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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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Sw 686 357 magnum is it advisable to fire the magnum bullets or is this 'hard' on the gun?

This is the ammunition the gun is designed to fire, it is not hard on the gun.

Does anyone know where I can find an original ammo clip for a Cooey Model 64 .22. They were originally made of plastic Gun parts Corporation has the metal ones for the Model 64B but they do not wor?

Im not sure if your trying to restore your gun or use it. I talked to a guy at EllwoodEpps.com and he said they the model 64 only made the gun that accepts the plastic mag for two years and therefore the newer 64's will accept the mag you purchased at Gun Parts Corp. He said the plastic ones were crap. He did say that there is a conversion kit available which he has in stock for 35$ Canadian. This will allow you to use the Mag you purchased at Gun Parts Corp.

Hope this helps... and I hope he has two in stock cus i need one too

Can you shoot P 38 caliber ammo in a SW nickel Plated model 36 38 caliber revolver?

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO NOT EVEN TRY TO DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who manufactured G878 ammunition?

Kasey Jernberg did in the late 1800's.

Can an Iver Johnson Model 57 Target 9 shot revolver accommodate short long and long rifle twenty two shells?

Yes, although you should clean the sylinder thoroughly after firing longs or shorts to prevent corrosion at the end of the cylinder chamber that would interfere with long rifle cases.

How many pellets are in a buckshot shell?

No.of lead balls in one pound diameter of lead balls 10 0.76" (19.7 mm) 12 0.73" (18.5 mm) 16 0.66" (16.8 mm) 20 0.62" (15.6 mm) 28 0.55" (14.0 mm)000 Bu Number of shot determined by the guage and weight of shot in the shotshell 000 Buck = 6 shot per oz: 00 Buck = 8 Shot per oz; 0 Buck = 9 shot per oz; 1 Buck = 11 shot per oz; 2 buck = 15 shot per oz; 4 Buck = 21 shot per oz

What gun used 37mm shells?

The American infantry used an anti-take weapon that was the 37-mm Anti-Tank gun. Later, they adopted a 57-mm AT gun. These were light weapons which could be pulled by infantrymen. Each Infantry Regiment of an Infantry Division had one Anti-Tank Company and one Cannon Company, which could be used for direct support. However, they were primarily used as a defense in case infantry had to fall back.
Each Infantry Regiment had one Field Artillery Battalion for direct fire support which fired the 105mm Howitzer.

What shell do you use for a revelation model r330b?

the r330b is a 410 shotgun that is chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 in shell. so get some get some shells and have fun

What is the velocity of a 40 SW 165gr bullet?

I've shot and recorded 7 different 165gr Flat Point rounds indoors through my S&W M&P 40 and they've varied from 899 up to 1153 fps in 10 shot groups measured 5 ft from the 4.25 inch barrel. 4 brands of FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) clocked at an average of 899, 971, 1026 and 1077 fps, while 3 types from 2 brands of JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) defensive rounds ran a little hotter at 1082, 1097, and 1153 average fps. All of these were brand name factory ammunition with the exception of the fastest round @ 1153 FPS, it was "new brass" ammo from a commercial reloader labeled as .40 S&W +P @ 36,000 PSI, 1170 FPS, 502 FPE, 4 in. barrel.

Another major commercial reloader told me in an email that their new brass .40 S&W assembled with 155gr S***r Gold Dot (JHP) bullets "155 +p has 1200 FPS and 496 FPE while the 155 +p+ has 1300 FPS and 582 FPE" (Foot Pounds Energy) with pressures of 36,000 and 38,000 PSI respectively, but their customer service rep. (probably the owner/president) also cautioned me by writing "I have fired both these rounds in a M&P with no problems. I do feel that the +p+ round would shorten the life of the gun if it was fired in excess."

The SAAMI specification for .40 S&W is 35,000 PSI (same as .357 Magnum) and they don't list a .40 S&W +P spec. although SAAMI spec for 9mm Luger is 35,000 PSI and 9mm +P is 38,500. BTW, the SAAMI specs for the .45 ACP are considerably lower at 21,000 PSI normally and 23,000 PSI for the +P loads.

.40 S&W +P ammunition is not recommended unless the chamber fully supports the case head. Note that the .40 S&W G***k (G22, G23, G27, and G35) does NOT fully support the case head and most ammunition manufacturers recommend avoiding overpressure ammunition in non-fully supported firearms. The .40 S&W G***ks are excellent pistols (especially the G35) and are known to handle most/all SAAMI spec. brass/copper jacketed factory ammunition exceptionally well.

Finally, my favorite 165gr SMJ (Soft-point Metal Jacketed) bullet's outdoor performance is nearly identical to the 165 gr FMJ listed above (1077 fps @ 425 fpe.) The *brand name omitted* SMJ/FMJ groups the best for me. Shooting offhand open sights at 25 yards from a clean/cold barrel I usually place 6-7 SMJ or 8 FMJ out of 10 tight enough to be completely hidden under a business card centered on the target (vertical business card is my standard for the cranio-ocular cavity). Because of the SMJ's barrier penetrating ability and consistent expansion I load them as the bottom 10 rounds in my carry magazine, right under 5 - 180gr W********r R****r Bonded LE JHP, 1072 fps @ 459 fpe which also group very well from my pistol. From the relatively few times I've fired the 180 R****rs I can tell you that their kick is a little snappier but easily controllable.

I hope this helps answer your question.

What is the difference between full metal jacket and total metal jacket ammo?

1. The FMJ bullet still has the base of the lead core exposed, a TMJ head is usually used in match shooting and has the lead core completely encased in copper.

2. The full jacket of the TMJ or Total Metal Jacket prevents separation of the lead core with the copper jacket, preventing the lead from blowing out.

It is being used more and more as it also prevents much lead pollution as most of the lead expelled in the air by a firearm comes from vaporization of lead at the base of the bullet, which is covered by copper in the TMJ design.

A shotgun, whose shot shell base is covered by a plastic or paper wad, produces the most lead in the air because of the great number of lead pellets abrading the barrel.

A handgun or rifle shooting an exposed lead base bullet produces the next greatest amount of lead in the air.

The TMJ design produces the least lead pollution.

Do a .38 special revolver have bullets marks after it left the barrel?

A bullet that has left the barrel has marks left from its travel down the barrel.

How is a bullet fired?

The hammer of a gun hits the end of the cartridge. This ignites a chemical reaction creating a hot gas. The gas expands rapidly, propelling the bullet out of the barrel at high velocity.

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How fast can you die from a bullet wound?

Depends on where it hits you.

A head shot can kill you instantly.

A shot through the heart or a big blood vessel, it'll take you a few seconds to bleed out.

A shot through the lungs, maybe minutes to hours to suffocate and choke.

A gut shot might let you linger for Days until infection gets you.

Can a bullet exit a gun before you hear the blast?

Yes, it is will happen that way. The sound of the blast is caused by the release of gasses at the muzzle of the gun. Those gasses are trapped behind the bullet- pushing it- and are not released until the bullet leaves the gun.

How high can a rifle bullet travel straight up?

Depends on the rifle and the cartridge that it fires. A 30-06 firing a 180 grain bullet can reach just over 10,000 ft straight up. Data taken from Gen. Julian Hatcher's ballistic research for the US Army.

What is machine gun bullet size?

Machine guns come in a variety of sizes, from the 5.56x45mm cartridge used by the M16 and other NATO rifles, all the way up to the 14.5x115mm cartridge used by the KPV machine gun (anything 20mm and over is considered a cannon).

How far can a 45 ACP bullet travel?

In the case of the 1911A1 pistol, in .45 ACP, firing a standard 230 gr. round nosed bullet, when elevated to 33 degrees, the bullet will travel 2096 ft. Not accurately, but that is it's maximum RANGE. When fired from a carbine or submachinegun, the range may be greater.

Where can you find ammunition for a browning 6mm35 pistol?

That is also known as .25ACP, most gun shops carry it.

Can you ship rifle ammo by mail?

No. Loaded ammunition- rifle, pistol, or shotgun is NOT mailable. It may be shipped by UPS GROUND. You will need to ship from a UPS hub, or arrange a pickup. The UPS Stores are not hubs, and may refuse to accept it. Package must be marked ORM-D, Cartridges, small arms. It is not classed as HAZMAT if shipment is 66 lbs or less.

What kind of bullet was capable of shattering bones in the Civil War?

The standard rifle in the American Civil war fired a large (.69 caliber) slow, heavy, soft lead bullet. In some cases, they fired a large round lead ball, mixed with smaller buckshot (known as buck and ball) in others, a hollow based bullet, known as a Minie Ball. The combination of weight, slow speed, and very soft lead could shatter a bone in an unlucky shot.

Can 2 3-4in shells be shot from a 3in chamber?

Yes, However, the reverse is not true- 3 inch shells may NOT be safely fired in a gun chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells.