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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.

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Is hollow point ammo illegal in New York State?

As I understand it, only law enforcment personnel are authorized to carry weapons loaded with hollow point ammunition. The same for New Jersey and probably other states.

I know of no law that says you can't buy or have hollow point bullets as a non enforcement person. But, as said, non lawenforcement personnel cannot carry a weapon loaded with hollow point bullets.

Gun stores sell hollow point ammo. Therefore, you can buy hollow point ammo to shoot on a range. If hollow point ammo was illegal gun stores could not sell it.......

Hollow point ammo is illegal only in New Jersey, and even then, only illegal for certain applications (mainly, weapons carried outside your home). Hollow point ammo is legal in all other states.

What is the normal range of a 22 long rifle bullet?

I believe the range for a 40gr. CCI is just over 7600 feet, or about 1.5 miles Accuracy diminishes after 200 yards with standard velocity 22. long rifle ammunition.

Why 22 mag shells split?

DO NOT FIRE THIS WEAPON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DANGER!!!!!!!!!!!! DANGER!!!!!!!!!! DANGER!!!! Take it to a qualified gunsmith NOW!!!!!!!!!!! You have a chamber problem that may or may not be able to be fixed. DO NOT FIRE

DO NOT FIRE

DO NOT FIRE

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

Does ammunition go bad?

Eventually. However, it stored properly it can last decades.

What is Luger ammunition?

9mm would be the most common.

there is also the 30 cal. luger ammo which is a bottle neck cartridge.........

lugers were made for the 9mm and 30 cal. lugers

What is bullet grain?

Grain is a measurement of weight. There are 7000 grains to 1 pound. Bullets can weigh from as little at around 20 grains to over 750 grains.

Grain is also used as a measure of weight for gun powders.

What is the best ammo for hunting with a Marlin 30-30?

Read your manual, or request a free catalog from Marlin. Factory load is always what they recommend.

What is fmj ammunition?

Full Metal Jacket. The lead core is covered by a thin jacket of metal.

What kind of ammo used for lorcin l22?

It should be marked on the slide. 22LR (.22 Long Rifle)

How do you make a bullet go off without a gun?

"Bullets" do not "go off". A bullet is the metal projectile that comes out of the barrel of a firearm. The term you are looking for is cartridge. Since there is no safe way to fire a cartridge without it being in the correct firearm, I am not going to answer your question- in THAT direction lies pain and injury. I would appreciate it if other contributors would NOT explain how to hurt yourself badly.

Were can you get Ammo for a EIG 22LR derringer?

Internet, gun shop, gun show, sporting goods store, catalogs.

Why is it hard to find ammo for guns?

It isn't.

Depends on the Local Laws of the place or Country you live in. Like: at some stores (like Walmart, Kmart...) you can buy guns and ammo, and some you can't, because of Local "ordinances". (community Laws.) Some Hunting stores are treated the same way. They can sell "sports/outdoor equipment" but not weapons and ammo.

How far does a 45 caliber bullet fly?

It depends on several factors, but if fired up at an angle, about a mile is a fair average.

What caliber was the long bullet in the back of John Waynes gunbelt?

30/30 is incorrect. The long cartridge is a .45/70 government round. If you look close at a picture you will see it is the came diameter as the other cartridges which are .45 long colt. It was used in a number of weapons including the Springfield Trapdoor rifle.

What is the best 22 caliber pistol Ammo?

For what? Accuracy, target shooting or beasts of the forest?

What is the difference between a 40 caliber and 50 caliber bullet?

Size and relative power. A .40 caliber bullet is .40 of an inch and the entire cartridge is 28.8 millimeters long. A .50 caliber (handgun) bullet is .50 of an inch and the entire cartridge is 40.99 millimeters long. The .50 caliber has more powder, more velocity, and more muzzle energy.

Do bullets kill?

They are lethal but the bullets don't kill, the people who fire them do.

When was the first bullet made and what caliber?

the first projectile was a muzzle loader ball discovered in 1812 and it was a 68 caliber ball