Tapering (firearms), the Glossary
In firearms,Tapering refers to components that narrow down, similar to that of a conical fashion hence the name taper.[1]
Table of Contents
6 relations: Accurizing, Built-up gun, Fluting (firearms), Gun barrel, Squeeze bore, Target acquisition.
Accurizing
Accurizing is the process of improving the accuracy and precision of a gun (firearm or airgun).
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Built-up gun
A built-up gun is artillery with a specially reinforced barrel.
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Fluting (firearms)
Fluting is the removal of material from a cylindrical surface in a firearm, usually creating grooves. Tapering (firearms) and Fluting (firearms) are firearm components.
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Gun barrel
A gun barrel is a crucial part of gun-type weapons such as small firearms, artillery pieces, and air guns. Tapering (firearms) and gun barrel are firearm components.
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Squeeze bore
A squeeze bore, alternatively taper-bore, cone barrel or conical barrel, is a weapon where the internal barrel diameter progressively decreases towards the muzzle resulting in a reduced final internal diameter. Tapering (firearms) and squeeze bore are firearm components.
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Target acquisition
Target acquisition is the detection and identification of the location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of lethal and non-lethal means.
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