WAD FOR SMALL SHOT CARTRIDGE Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: ammunition, in particular, small shot cartridges furnished with a water-resistant wad. SUBSTANCE: the wad has a cup for small shots and a wad component, having at least one flexible bulge projecting outside like a funnel. The wad component is positioned under the cup for small shots, and the flexible bulge is coupled with the inner surface of the small shot cartridge. The wad provides for sealing against penetration of moisture in the propellant charge enclosed in the small shot cartridge. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 12 cl, 3 tbl, 4 dwg