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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2012
David K. Schluckebier, Benton, AR (US);
Kevin R. Cross, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Ricky J. Buckmaster, Cabot, AR (US);
Spencer D. Wildman, Prospect, KY (US);
David K. Schluckebier, Benton, AR (US);
Kevin R. Cross, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Ricky J. Buckmaster, Cabot, AR (US);
Spencer D. Wildman, Prospect, KY (US);
RA Brands, L.L.C., Madison, NC (US);
Abstract
A wad or basewad for ammunition includes an ignition chamber. The ignition chamber can be integrally formed with the payload wad, basewad, or battery cup or can be attached to the payload wad, basewad, or battery cup. The ignition chamber communicates with a primer of the ammunition to receive and contain the primer blast for at least an initial period of time. This facilitates faster initial ignition of the propellant of the ammunition, and consequently allows higher performance levels to be achieved. Other advantages regarding other applications of this invention include cleaner burning loads, greater economy, and lower perceived recoil.