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| − | '''Wadding''' is essentialy a [[sabot]] that mearly fits behind the projectiles, and it preforms | + | '''Wadding''' is essentialy a [[sabot]] that mearly fits behind the projectiles, and it preforms essentially the same function, but is easier to construct than an enclosing sabot. |
They are often used to keep a delicate projectile from exploding upon firing, and/or to seal up small power-sapping gaps between projectile and barrel. [http://forums.spudtech.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=129 common waddings]. | They are often used to keep a delicate projectile from exploding upon firing, and/or to seal up small power-sapping gaps between projectile and barrel. [http://forums.spudtech.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=129 common waddings]. | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 15 September 2006
Wadding is essentialy a sabot that mearly fits behind the projectiles, and it preforms essentially the same function, but is easier to construct than an enclosing sabot.
They are often used to keep a delicate projectile from exploding upon firing, and/or to seal up small power-sapping gaps between projectile and barrel. common waddings.
