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Components include a cartridge case, a primer, powder and projectile- a bullet or shot.
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What are The basic components of cartridges and shotshells?
Centerfire pistol and rifle ammunition consists of a case, primer, powder and bullet. Shotgun shells consist of hull, primer, powder, wad and shot.
Fbasic parts of a rifle and shoutgun ammunition?
I'm guessing that your question is "What are the basic parts of rifle and shotgun ammo?"Rifle- A rifle cartridge is made up of:PrimerbrasspowderbulletShotgun- A shotgun cartridge is made up of:Primershellpowderwaddingbb's(or slug/other projectile)
What are the kinds of ammunition?
Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun, Artillery
Why does a rifle have less kick then a shotgun?
It depends on the comparative charges of the ammunition. A rifle can have more recoil than a shotgun.
How is the ammunition for a rifle different from ammunition from a shotgun?
In general. a rifle fires a single projectile that is designed to be spun by the grooves inside the gun barrel. A shotgun fires a much larger diameter shell. This is filled with multiple round lead pellets. The weight of all the pellets in one shell is usually greater than the weight of a rifle bullet, but they do not travel as fast, and are not meant to be spun when fired.
How do you become a professional hunter?
Enter shooting and hunting tournaments. Make sure that you have the correct license, ammunition and rifle or shotgun for the competition.
Basic safety rules for cleaning a rifle?
Step 1 is always to clear the rifle- that is, to check, and insure that the rifle is unloaded, and that there is no ammunition in the chamber OR in the magazine. Where possible, leave the action of the rifle open.
How old do you have to be to buy a gun and ammunition in California?
Buying a gun from a dealer is controlled by Federal law- 18 for a rifle or shotgun, 21 for a handgun.
How old do you have to be in the US to purchase firearms?
18 years of age for a rifle or shotgun, same with corresponding bullets. 21 to purchase handguns and handgun ammunition.
Were can you buy ammunition?
That depends on where you live and how restrictive your local regulations are, but any sporting goods store will carry a variety of ammunition. Most Walmarts and many pawn shops have a sporting goods section. By federal law (in the US) you must be 18 to purchase ammunition for a rifle or shotgun and 21 to purchase pistol ammunition.
What is a birdshot?
A birdshot is a small lead shot, or ammunition, used in shotgun shells, or a rifle or pistol cartridge containing small shot instead of a single projectile.
How old must you be to buy gun ammunition in Minnesota?
18 for rifle or shotgun, 21 for handguns. This is set by Federal law. 18 US code, section 922
