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nitriding

Military; Firearms

A case hardening processes that diffuse nitrogen and carbon into ferrous metals at sub-critical temperatures to improve scuffing resistance, fatigue properties and corrosion ...

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.

fouling

Military; Firearms

The accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces. The fouling material can consist of either powder, lubrication residue, or bullet material such as lead or copper.

frangible

Military; Firearms

A bullet that is designed to disintegrate into tiny particles upon impact to minimize their penetration for reasons of range safety, to limit environmental impact, or to limit the ...