TERMS AND PHRASES EXPLAINED

[ron169]

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Could also be Expected Time of Arrival, depends on how its used

[Adk Rebel]

Could also be Expected Time of Arrival, depends on how its used

Or more frequently, Estimated Time of Arrival.

I always thought that SPR stood for Short Precision Rifle, but I guess I guessed wrong.

How about GAS

Gun
Acquistion
Syndrome


Rich

[rushca01]

Ok, I have one....YMMV...what the heck is this? Your Mileage May Very is what I have come to assume it means.

[marinesg1012]

that is what I think it means.

[evelynz8735]

This thread will be an ongoing work in progress. If you see an abbreviation not listed, or a term not defined, please PM me and I will add it in.


Abbreviations Explained For the 6.8 SPC (Special Purpose Cartridge)

Ammo Abbreviations:

HP-Hollow Point
BTHP- Boat Tail Hollow Point (Boat Tail refers to the tapering at the rear of the bullet which aids in accuracy in long term flight)
SP- Soft Point
OTM- Open Tip Match
FP-Flat Point
SPB- Small Primered Brass
LPB- Large Primered Brass
SSA- Silver State Armory http://www.silverstatearmory.com/
PH- ProHunter (Sierra 110gr Bullet)
ARSM- AR Short Magnum
BC- Ballistic Coefficient (Scientific Term used to describe how aerodynamic a bullet is. The lower the number, the greater effect outside forces exert on the bullet. The higher the number, the less it is effected by wind, air, etc.)


Firearm Abbreviations:
BCG- Bolt Carrier Group
GB- Gas Block
FH-Flash Hider
SS- Stainless Steel
CL- Chrome Lined
CM- Chrome Moly
FF-Free Float ( Term used to Describe a fore end that is not connected to the barrel, but only connected to the Receiver)
NM- Nation Match (Commonly used to describe upgraded triggers made for accuracy)
LPK- Lower Parts Kit (Set of parts used to complete a stripped lower receiver)
H-BAR- Heavy Barrel
BB- Bull Barrel
03C&R- Curios and Relics (Federal Firearms License issued to collectors)
03 FFL- Federal Firearms License (Gun Dealer)
SBR- Short Barreled Rifle (Rifle with barrel shorter than 16 inches and properly approved through the ATF)
AOW- Any Other Weapon (Weapon Classification by the ATF)
BATF- Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
ATF- See above
FCG- Fire Control Group (Trigger, Hammer and related Springs)
BUIS- Back Up Iron Site
RDS- Red Dot Scope/Site
DI- Direct Impingement (See Below)



Other Notable and common used Abbreviation:
BRD- Black Rifle Disease (Its Highly Contagious, Beware!)
SHTF- **** Hit The Fan (When the zombies Et al Attack)
.mil_- Of or pertaining to the Military
Mil-spec- Military Specifications
WOA- White Oak Armament
ARP- http://www.ar15performance.com
CTR- Magpuls Combat Type/Restrictive Buttstock http://www.magpul.com
UBR- Magpuls Utility/Battle Rifle Buttstock
MOE- Magpul’s Original Equipments line of accessories
SSS- Superior Shooting System
PRI- Precision Reflex Inc http://www.pri-mounts.com/
BCT- Bedford County Tactical http://www.befordcountytactical.com
LMT- Lewis Machine & Tool Co.

Thanks you for the post.
Hi guys, Im a newbie. Nice to join this forum.


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[68WJ]

Amazing, all these abbreviations about an EBR.

(evil black rifle)

[Ratdog68]

Wtf? Lol.... Omg...gtg

[244]

A helpful post! Here's some more:

IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
NC = Nitro Carburized (Melonite/Tenifer, etc.)
SMK = Sierra Match King
RDIAS = Registered Drop In Auto Sear ("Low Shelf" lower receivers will accept them)

[EWP]

A helpful post! Here's some more:

IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
NC = Nitro Carburized (Melonite/Tenifer, etc.)
SMK = Sierra Match King
RDIAS = Registered Drop In Auto Sear ("Low Shelf" lower receivers will accept them)

Like this, and it's not even a low shelf receiver

[244]

Apparently it was low enough!

How well does it work anyway (not mechanically, but reliability wise)?