STACKED PROJECTILE LAUNCHER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

摘要

Provided is a barrel insert for use with a barrel containing a plurality of axially stacked projectiles. The barrel insert has a proximal and a distal end, the distal end adapted to engage a proximally disposed projectile disposed in the barrel. The barrel insert also defines an expansion volume for propellant gases for launching the proximally disposed projectile at a predetermined velocity.

主权项

1. A barrel assembly for a projectile launcher, comprising:
a barrel having a proximal end and a distal end, the barrel including a plurality of selectively launchable projectiles axially disposed therein; and a barrel insert having a proximal and a distal end, the distal end adapted to engage a proximally disposed projectile disposed in the barrel and including a wall across the distal end of the barrel insert, wherein the barrel insert defines an expansion volume for propellant gases for launching the proximally disposed projectile at a predetermined velocity, wherein a most proximally disposed projectile in engaged with the barrel insert.