Channel-forming propellant compression die and method

Abstract

One possible embodiment of the invention is a channel-forming propellant compression die generally comprising a die body having a cylindrical body that forms a centerline longitudinal body channel that continuously connects two open body ends; a compression plug that has a plug body forming a double open-ended plug channel, the compression plug adjustably connects to the centerline longitudinal body channel; a channel-forming plunger that movably located within the double open-ended plug channel; a spring that contacts one end of the channel-forming plunger, and a compression cap that removably attaches to unattached open plug end of the compression plug to adjust the tension of the spring acting upon the channel forming plunger.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A channel-forming propellant compression die comprising:
 (A) a die body that is cylindrical and further forms a centerline longitudinal body channel that continuously connects a first open body end to a second open body end;   (B) a compression plug that has a plug body forming a double open-ended plug channel that continuously connects a first open plug end to a second open plug end, the compression plug adjustably connects to the centerline longitudinal body channel;   (C) a channel-forming plunger that moves within the double open-ended plug channel;   (D) a spring that is removably received within the double open-ended plug channel to contact one end of the channel forming plunger; and   (E) a compression cap that removably attaches to the compression plug to adjust the tension of the spring upon the channel forming plunger.   
     
     
         2 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 1  wherein the double open-ended plug channel further forms a shoulder that prevents the channel-forming plunger from passing entirely through double open-ended plug channel. 
     
     
         3 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 2  wherein the one end is disk-shaped so as to come to rest upon the shoulder to prevent the channel forming plunger from entirely leaving the double open-ended plug channel. 
     
     
         4 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 1  wherein the one end is moveably held captive within the double open-ended plug channel. 
     
     
         5 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 1  wherein the tension of the spring upon the channel forming plunger is adjusted to assist the movement of the channel forming plunger through a propellant charge that is held in a firearm ammunition cartridge. 
     
     
         6 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 1  wherein the placement of compression plug relative to the die body adjusts to both a depth to which the first open plug end will penetrate within a firearm ammunition cartridge case and a range of movement for the channel forming plunger relative to the die body. 
     
     
         7 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 1  wherein the channel-forming plunger moves within the double open-ended centerline longitudinal body channel. 
     
     
         8 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 7  wherein the channel-forming plunger moves past the first open body end. 
     
     
         9 . The channel-forming propellant compression die of  claim 1  wherein the centerline longitudinal body channel is threaded to mate and removably connect to a threaded exterior of the plug body. 
     
     
         10 . A round of firearm ammunition comprising:
 (A) a firearm ammunition cartridge forming a hollow interior that continuously connects an open cartridge end to an enclosed end;   (B) an ignition means for igniting a propellant charge, the ignition means being supported by the enclosed end;   (C) the propellant charge forming an ignition channel; and   (D) a bullet sealing the open cartridge end to encapsulate the propellant charge within the hollow interior.   
     
     
         11 . The round of firearm ammunition of  claim 10  wherein the ignition channel is a double open ended ignition channel continuously connecting a first channel open end and second channel open end. 
     
     
         12 . The round of firearm ammunition of  claim 11  wherein the second channel open end is not enclosed by the bullet. 
     
     
         13 . The round of firearm ammunition of  claim 11  wherein the second channel open end is sealed by the bullet. 
     
     
         14 . The round of firearm ammunition of  claim 11  wherein the second channel open end is distal from the enclosed end. 
     
     
         15 . The round of firearm ammunition of  claim 11  wherein the first channel open end is proximate to the ignition means. 
     
     
         16 . The round of firearm ammunition of  claim 15  wherein an ignition flash created by the ignition means can reach and enter into the first channel open end. 
     
     
         17 . A method of operating a firearm ammunition comprising the following steps:
 (A) providing a firearm capable of shooting cartridge firearm ammunition;   (B) providing at least one round of firearm cartridge ammunition comprising a cartridge case containing a propellant ignition means for igniting a propellant charge, the propellant charge forming an ignition channel and a bullet that connects with the cartridge case to encapsulate the propellant charge with a hollow interior of the case;   (C) loading the one round of cartridge ammunition into the firearm;   (D) using the firearm in a manner that activates the propellant ignition means; and   (E) causing the propellant ignition means to create an ignition flash.   
     
     
         18 . The method of operating a firearm ammunition of  claim 17  wherein the causing the propellant ignition means to create an ignition flash further comprises step of directing the ignition flash into the ignition channel. 
     
     
         19 . The method of operating a firearm ammunition of  claim 17  wherein the causing the propellant ignition means to create an ignition flash further comprises a step of the passing of the ignition flash only through the channel open end that is proximate to an enclosed end of the cartridge. 
     
     
         20 . The method of operating a firearm ammunition of  claim 17  wherein the causing the propellant ignition means to create an ignition flash to feed into the longitudinal centerline ignition channel further comprises a step of passing the ignition flash through both channel open ends of the ignition channel.