bolt carrier

collocation in English

meaningsofboltandcarrier

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bolt
noun[C]
uk
/bəʊlt/us
/boʊlt/
a metal bar on a door or window that slides across to lock ...
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carrier
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkær.i.ər/us
/ˈker.i.ɚ/
a person or thing that ...
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(Definition ofboltandcarrierfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It uses short stroke gas piston that pushes the massiveboltcarrierwith rotating bolt.
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The two-piece bolt assembly consists of a breech (bolt head) andboltcarrier.
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The two-piece bolt mechanism consists of a bolt head that contains two cylindrical rollers and a wedge-shaped locking piece, attached to a heavyboltcarrier.
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The bolt bears a piston head and the cavity in theboltcarrieris the piston sleeve.
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Theboltcarriercontinues rearward with the momentum it acquired in the initial phase.
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When the cartridge pushes against the bolt face, the lever moves theboltcarrierrearward at an accelerated rate relative to the light bolt.
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This forces theboltcarrierrearward at a much greater velocity and delays movement of the bolt head.
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Theboltcarrierrides rearward on two rails on either side of the barrel, operating the mechanism.
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Gas piston operating systems alleviate these problems, but can be the cause of other issues such asboltcarriertilt.
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Spent cartridge casings are ejected downward through an opening in theboltcarrierand receiver.
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Once theboltcarriermoves to the rear a small distance, excess gas is vented through holes in its side.
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The pressure build-up in front of the piston head pushes the piston andboltcarrierrearward.
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The gas piston pushes theboltcarrierrearward, where it is returned to the forward and locked position by a spring.
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A bolt hold-open device locks theboltcarrierassembly back after the last round has been fired.
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A spring-loaded dust shield mounted on theboltcarrierallows theboltcarrierto return to ready position.
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When hit it pushes theboltcarrierforward, ensuring that the bolt is locked.
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The gas enters a chamber formed between the rear of the bolt and the inside of theboltcarrier.
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When the trigger is pulled, the bolt andboltcarriermove forward under the power of the recoil spring.
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