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rifle
A rifle is a long-barrelled firearm designed for accurate shooting, with a barrel that has a helical pattern of grooves (rifling) cut into the bore wall. In keeping with their focus on accuracy, rifles are typically designed to be held with both hands and braced firmly against the shooter's shoulder via a buttstock for stability during shooting. Rifles are used extensively in warfare, self defense, law enforcement, crime (most notably assassinations), hunting, and shooting sports.
The term was originally rifled gun, with the verb rifle referring to the early modern machining process of creating groovings with cutting tools. By the 20th century, the weapon had become so common that the modern noun rifle is now often used for any long-shaped handheld ranged weapon designed for well-aimed discharge activated by a trigger (e.g., personnel halting and stimulation response rifle, which is actually a laser dazzler).
Like all typical firearms, a rifle's projectile (bullet) is propelled by the contained deflagration of a combustible propellant compound (originally black powder, later cordite, and now nitrocellulose), although other propulsive means such as compressed air are used in air rifles, which are popular for vermin control, small game hunting, competitive target shooting and casual sport shooting (plinking).
The distinct feature that separates a rifle from the earlier smoothbore long guns (e.g., arquebuses, muskets) is the rifling within its gun barrel. The raised areas of a barrel's rifling are called lands, which make contact with and exert torque on the projectile as it moves down the bore, imparting a spin around its longitudinal axis. When the projectile leaves the barrel, this spin persists and lends gyroscopic stability to the projectile due to conservation of angular momentum, preventing yawing and tumbling in flight. This allows the use of more elongated and aerodynamically efficient bullets (as opposed to the spherical balls used in smoothbore muskets) and thus improves range and accuracy.
AR15 Parts and Hogue Mini-14 stock for sale!
1. New Guntec USA AR-15 Drop-In M-LOK Carbine Handguard FDE: $65.00
2. New AR15 pistol grip: $6.00
3. AR15 charging handle SOLD!!!
4. New set of AR15 Hogue Red Lava rifle length butt stock and grip: SOLD!!
5. New Hogue Rubber molded Mini-14 rifle...
Looking for a Colt SP1 to purchase either in the rifle or carbine variant. I'm located in Phoenix willing to drive to make a deal or pay for shipping costs to my FFL.
16" rifle has a anderson lower and a billet upper not sure the manufacturer on the upper has a cmg trigger and 15" key mod rail in FDE and comes with 200 rounds of .223 and has a NC star red dot . And has spikes tactical .556 BCG nickel boron finish would like to trade for a .223 lever action or...
I have 6 new/unopened boxes of 1000 piece CCI #400 Small Rifle primers for sale. I purchased these about 1 year ago and they have been stored indoors in a cool dry cabinet. $100 each or $550 for all 6. Preference to person that takes all.
EDIT: or make offer
Bought this rifle brand new 3 weeks ago and then a friend sold me his built AR so this one is up for grabs. I haven't even shot it yet. It's brand new. I threw away the box but kept the proof of purchase. Has been stored in my safe since purchased. Paid $749.99 plus tax. Asking $750 cash firm...
Hey gents- I was doing some research on a new hunting rifle and found an article that said the number one grab was the new Sako S20. Not sure if $1600 is worth it or if anyone has heard good things? Any suggestions on a new setup would be aprecited thanks in advance.
Beeman RS2 Air Rifle W/Scope Combo in .22 Cal. This air rifle is in brand new condition.
4 x 32 scope. European hardwood stock.
Fiber optic front and rear sights.
Adjustable trigger.
No trades.
So I desperately need primers. Willing to trade some super old but still good Remington 8 1/2 primers for them at a 2 for 1 rate. Or I can pay cash......or I have some ar parts to trade
I am in the market for a Rossi or like type 357 Magnum rifle ( 18-20 inch barrel) Can trade .22 with ( lots) of ammo as part payment...( Cash for the difference..)
Please advise in the northern Az area...
R/s
Robert
I have a Benjamin Legacy model B1K77 air rifle cal.177 with a Crossman 4X32 scope for sale
comes with a tin of ammo. For sale to be picked up only in Las Vegas This is in very nice condition.
Call me if interested. JOHN 702-822-2355 ($125.00)
I have a Benjamin Legacy model B1K77 air rifle cal.177 with a Crossman 4X32 scope for sale. Comes with a tin of ammo For sale only in Las Vegas
Call me if interested JOHN 702-822-2355
AR15 parts & Hogue Mini 14 rifle stock for sale!
1. New AR15 OD Green rifle length round handguards: SOLD!!
2. New AR15 OD Green BlackHawk Knoxx pistol grip: $18.00
3. New AR15 M4 FDE Carbine length free float tubular handguards: SOLD!!
4. New AR15 Foliage Green rifle length round...