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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 size ammo do you use for a Stevens model 238a 20 gauge?
20 gauge #71/2 for bird/squirrel. Buckshot for self defence.
Where can you find ammunition for a 7.65 x 53 argentine mauser?
The Ammunition Store, Cheaper Than Dirt, numerous other online retailers.... the surplus ammo isn't so easy to come by anymore, but Privi Partisan and Norma both make commercial ammo.You may want to contact Graf and Sons also.
What is the most reliable ammo to use with ruger p85 pistol?
For just plinking and general target shooting? Never had a problem running Winchester white box through those.
What type of powder and bullet do you use for a CVA Bobcat black powder rifle?
Black powder, or a BP substitute such as Pyrodex. NEVER use smokeless powder. For bullets, either a lead bullet made for muzzleloaders, or a muzzleloading sabot and matching bullet. You need to read the owner's manual. If you do not have one, contact CVA thru their website.
Can you use 5.56 mm ammunitioN?
If the barrel has 5.56 printed on it or you have verified with the manufacturer that ALL of their barrels are good for 5.56 ammunition.
How does the plus one bullet in the chamber get in the gun?
Plus one in the chamber means that in addition to however many cartridges are in the magazine, there is one more loaded in the gun.
Could a bullet be fired from one rifle down the barrle of another?
It has happened. During the American Civil War, a Union rifleman fired his rifle, and the projectile collided with the projectile fired by a Confederate rifleman - in the barrel of the Confederate's rifle. IIRC, that rifle was displayed in the Museum of American History.
Why does a handgun round become less effective than a rifle bullet over a long distance?
Handgun projectiles are fired through shorter barrels which lead to a reduced production of muzzle energy.
Will cost of ammunition greatly increase?
I do see the cost of amunition going up. The liberal goal is to tax it extinct.
Does the M and P 9mm Compact by Smith and Wesson shoot 9mm Luger ammo?
Yes it does. The M&P is a fine weapon.
Can 5.56 x 45 and 223 ammo be interchanged?
.223 Remington ammo can be safely cycled through a 5.56x45 chamber - 5.56x45 ammo should not be cycled through a .223 Remington chamber. Both types may be cycled through a .223 Wylde chamber, but .223 Wylde may only be cycled through a .223 Wylde chamber.
What kind of shells for your Newport model 12 gauge shotgun?
You're talking about a firearm that is at least 50 and possibly 100 years old, so before you even think about shooting it, have it checked over by a competent gunsmith. Then ask him about the ammunition.
Are the 22 rifle bullet and an m16 rifle bullet?
No. They're not even remotely close to being the same.
The two bullets are the same caliber but that is where the similarity ends. The M-16 bullet is about 3 times the length of a 22LR, completely different in shape, about 4 times the weight, etc. Also the cartridge used in the M-16 has more than 10 times the powder than a 22LR, giving much higher muzzle velocity.
What ammo does the Remington Model 760 pump action rifle take?
It was offered in more than one caliber.
What kind of bullets does a m49 Ithaca lever action single shot 22 caliber rifle shoot?
22 Long Rifle
Referring to groove impressions left on the bullet as it travels through the barrel (known as "striations")? Absolutely, just like any other projectile.
How do you make a primer for a rimfire bullet?
A rimfire CARTRIDGE uses a dab of wet priming compound that is placed in the cartridge case, and the case is spun at high speed to force the material out into the folded rim. The priming material, usually based on lead azide, is an extremely sensitive explosive, and cannot be safely shaped or handled except when wet. After the material dries, the case is loaded with powder and a bullet. When the cartridge is fired, the folded rim is pinched by the firing pin, causing the primer material to explode, igniting the powder. There is no safe way to effectively renew a rimfire primer.
A bullet recovery box is a heavily reinforced box which is designed to deflect and collect bullets fired into it. They are often used when testing bullets or by crime labs checking ballistics.
