self loading
/ˌsɛlfˈloʊdɪŋ/
adjective
- Describing a firearm that automatically loads the next round after firing, without needing to manually operate the action.
- The soldier carried a self-loading rifle that allowed for faster shooting.
- The museum displayed a historic self-loading pistol from the early 20th century.
- Hunters often prefer self-loading shotguns for quick follow-up shots.
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