Letter: T

A device to hold a telescope on a firearm.

A sight containing optical elements which magnifies the target.

The lowest temperature to which the surface of material must be raised for the combustion of the material to become self-sustaining.

1. On firearms, it is the projecting part of wood components which fit into the receiver or frame. 2. On ammunition, that portion of the rimfire bullet which fits into the cartridge case, from bullet base to bottom of band. Also called Heel. See Heel.

The branch of ballistics related to the effects of projectiles at or inside the target.

The remaining energy of a projectile at the point of impact.

The remaining velocity of a projectile at the point of impact. See Striking Velocity.

A barrel of special dimensions used for testing ammunition.

A rifle stock which has an abnormally long fore-end, but which does not reach the muzzle.

A latch used on some revolvers to release the cylinder. Sometimes called a “Thumb Latch”.