REMINGTON IS SHOOTING FOR A DIFFERENT DESIGN.Byline: Keith Lair Staff Writer NORCO Norco, city (1990 pop. 23,302), Riverside co., SE Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1964. Diversified agriculture is being displaced by rapid urban development. Lubricating oils are manufactured. State prisons for men and women are nearby. - Remington's Ray Kiske says his company's electronic impulse firing pins are the wave of the future. The rifle firing system In demolition, a system composed of elements designed to fire the main charge or charges. was introduced in January, but with the gun remaining unavailable to consumers, it's still in the future. ``They haven't shipped it yet,'' said Shirley Andrews, owner of outdoor sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport chain Turner's Outdoorsman. But the gun - along with new firearms This is an extensive list of small arms — pistol, machine gun, grenade launcher, anti-tank rifle — that includes variants. : Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A
``This is not the first time there's been an electronic firing Electronic firing refers to the use of an electric current to fire a cartridge, instead of a percussion cap. In modern firearm designs, a firing pin and percussion cap are used to ignite the propellant in the cartridge and propels the bullet forward. pin,'' Kiske admits, ``but it is a different design than the others.'' Remington EtronX The mechanism, for the Model 700 rifle, is designed for competition shooting. It shortens the time between the pulling of the trigger and release of the bullet and it eliminates recoil recoil /re·coil/ (re´koil) a quick pulling back. elastic recoil the ability of a stretched object or organ, such as the bladder, to return to its resting position. . That allows for a steadier shot at the target with more accuracy. The unit is battery-operated and the electronics send an impulse, telling the rifle to fire the bullet. It has been tested at 40 degrees below zero and requires a special primer load. Information: (800) 243-9700. Beretta be·ret·ta or ber·ret·ta n. Variants of biretta. AL391 Urika Beretta has redesigned its gas valve flanges on its 12- and 20-gauge shotguns to improve loads and better recoil. ``It's easier to point, easier to shoot and makes you a better shooter,'' Jim Ferry said. ``It makes it easier to hit your target.'' The gas-compensating valve allows loads of 24 grams (7/8 ounces) to 57 grams (2 ounces). ``There is a little more of a friendly design,'' Ferry said. The barrel length is between 24 and 32 inches and the gun weighs between 5.95 pounds (for the competition 20-gauge) and 7.28 pounds (for the field 12-gauge guns). Information: (301) 283-2191. Benelli Nova The Benelli Nova is a standard pump action shotgun, popular among hunters and defense enthusiasts. Its most innovative and distinguishing feature is a one-piece receiver and buttstock, made of steel-reinforced polymer. pump The Italian company has introduced its first pump action shotgun A pump action shotgun, also called 'slide action repeating shotgun' or 'slide action shotgun', are a class of shotguns that are distinguished in the way in which spent shells are extracted and fresh ones are chambered. . The 12-gauge guns, with between 2 3/4 and 3 1/2 chamber sizes, uses the company's autoloader system, eliminating the need of heavy steel receivers and a wood butt. Instead, there is one unit in a glass-reinforced thermopolymer shell. All models had three choke tubes, modified and full. Barrel sizes are between 4 and 28 inches and the weight is between 7.8 and 8 pounds. Information: (301) 283-6981. Weatherby Mark V Super VarmintMaster A lightweight barrel is an advantage for shooting coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, or other small game with this rifle, Dennis Greyshock says. ``It makes alignments and quick movements effortless,'' he said. The rifle comes in calibers between .223 Remington and .308 Winchester. It weighs 8.5 pounds. Information: (805) 466-1761. 450 Marlin The lever shotgun is being favorably compared to .45-70s Governments. It is supposed to deliver a greater velocity and energy performance over factory-loaded 45/70 cartridges. Information: (203) 239-5621. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Sam Cortez, a manager in the Turner Outdoorsman sporting goods chain, holds a new pump shotgun from Benelli, the Nova. It weighs between 7.8 and 8 pounds. Michael Haering/Staff Photographer |
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