How Inertia Operated Shotguns Work

Описание: A lot of people struggle with understanding inertia operation. I put this video together as a quick reference for how the principles work at a general level.

Three core parts - the floating mass, the drive/accumulator spring, and the bolt/lockup (which includes the receiver, furniture, and on most inertia operated guns, the barrel) work together to cycle the gun. The bolt/lockup will recoil after firing, pushing backwards towards the floating mass. The drive spring is situated between the floating mass and bolt/lockup, such that as the bolt/lockup moves back towards the floating mass, the spring gets compressed. As your body slows down the bolt/lockup (as you resist recoil), the now-compressed drive spring will force the floating mass backwards - the floating mass will then unlock the bolt group and cycle the action.

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