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Spiral grooves cut into the inside of the barrel- known as rifling.
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What is purpose of rifling in a firearm?
Rifling causes the bullet to spin through the barrel and downrange. This spin stabilizes the bullet, allowing it to maintain a straight course to the target. Without the spin, accuracy would be dismal.
What are the 3 main types of firearm bullets?
non expanding bullets, Expanding bullets, and Frangible
Is firearm wear and tear a consideration for using lead bullets?
No
What is rifling of the firearm. give purpose in a firearm?
The rifling in a firearm is designed to cause the project (bullet) to spin, increase stability and accuracy.
How many bullets does a 38 special hold?
Two to six, depending on the make, model, and type of firearm.
Spin causes electrons to?
Spin causes electrons to exhibit magnetism.
What kind of bullets does a 32 revolver take?
It will depend on the firearm and the exact markings on the barrel.
Why do guns put spin on bullets?
Because of the rifling inside the barrel. If you want to know the purpose of that, the answer is, it causes the bullet to travel farther and more accurately, just like when you throw a football.
What causes a bullet to spin when fired?
Rifling in the barrel is actually grooves cut into the barrel by the manufacturer to cause the bullet to spin as it leaves the barrel. Before rifling the bullets would tend to tumble when they left the barrel causing them to have shorter range and be less accurate.
What is is possession of a firearm?
its when you have a gun or any weapon that fires bullets.
Why do gun barrels have grooves?
To make bullets spin so they fly straight.
How is a fully-automatic firearm different from a semi-automatic firearm?
Semi is one trigger pull one bullet Fully is one trigger pull many bullets
