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pinfire

Military; Firearms

An obsolete type of brass cartridge in which the priming compound is ignited by striking a small pin which protrudes radially from just above the base of the cartridge.

plinking

Military; Firearms

Informal target shooting done at non-traditional targets such as tin cans, glass bottles, and balloons filled with water.

powerhead

Military; Firearms

A specialized firearm used underwater that is fired when in direct contact with the target.

bang stick

Military; Firearms

A specialized firearm used underwater that is fired when in direct contact with the target.

pump-action

Military; Firearms

A rifle or shotgun in which the handgrip can be pumped back and forth in order to eject a spent round of ammunition and to chamber a fresh one. It is much faster than a ...