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Ballistic optimizing system for rifles

US5279200A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41C27/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ballistic optimizing system for use on a preferably bedded rifle comprising a movable weight element secured to the end of a rifle barrel such that said weight element can be moved axially along said barrel to change the effective weight applied for dampening purposes and having an indicator for indicating the relative position of said weight element on said barrel and further including an additional weight releasably secured to said movable weight element and ports through said weight element to allow gas escape.

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