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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 you shoot a 303 british ammunition out of a 30 30 rifle?

No. You wouldn't even be able to get the .303 to chamber in a .30-30 rifle. They're two very different cartridges, in no way interchangeable with each other, and this should not be attempted.

What is surplus ammo?

Surplus ammo is ammo that was manufactured for a military, but was eventually not needed, and so sold to the private sector.

How far can a 270 bullet travel?

2-4 miles, depending on the cartridge. That is not the effective range, but the maximum.

How many bullets does a 22 rifle hold?

Anywhere from one to 100, depending on what exactly the rifle is.

Can you shoot any 9mm round out of a 9mm?

No. There several different case lengths that accept a 9mm bullet. 9mm Kurz is not the same as 9mm Luger, which in turn is not the sameas 38 super, 9x21, 9x20, etc. The diameter is the same, but the cartridges are different sizes.

Can you use any 9mm ammo in your 9mm gun?

There were several types of 9mm ammunition made. The most common is the 9x19, also known as 9mm Parabellum or 9mm Luger. If your firearm is marked as any of those, than this is the only type of 9mm ammunition it can facilitate. If you are uncertain about which type of ammo can be used with your firearm, consult a gunsmith.

What do you need to make ammunition?

Reloading press

die sets and shell holders

case lube pad and case lube

case neck lube and brushes

case trimmer

powder measure

powder scale

powder trickler

case tumbler

case trimmer

reloading data manuals

caliper

cartridge specific primers (small pistol, large pistol, magnum pistol, small rifle, large rifle, magnum rifle)

brass (cases)

cartridge specific propellent (gunpowder)

bullets

reloading blocks

funnels

Is a bb projectile a bullet?

not in the true sense because there is no gun powder involved but it acts like a bullet only with less power.

What states still allow National Guardsmen to carry live ammunition?

All states allow it. It is up to the individual unit commanders as to whether they order their troops to be armed, or their weapons loaded, or not.

How many bullets fit in a 9x19mm cartridge for the walther P99?

The Walther P99 in 9mm Parabellum has 2 standard size magazines- one holds 10 cartridges, the other 15. PS- BULLET is the part of the cartridge that comes out of the barrel. Magazine capacities are in cartridges, not bullets.

What id the speed of a 38 caliber bullet?

Depends on WHICH .38 caliber bullet, and which gun it is fired from. A .38 Special could range from 690 fps for a mild target load to about 1300 fps for a hot defense load- when fired from a 4 inch revolver. Longer barrels equal faster bullets, shorter, slower.

How far will a .22 magnum bullet travel?

approx.1.5 to 2 miles,i've read information saying the effective range is 125 yard but i have multiple hits at 197 yards using hornady v-max.here is a type of formula if you take a a round and drop from approx, 5 feet it will take 1.9 mil sec, to hit the ground times it by the velocity of that round than divide it by 3 thats suppose to be your range of the round ? for example 2200 fps x 1.9 = 4180 / 3 =1393.3333 yards who know how accurate this is,but i hope it help's.

Which is better hollow point or pointed pellets?

I believe hollowpoints are better for impact trauma and pointed are better for piercing deeper and long range accuracy/speed

How much small arms ammunition is produced each year in the US?

No exact number. About 39% of the small arms ammo in the world is made in the US. Annual production of the world is about 14 BILLION rounds of ammunition.

Why does heavy rifle not kick as strong as light rifle using same bullet?

Equal and opposite reaction. With a heavier firearm, recoil is trying to overcome the greater inertia of a heavier mass.

Can a felon buy ammo?

Federal law states that it is illegal for a felon to posses firearms or ammunition.

Can you shoot 22-250 ammo in a savage 250-3000 rifle?

NO! Different cartridge entirely. The 250-3000, also known as the .250 Savage has a 25 cailber bullet, the 22-250 a 22 caliber bullet. See link below.

What causes the spinning of a bullet when shot from a rifle or handgun?

Rifling.

The barrel is not smooth on the inside. There are small grooves spiraling down the barrel which makes the bullet spin.

Nearly all shotguns do not have rifling in the barrel.

Can you use any 9mm ammo in any 9mm gun?

No. Most 9mm pistols are fitted for 9x19 rounds, but a few use 9x21mm.

or 9x17, or 9x18, or 9x20

Are you able to use 9mm luger 9mm parabellum and 9x19 ammo in the same type of firearm?

Thje proper name of the cartridge is 9mm Parabellum, It is also called 9mm Luger, and 9x19 (the size in millimeters) They are all the same cartridge, just called by different names.