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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 kind of ammo can you shoot through your 357 mag revolver?
.357 Magnum and .38 Special (to include +P and +P+ loadings).
There's a couple different 6.5 cartridges.
. .264 Warrior magmun:( is also also known in Europe as 6.5x40mm )This is
generally seen in the AR-15/16 pattern rifles. With a simple change to the
barrel and any 5.56/.223 rifle could tentatively be chambered for this cartridge
and it is the best in world for AR-15 pattern rifles in performance, balance and
accuracy it is also more modern and compact cartridge for AR-15/M16
- 6.5x55: This was a military cartridge originally used by Sweden and Norway. It has since been phased out of service in both militaries. Norwegian Krag-Jorgenson rifle, Swedish Mauser rifles, the Lljungman AG-42 rifle, and Swedish variants of the M1918 BAR/FN BAR Type D and MAG 58 machine gun were chambered for it.
- 6.5x68: This was a commercial hunting catridge developed in the 1930s, and used often by Austrian and German hunters. Today, it is extremely rare, and most often hand loaded by those who use it.
- 6.5 Grendel: Also known as 6.5 Sporter, 6.5 PPCX, 6.5 BPC, 6.5 CSS and .264 LBC-AR. This is generally seen in AR pattern rifles. With a simple change to the barrel, bolt face, and magazine follower, any 5.56/.223 rifle could tentatively be chambered for this cartridge.
- 6.5x50SR: This was a semi-rimmed military catridge used by Japan from 1897. It was used in the Arisaka Type 35 and Type 38 rifles, Type 13 Mauser rifles, Type 1 rifles manufactured for Italy, and a number of Dutch M1895 Mannlicher rifles were converted, as well. The Soviet Federov Avtomat rifle was also chambered for this cartridge.
- 6.5x54 Mannlicher-Schönauer: Produced in Netherlands for the rifle of the same name. Saw more success as a safari round than as a military one.
- 6.5x52 Mannlicher-Carcano: Used by the Italian military in the various Carcano rifles (this is also what was used to assassinate John F. Kennedy, Jr.)
- 6.5x47 Lapua: Designed specifically for benchrest shooting. One company has manufactured a variant of the US M40 sniper rifle in this cartridge, given the flatter trajectory and reduced recoil it has over the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge.
- 6.5 Creedmor: Introduced in 2007, and the parent case is the .308 Winchester. Will likely be an alternative loading for rifles such as the AR-10.
- 6.5-284: Wildcat cartridge using the .284 Winchester as the parent case. Not in regular production.
- 6.5 Jonson: First cartridge in history to be designed by computer algorithm.
- 6.5x25 CBJ: Swedish developed handgun cartridge, capable of being used in any rebarreled 9mm Parabellum firearm.
There are still a number of others, which tend to be a bit more "obscure".
Can you fire long rifle ammo in your Savage 3B 22 rifle?
Yes. This single-shot rifle can fire 22 short, long, and long rifle. The long rifle preferred by Savage, because of its increased accuracy. Some rifle owners complained about using short ammunition, because the small shell sometimes jamed.
What caliber is the ammo for a mosin?
Assuming you're referring to the Mosin-Nagant rifles, they were designed to use a 7.62x4 rimmed (7.62x4R) cartridge. The Finnish rifles are designed to function ideally with the heavy ball cartridges, while the Soviet (including ones made in France and the USA under contract) and Chinese rifles are optimal with light ball cartridges. A VERY limited number captured by Austria-Hungary during the First World War were rechambered for the 7.92x57 Mauser cartridge, but these are extremely rare, and if you have one with a production date of 1918 or later, I can guarantee you it won't be one of these.
What is the difference between 38 special ammo and 38 super ammo?
.38 Special is a rimmed cartridge, designed for revolvers, while .38 Super is designed for semi auto pistols, and uses a recessed canneleure, rather than a rim. Additionally, the .38 Super has a bullet diameter of .355 inches, vs. the .38 Special's bullet diameter of .357 inches.
What is it called when a bullet explodes upon impact?
Bullets do not explode (minus some military loads) when they hit something, they might fragment, deform, etc..
How far does a Nerf gun fire a projectile bullet?
My CS-6 Recon Gun fires at different ranges sometimes, but it usually fires a dart about 7 metres
Where is the pressure ring on a bullet?
The pressure ring on a bullet is typically located at the base of the bullet, just above the casing. It is the area that engages with the rifling of the barrel when fired, helping to form a tight seal that allows for optimal gas pressure to propel the bullet forward. This design helps improve accuracy and velocity by ensuring a more efficient gas seal during ignition.
many types of rifle, some pistols like the XP 100 and that is about it.
What is a bigger bullet 45 caliber or 357?
The .45 caliber is bigger in diameter. If you mean weight. The .45 caliber is generally heavier. However there are some lightweight .45 caliber bullets that are lighter than .357 caliber bullets. Generally speaking .45 caliber bullets weigh between 180 - 230 grains. While .357 caliber bullets generally weigh between 158 - 180 grains.
If you are talking about diameter, the .357 caliber bullets are approximately 0.357 inches in diameter. The .45 caliber is approximately 0.450 inches in diameter. Again, using this measure, the .45 caliber is the larger bullet.
What ammunition does the greensburg police department in greensburg Indiana use?
Check with the Greensburg Police dept.
What caliber is the caliber of a 9mm?
9 millimeter is the caliber.
IMPROVING ANSWER: A "9mm" bullet is actually .355 or .356 of an inch in diameter. So the caliber is about .36, but nobody calls it that because it would be confusing. Everybody calls it a 9mm and if somebody asks you what "caliber" that pistol is, you can answer "It's a 9mm" without having to add or explain anything.
further improve: 9mm is the correct answer. you can find the caliber by measuring the diameter of the bullet. translate to millimeters or inches and that's the caliber. 9mm is a 9mm caliber not "around .36"
The bullet shoulder is the step below the ogive that fits into the mouth of the brass case.
What is a high performance jacket bullet?
A fancy way of saying a jacketed round. Jackets are thin layers of metal (usually copper) which coat the actual bullet itself, providing a smoother surface to both streamline the bullet, and reduce the chance of breakage in the barrel or in flight, as lead is a soft metal, and easily deforms.
How many bullets does the m4a1 hold?
Just one in the chamber. Otherwise, it's dependent on how many rounds the magazine is designed for. The norm is 30 rounds, but 5, 10, 15, 20, 35, and 40 round STANAG 4179 magazines are available, as are 90, 100, and even 120 round STANAG 4179 drum magazines.
How does a bullet leave a gun?
A bullet leaves a gun barrel because it is forced out by the pressure of burning gasses.
Is there a sub-machine gun that uses 50 AE bullets?
No, but American Firearms and Tromix have made upper receiver for AR15 rifles and carbines chambered in .50 Action Express.
Are hollow point bullets legal in Washington DC?
- In DC hollow points are as legal as any other normal/non-restricted bullet. So possessing a hollow point *isn't* a crime only if you comply with every single requirement listed in DC Code § 7-2506.01.
- The totally banned rounds are listed in § 7-2501.01(13A) (A) ("restricted pistol bullet"). One of the bullets on this list is a full-jacketed pistol bullet, over .22 caliber, if the jacket "has a weight of more than 25% of the total weight of the projectile".
- And even if you figure out how to legally possess bullets in DC, if they're larger than .22 caliber rimfire, you can't possess a magazine that "can accept" 11 or more of them. See the "large capacity ammunition feeding device" crime in § 7-2506.01(b).
Are hollow point bullets legal in Virginia?
Yes. The laws regarding guns in Virginia can be found at the link at the bottom of this page.
This is the specific code;
§ 18.2-308.3. Use or attempted use of restricted ammunition in commission or attempted commission of crimes prohibited; penalty.
A. When used in this section:
"Restricted firearm ammunition" applies to bullets, projectiles or other types of ammunition that are: (i) coated with or contain, in whole or in part, polytetrafluorethylene or a similar product, (ii) commonly known as "KTW" bullets or "French Arcanes," or (iii) any cartridges containing bullets coated with a plastic substance with other than lead or lead alloy cores, jacketed bullets with other than lead or lead alloy cores, or cartridges of which the bullet itself is wholly comprised of a metal or metal alloy other than lead. This definition shall not be construed to include shotgun shells or solid plastic bullets.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly use or attempt to use restricted firearm ammunition while committing or attempting to commit a crime. Violation of this section shall constitute a separate and distinct felony and any person found guilty thereof shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony.
(1983, c. 602; 1988, c. 530.)
