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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
Were can you get Ammo for a EIG 22LR derringer?
Internet, gun shop, gun show, sporting goods store, catalogs.
Full Metal Jacket. The lead core is covered by a thin jacket of metal.
What ammunition should I buy for a Hopkins and Allen xls double action 32 center fire?
Take it to a gunsmith.
Try 148 grain wadcutters.
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.
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
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.
How do you know what bullets your rifle is chambered for?
Should be marked on the barrel or may have come with the directions or package what rifle do you have?
What is the smallest gun bullet?
I believe the smallest bullet in terms of diameter is the .17 HMR. It is a .22 casing that is necked down to accept a .17 caliber bullet.
Geneva convention rules for ammo?
Lawful weapons of war are covered in the SEVERAL Geneva and Hague accords. In very general terms, ammunition may not be designed to cause "undue suffering".
What does a 357 diameter bullet mean?
You have answered your own question. The projectile has a diameter of .357"
Not at all. They're actually very smooth riding, and they accelerate and decelerate slowly enough that you shouldn't feel any discomfort.
What is the best ammo for a ruger 40 cal?
Each weapon will show a preference for a certain lmaker and/or bullet weight. The only way to know is to shoot all the available ones out there.
How much does empty ammo shells weigh?
Depends on the shell. Let's use the right name, they are "cartridge casings". A fired .22 LR casing may weigh only a couple of grams- about 300 to make one pound. A .50 BMG has a very large cartridge case, and about 6 of those would be a pound.
