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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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Non-centre fire cased ammunition?

would be rimfire such as .17hm2, .17hmr, .22 short, .22 lr .22 mag, .22wa and 5 mm Remington Rimfire Magnum

What bullet has 43 TW stamped on the bottom?

43 TW is stamped on the bottom of the .50 BMG. They were developed in the early 1900s for the Browning .50 cal machine gun.

Do you have a picture of a british 303 and the size ammo they use?

Do a search for: British No.1 MkIII, No.4 Mk1, No. 5 Jungle carbine or British Enfield these are the three major models of the .303 British rifles.

Can 45 cal ammunition be used in any 45 cal gun auto and revolver?

45 ACP can be used in both auto and revolver. The revolver must have a 45 ACP cylinder.

Where is the Best place to buy ammunition online?

There is no "best" place. Vendors have sales, discounts, etc.. since they are in competition with each other. Don't forget to factor in S&H charges. Many times it is less expensive to buy locally.

What gun fires bullets very rapidly?

The Dillon Aero M134 Gatling gun fires either 2000 or 4000 rounds per minute, it is selectable.

Will a heaver bullet out penetrate a smaller bullet?

It depends on several factors, not just the size. Velocity and muzzle energy are also factors.

How much lead is in a 40 cal bullet?

If you mean how heavy is the bullet in a .40 caliber cartridge, the answer is, it ranges from about 150 grains to about 180 grains.

Can you fire other ammo from a .44 special?

No. The only lower power ammunition for a .44 special is the .44 Russian and .44 American, both of which are over 100 years old and were black powder cartidges. There are a few different factory loads for .44 special and the cartridge is fairly easy to reload giving you many more options. You must never try to fire .44 magnum through your .44 special because if you do succeed, you will likely damage the gun and possibly injure yourself.

What type of ammo for Remington sportsman 512 22 rifle?

Your rifle shoots short, long, and long rifle, and unlike most bolt action rifles has a fifteen round magazine. (very unusual for a bolt action)

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I have read that round-nose lead bullets work best in a 512. Others may not feed properly. I have never used any other kind, so I cannot vouch for that.

What is 45 70 ammunition?

Winchester 45-70 ammunition is still popular today.

Is us surplus m1 carbine ammo corrosive?

No

Ammunition made in the US for the M-1 carbine was never corrosive, since the gas piston is NOT meant to be disassembled by the user- which corrosive ammo would require. Some Chinese ammo was made in M-1 carbine with fake headstamps that was VERY corrosive.

Ammo boxes are made from what kind of metal?

THey are stamped sheet metal and I would say they are a mild steel. Check it out with a Magnet; if the magnet sticks then it is definitely steel. If it doesn't then that does not stick that it could be an alloy with some iron in it.

What is the most accurate bullet brand?

SIR IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION "WHAT IS THE MOST ACCURATE BRAND OF AMMO.

THE TRUTH IS MOST OF THEM ARE. THE ANSWER IS COMPLICATED BUT HER IS THE SIMPLE VERSION.

AMERICAN ,EUROPEAN, SOUTH AFRICAN, AND SOUTH AMERICAN , MAJOR MANUFACTURERS ALL MAKE EXCELLENT AMMO. BUT THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES IN THE FIREARM ITSELF. EACH DIFFERENT GUN HAS A CERTAIN AMMO BRAND AND BULLET TYPE IT LIKES. YOU CAN HAVE 2 IDENTICAL GUNS (SAME MODEL , MFG AND CALIBER.)ONE WILL LIKE ONE BRAND AND ONE WILL LIKE THE OTHER. ITS JUST A MATTER OF TRIAL AND ERROR.

PLUS THEN YOU GET INTO THE TYPE OF FIREARM.

SINGLE SHOT AND BOLT ACTION RIFLE ARE THE MOST ACCURATE OUT OF THE BOX.

THEN LEVER AND PUMP GUNS COME NEXT.

THEN AUTOMATICS COME LAST.

IN HAND GUNS SINGLE SHOT AND REVOLVERS TOP THE LIST THEN COME THE AUTOMATICS.

brendans gay CALIBER OF ROUND COMES INTO THE EQUATION / SOME CALIBERS ARE DESIGNED FOR SHORT TO MEDIUM RANGE. SOME ARE FOR LONG RANGE FLAT TRAJECTORY, AND ALL THIS TIES INTO THE PROJECTILE (FULL METAL JACKET SIERRA BOAT TAIL DESIGN PROJECTILE) IS FOR THE LONG RANGE FLAT SHOOTER.

FLAT NOSE AND OR HOLLOW POINT SQUARE BASE IS FOR SHORT RANGE.

NOW HOW ABOUT AMMO FOR SHOTGUNS / THERE ARE CARTRIDGES DESIGNED FOR SHORT RANGE LOW RECOIL ESTATE SHOOTING. THERE ARE CARTRIDGES DESIGNED FOR LONGER RANGE HIGHER ENERGY FOR WATERFOUL SHOOTING. THEN THERE ARE SLUGS FOR HUNTING FUR BEARING GAME. THEN THERE ARE CARTRIDGES DESIGNED FOR SELF-DEFENSE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.

NOW IF YOU ARE THROUGHLY CONFUSED YOU SHOULD BE. WE STUDY OUR WHOLE LIVES TO LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF FIREARMS, AMMO, SIGHTS. AND EVERY ONE OF US HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION ON THE SUBJECT.

IN SHORT IT BOILS DOWN TO WHAT IS BETTER A CHEVY OR A FORD ? THEIR IS NO ONE BRAND THAT YOU COULD SAY IS MORE ACCURATE THAN THE ur gay