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Ammunition

Ammunition comes in many different forms and sizes. It may be purchased retail or loaded at home. The type of ammunition used in the same firearm can vary greatly depending on the purpose.

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What is the fastest 22 250 ammo?

express sonic power FMJ sharp point. its the fastest, its from Russia.

What are bullet characteristics and why are they useful in matching a bullet to a gun?

The first characteristics are size, shape and weight of the bullet, since that will direct attention towards a given group of firearms- a bullet is about .357 inches in diameter we know was NOT fired from a .22 or a .45. Next are the marks engraved on the surface of the bullet by the rifling of the gun. Those marks, known as striations, can help narrow our search for the type of gun. The number of marks, and the direction and rate of twist are key. Finally the striations have microscopic marks. Those can be matched to the only gun that will produce identical striations.

What type of rifle bullet is illegal for big game hunting in most states?

Full metal jacket. More likely to wound an animal than to kill it cleanly.

What happens when a diamond is hit by a bullet?

Diamond's scratch 'hardness' is the highest amongst naturally formed minerals. The only thing that can scratch it, is itself. However it is not 'tough'.

Basically, Diamond is brittle. A blow from a solid object may crack it. If a diamond was struck by a bullet, it might shatter.

Will 357 semi automatic pistol shoot 38 special bullets?

No - neither a semi-automatic .357 Magnum nor a semi-automatic .357 Sig will. .357 Magnum revolvers can fire .38 Special rounds because 1: they feed from a cylinder which can accommodate the shorter .38 Special round and 2: unlike a firearm with a chamber, the cylinders in a revolver do not need to be headspaced.

Where is the ammo rack on SU-152 WoT?

The Ammo racks were each side of the gun on the upper hull sides, rounds were stored horizontally 2 deep and 4 -5 high, this may not help but the configuration was similar to the later ISU 152 However the angle of the hull is different and allows for 2 racks forward and two aft where in the ISU 152 there are 3 racks one side 2 aft and 1 forward, and two aft on the opposite side with a few additional rounds stored up right.

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What is the drop per hundred yards for a 55 grain 223 rifle bullet?

The drop is not a straight like, but a curve that increases as distance increases (a parabola) since speed is decreasing. Winchester has a ballistic calculation system on line that will let you plot the trajectory of a rifle bullet at different ranges. As asked, there is no way to answer.

What ammo do i use for my 380 hand gun?

380 auto. Many good brands of ammo out there.

What type ammo used in the mangonel?

Mostly stones shaped to be round enough to toss.

Would it be legal to bring a shotgun and ammo from NY to PA via car for about a week and a half and shoot it?

If you can legally possess the shotgun, transport it unloaded, locked in the trunk, and shoot in an area where legal to do so, then yes.

What ammunition can be used in Dan Wesson 357 magnum ctg?

Any .357 Magnum revolver (this does not apply to automatics or any other type of firearm) can fire .357 Magnum and .38 Special cartridges.

How much Will a 243 bullet drop at 300 yards?

Depends on the loading, and the zeroed range. An 80 grain bullet zeroed at 100 yards will be about 10.2 inches below the line of sight at 300.

What type of bullet does Italian Carcano M91 38 bolt-action rifle use?

In 1938 the 7.35 Carcano round was introduced, but most were either exported or later refitted back to the 6.5 round, so a Model 91 38 will use one or the other of the 6.5x52 Carcano or 7.35 x 51 Carcano. The barrel should be marked 6.5 or 7.35, but if not, have the barrel slugged.

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.

What is best ammo for 300 win mag?

To get the best acurecy out of a 300 win mag would be to start reloading;moly coated 175 grain sieara matchking, N560 vita vuri powder and winchester brass. Expierment with with diferent charges I had the best luck with 75gn. BUT! the older models can not take that hi of charge. Seat the bullet out to about five thou. behind the rifling. but if you dont want to reload then the best ammo would be

BLACK HILLS ammo with 175gn matchking molly

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the matchking does work great for hunting "great expantion"

What date did the NVA blow up 60 Tons of ammo in the ammo dump in Quang Tri?

I was in 64th Finance section in Quang Tri in '71. The dump went up sometime in August of '71. It rained ordinance down on top of us several miles from the dump. EOD squads had to remove M79 grenade rounds from our compound.

What ammo can you use with a Smith and Wesson Model 15-3?

What it is chambered for. SHould be marked on the barrel. Have a gunsmith check it out.

How big is the Barrett M82 sniper rifle bullet?

The M82 was made in 2 calibers. The original used the .50 BMG cartridge, which fires a bullet that is .510 inches in diameter. The weight of the bullet varies depending on WHICH bullet is used, but is in the area of 700 grains weight. The later version of the M82 was made in caliber .416 Barrett. This is, as the name suggests, a .416 inch bullet that weighs 400 grains.