Obturation
The process of a bullet expanding under pressure to fit the bore of the firearm, or a cartridge case expanding under pressure to seal the chamber.
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Letter O Firearms Glossary
OFFOregon Firearms Federation. OFF is a Pro-Gun rights group based in Oregon and was founded in 1998. Off HandTo shoot while standing and without bracing against anything. Sometimes it can also mean to shoot with your non-dominant hand. OgiveA type of curve represented by the curved section of a bullet between its bearing surface and its tip. Open BoltA type of firearm in which the action is in the open position and the chamber empty prior to firing. When the trigger is pressed the bolt moves forward, chambering a cartridge and firing it and returning to the open position. When firing is stopped the bolt remains open and the chamber empty. Open FrameRefers to a revolver frame that has no top-strap over the cylinder. Open SightsA common type of iron sights in which the rear sight is an open-topped U or a V or a square-notch shape and with a blade type front sight, in contrast to the closed circle commonly found in aperture sights. Open Tip MatchA rifle projectile made with the tip of the bullet open as a means of increasing accuracy as compared to standard military bullets that are made with a closed tip and an open base. The are not designed to expand like a hollow point bullet but may fragment. Optical SightUsually a telescopic firearm sight. OregunianA person living in the State of Oregon that is a firm supporter of the Second Amendment (plus the other nine Bill of Rights amendments) and generally will also be a firearms enthusiast.
OTMAbbreviation for Open Tip Match. Out of BatteryA semi-automatic is said to be out of battery when the slide fails to come all the way forward again after the gun has fired. This condition can be created by a misfeed, a dirty gun, weak springs, the shooter's thumbs brushing against the slide, riding the slide, or any of several other causes. Over TravelIf the trigger is able to continue moving to the rear after the shot has fired, the trigger is said to over-travel. Over-UnderCan also be spelled Over/Under, OverUnder or Over and Under. A firearm (most commonly a shotgun) with two barrels that are vertically aligned with each other, one on top of the other. Overbore AmmunitionSmall caliber bullets being used in large cases. E.g. .22 bullet in a .45 acp case. Overbore CapacityIs that combination of caliber, barrel length, bullet weight, and case volume which does not allow the complete burning of the charge of ballistically correct powder within the volume of case and barrel. OvershootA term used in artillery to indicate a projectile impact beyond the designated target. 3 Other Firearms Definitions You Need To KnowRailA feature on some guns which allows various aftermarket accessories to be attached the firearm such as flashlights or lasers. On pistols, if equipped, the rail is on the underside of the frame below the barrel. On rifles, a rain can be found above or below the barrel, with AR type rifles, the forestock can be made of rails allowing all kinds of attachments in various positions. Recoil OperationRecoil operation is an operating mechanism used in locked-breech, autoloading firearms. As the name implies, these actions use the force of recoil to provide energy to cycle the action. MainspringA strong spring which activates the striker or hammer of a firearm. |
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