Ammunition
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Caliber
The internal diameter of a firearm’s barrel or the bullet’s diameter (e.g., .223, .308).
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Cartridge
A self-contained unit of ammunition with primer, propellant, bullet/shot, and casing.
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Centerfire Ammunition
Ammo with a primer located in the center of the cartridge base, used in most rifles and handguns.
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Rimfire Ammunition
Ammo where the primer is inside the rim of the cartridge (e.g., .22 LR); commonly used for small ...
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Ammunition Shelf Life
The length of time ammunition remains reliable if stored properly (cool, dry conditions); extreme...
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Basic Reloading
The process of assembling ammunition from individual components (cases, primers, powder, bullets)...
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Cartridge Components
The parts of a cartridge: primer, propellant (powder), projectile (bullet), and casing.
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