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Antonio Pompili

Vincenzo L Turco

A projectile for a smooth bore gun includes a metal bullet, substantially de of lead, and a wad-flight control element of plastic material. The bullet is constituted by a metal body provided with an ogive with centering fins and comprises one or more cylindrical segments. The wad-flight control element comprises a container, connected to the bullet and containing the same, an amortizing portion and a cup for sealing off propellant gases. The amortizing portion and the sealing cup act to control the projectile during flight.

Projectiles for smooth bore shooting guns

Method for forming a projectile for a smooth bore gun from a metal bullet, ubstantially made of lead, and a wad-flight control element of plastic material. The bullet is constituted by a metal body provided with an ogive with centering fins and comprises one or more cylindrical segments. The wad-flight control element comprises a container, connected to the bullet and containing the same, an amortizing portion and a cup for sealing off propellant gases. The amortizing portion and the sealing cup act to control the projectile during its flight. The bullet is positioned in a mold by the ogive and the plastic is injection molded about the bullet and inserts to define the flight control element.

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Antonio Pompili