Archives: Glossary

A pointed projectile characterized by a long tangent or slightly secant ogive.

A longitudinal split in the sidewall of the brass or steel cup assembled on a plastic or paper shotshell.

A longitudinal rupture in the neck of a metallic cartridge case.

A circumferential rupture of the rim of a rimfire cartridge or shotshell.

The act or process of converting a military weapon to a sporting firearm, usually by removing unneeded accessories, and altering the barrel and/or stock.

Sporting arms are generally considered rifles and handguns up to and including 50 caliber and shotguns up to and including 10 gauge, with some limited exceptions pertaining to caliber, gauge, or type.

Ammunition for Sporting Arms. See Sporting Arms.

A shotshell load specifically designed to provide a widely spread pattern at a close range. Also called Scatterload, Bush Load, Thicket Load.

Handle of a revolver with a flat or squared end.

A cartridge or shell which produces projectile velocity and sound substantially lower than normal. May result in projectile and/or wads remaining in the bore.