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fire forming
Military; Firearms
The process of reshaping a metallic cartridge case to fit a new chamber by firing it within that chamber.
forcing cone
Military; Firearms
The tapered section at the rear of the barrel of a revolver that eases the entry of the bullet into the bore.
fouling shot
Military; Firearms
A fouling shot is a shot fired through a clean bore, intended to leave some residue of firing and prepare the bore for more consistent performance in subsequent shots. The first ...
forward assist
Military; Firearms
A button, found commonly on M16 and AR-15 styled rifles, usually located near the bolt closure, that when hit will push the bolt carrier forward, ensuring that the bolt is locked.
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