Metford system of rifling

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rifling system
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:.303_British_cartridge
gptkbp:bornIn gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:characterizedBy polygonal grooves
gptkbp:competesWith gptkb:Enfield_rifling
gptkbp:designedFor military applications
gptkbp:developedBy 19th century
gptkbp:enhances bullet stability
gptkbp:firstHeld Metford rifle
gptkbp:hasGoals various military conflicts
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn modern rifling designs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Metford system of rifling
gptkbp:improves accuracy
gptkbp:influencedBy German_rifling_techniques
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:William_Metford
gptkbp:isActiveIn engineering studies
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith the_Lee-Metford_rifle
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor historical firearms exhibitions
gptkbp:isChallengedBy newer rifling technologies
gptkbp:isCompatibleWith various bullet types
gptkbp:isConsidered a precursor to modern rifling techniques
a significant advancement in rifling technology
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn gun enthusiast forums
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn firearms literature
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy shooting accuracy tests
gptkbp:isExaminedBy historical texts on firearms.
gptkbp:isExpectedTo gun collectors
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn military museums
gptkbp:isNotableFor the evolution of military rifles
gptkbp:isNotedFor its unique groove profile
gptkbp:isPartOf firearm technology history
traditional rifling systems
gptkbp:isPromotedBy gun manufacturers
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy shooting sports organizations
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor its innovative design
gptkbp:isReferencedIn academic papers
gptkbp:isSimilarTo other polygonal rifling systems
gptkbp:isStudiedIn firearms historians
gptkbp:isTrainedIn advancements in firearm design
ballistic experiments
gptkbp:isUsedIn target shooting
gptkbp:isUtilizedIn precision shooting
gptkbp:isVisitedBy some competitive shooters
the_Victorian_era
gptkbp:notableFor long-range accuracy
gptkbp:reduces lead fouling
gptkbp:replacedBy Rifling systems with deeper grooves
gptkbp:requires specific bullet design
gptkbp:usedIn firearms