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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.
3,450 Questions
What does 30-30 indicate regarding ammunition?
It used to indicate 30 caliber, 30 grains of smokeless powder. Not sure if that is still true. It started out as 30WCF meaning 30 caliber Winchester Center Fire. Marlin used 30-30 to make their models.
How far can a 17 caliber rifle bullet travel?
There are several different .17 caliber catridges- some rimfire, some centerfire.
Is 32 ammo the same as380 ammo?
definitely not. .32 ammunition is .32 caliber though the actual diameter of the bullet is usually between .315 and .319 inches. .380 ammunition is .355 inches in diameter (9mm) and would not fit down the barrel of a .32 caliber gun.
The British army was one of the first to make this which is a pointed bullet
Can you shoot 32 auto ammo in your 32 pistol?
Yes that what it takes. It should be marked on the barrel.
What is the difference between a 22 long rifle bullet and a 223 bullet?
The .22 Long Rifle is a rimfire, whereas the .223 Remington is a centerfire cartridge. The .223 uses a longer 'spitzer' projectile vs. the rounded projectile of the .22 LR. The .223 tends to be a heavier projectile, and has a much higher velocity than the .22 LR.
What ammo is recommended for the marlin model 55 12 ga goose gun?
Waterfowl now requires steel shot. Check your barrel to see if you can shoot 3" Mag rounds. If so, that's the best thing going for geese. BB or "T" work well for the longer shots common for geese.
Where can I buy .22 caliber long rifle bullets?
Pretty much any place where ammo is sold. Gun shops, some retail chains, etc.
What is the benefit if any between 147 grain standard ammo and 124 grain plus p?
The 147 and 124 grain are bullet weights. The 124 grain bullet loaded to higher pressures (+P) will have a higher velocity than the standard load with a heavier 147 bullet. As far as penetration goes, I have seen tests where the 147 grain out performed the 115 grain +P but the 124 grain +P should be a good all around round.
Can you use 38 or 38 special bullet in a rifle?
To the best of my knowledge, no manufacturer has even made a .38 Special rifle, so no. .38 Special can be used in .357 Magnum revolvers, but that's because revolvers don't have a headspaced chamber - this cannot be done in firearms which have a headspaced chamber (as rifles typically do).
Can you shoot 5.56 ammo in Remington r15?
The R-15 uses SAAMI .223 Remington chambers and is not recommended for use with 5.56 ammo. Stick with commercial .223 and you'll be fine.
Does m-16 rifle ammunition tumble?
After impact, it can tumble, as can all ammo. In flight, it does not.
Ruger is the name of the company that made the pistol. .380 ACP is the cartridge size. ACP stands for Automatic Colt Pistol- part of the cartridge name, as some of the first of the .380 cartridges were made for use in Colt pistols..
