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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
Can a blank gun with a real gun barrel shoot live ammunition?
Most blank guns are simply not strong enough to contain the pressure of a live cartridge.
What happens to bullets shell and casing when shot?
A cartridge consists of a cartridge case with primer, the powder filling, and the bullet (the projectile). When a cartridge is fired, the primer ignites the powder, which burns, driving the bullet out of the barrel. The now empty cartridge case may be automatically ejected from the gun (falls to the ground) or may have to be ejected by hand- depends on the gun.
Can you use p ammo in your 38 spl cobra derringer?
If you mean +P ammo the answer is no. It is rated for standard pressure ammo only.
Depends on the loading of the cartridge, and the gun it is shot from, but the 9mm Parabellum (9mm Luger) cartridge travels between 1200 and 1400 feet per second on the average.
Is a 9mm bullet more accurate then 223 caliber bullet?
Generally, a bullet's caliber has NOTHING to do with its accuracy.
So your question cannot be answered.
However, a 9mm is usually a handgun round, used at close range (0-15meters). A .223 is typically used at longer ranges, but could be used close-up as well.
At distances greater than 20 meters, up to 500 meters, the .223 will be more accurate, if the weapon is dialed-in.
What determines the pattern of marks on a bullet?
Marks, or striations on a bullet are made from the bullet running against the metal of the gun. The barrel of the gun determines whether the bullet curves to the left or right.
What is the best long range rifle ammo?
There is no one "best" of any firearm or cartridge. Depends on the use that it is to be put to.
What kind of bullets does a 1946 Mauser shoot?
There are several different models of Mauser rifle. Can you do anything to identify the model, arsenal it was manufactured at, and/or the nationality of the rifle? That it was made in 1946 does nothing to answer this question.
How can you get unlimited ammo in zombocalypse?
go to menu then click on one of the faces of the zombies and type(no more reloads) make sure you use spaces or it wont work and don't hit enter after doing so. This doesn't work so don't try!
I believe you are asking about an air gun that fires a 22 Cal pellet. The pellet is driven by air not gunpowder. Seewww.crosman.com to see several different Airgun models.
How thick does a titanium or steel plate have to be to repel bullets from light machine-guns?
Depending on caliber, 1/4 of an inch, 1/5 inch will certanly stop most rounds. Note- AP or API rounds are totally different, you need much more steel or titanium.
What is a rifle bullet casing made of?
Several possibilities. Usually it is made of brass. However, there are cheap steel case rounds, and expensive nickel case rounds. Most often, though, they are made of brass. Once fired and ejected from the rifle, it is even referred to as "rifle brass" regardless of what it is made of as a reference to expended ammo. "Someone must have been doing a lot of shooting here. There's brass everywhere.".
How do you unstick a model 12 Winchester pump shotgun that will not eject a shell?
In general, start with a good cleaning, with attention to the chamber, and the face of the bolt. Pay particular attention to the area around the extractors, and see that they (and the ejector) are not damaged. If that does not fix the problem, AND if you are using the right ammo, then a trip to a gunsmith is in order.
What name do you use to indicate a number of bullets being fired in succession?
it is definitely hail
Do all .22 rifles accept long and short shells?
No. some will, but some are Shorts only, some are Long Rifle only.
Can a blank gun use real ammo?
No, the barrel us obstructed. A real bullet would shatter it, but a real gun will also fire blanks.
What must vehicle operators possess before they can transport ammunition?
hazardous cargo certification and valid driver's license
What bullet does m16 rifle use?
The M16 assault rifle is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATOintermediate rifle cartridge. It can also accept .223 Remington rounds.
No. The ammo used by military snipers (not designated marksmen) is hand loaded by the Ordinance Corps. Also, the military doesn't use .308 - they use 7.62x51, which matches the .308 Winchester in dimension, but differs in areas such as neck angles and case thickness.
