutsch Wikipedia
wadcutter — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: wad (II) + cutter : a cylindrical bullet having a flat top instead of a pointed or rounded nose or a truncated version of one of the latter … Useful english dictionary
Bullet — This article is about firearms projectiles. For other uses, see Bullet (disambiguation). Lead soft point, boat tailed, copper jacketed bullets A bullet is a projectile propelled by a firearm, sling, or air gun. Bullets do not normally contain… … Wikipedia
Semiwadcutter — A semiwadcutter or SWC is a type of all purpose bullet commonly used in revolvers. The SWC combines features of the wadcutter target bullet and traditional round nosed revolver bullets, and is used in both revolver and pistol cartridges for… … Wikipedia
Terminal ballistics — Terminal ballistics, a sub field of ballistics, is the study of the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target. It is often referred to as stopping power when dealing with human or other living targets. Terminal ballistics is as relevant… … Wikipedia
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Shotgun slug — A shotgun slug is a heavy lead projectile, that may have pre cut rifling, intended for use in a shotgun and often used for hunting large game. The first effective shotgun slug was introduced by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1898, and his design remains in… … Wikipedia
Les Baer — ) is an American weapons manufacturer of semi custom M1911 pattern handguns and AR 15 pattern rifles.Les Baer Custom was founded by the well known expert gunsmith Les Baer, Sr. in the early 1980s.The company is located in Leclaire, Iowa.This… … Wikipedia
