Study Flashcards
1
Q
Centers the projectile when being loaded
A
Centering slope
2
Q
Lands and grove engage the rotating band on projectile
A
Forcing cone
3
Q
Threaded end of tube where breech block is threaded onto
A
Breach recess
4
Q
Portion of the muzzle end of I’ve where lands and groves have been removed
A
Counter bore
5
Q
Holds propellant at all elevations
A
Swiss grove
6
Q
Main bore
A
200 inches
Contains 48 lands and groves
7
Q
Cannon tube
A
M776
Steel alloy
