Archives: Glossary
Glossary custom post type
STRAIGHT-WALL CARTRIDGE
SELF-CLOSING ACTION
SELF-OPENING ACTION
BALL SEAT
WILDCAT CARTRIDGE
Cartridges designed by individual inventors that have never been commercially manufactured.
WING SAFETY
A manual safety found on some bolt action rifles, usually mounted at the rear of the bolt assembly, which pivots in an arc at right angles to the bore line.
WHELEN STOCK
A rifle stock developed by Colonel Townsend Whelen which features a forward sloping comb and cheekpiece.
WINDAGE MICROMETER
A micrometer type device found on some iron and telescopic sights which allows the shooter to make precision adjustments to the horizontal setting.
WIND DRIFT
The deviation from the expected flight path of a bullet due to the forces of wind.