Caliber
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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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Magnum Load
A more powerful ammunition load with extra powder, yielding higher velocities and energy for larg...
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Foot-Pounds of Energy (FPE)
A measurement of a bullet’s kinetic energy at impact, indicating stopping power for hunting.
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Cartridge
A self-contained unit of ammunition with primer, propellant, bullet/shot, and casing.
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Muzzle Velocity
The speed of a projectile as it exits the barrel, measured in feet per second (fps); higher veloc...
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Muzzle Energy
The kinetic energy of a projectile at the instant it leaves the barrel; higher muzzle energy ofte...
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Handgun
A short-barreled firearm (pistol or revolver) designed for one-handed operation; often requires s...
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Barrel
The metal tube through which a projectile travels when a firearm is fired; length and rifling aff...
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Hollow Point
A bullet design featuring a cavity in the tip for controlled expansion, increasing its effectiven...
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Sectional Density
The ratio of a bullet’s weight to its cross-sectional area; higher sectional density often transl...
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Brush Gun
A short, large-caliber rifle designed for quick handling and performance in thick cover.
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Cartridge Components
The parts of a cartridge: primer, propellant (powder), projectile (bullet), and casing.
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Ammunition
Cartridges or shells containing primer, powder, projectile, and casing.
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