Cartridge
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Ammunition
Cartridges or shells containing primer, powder, projectile, and casing.
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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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Centerfire Ammunition
Ammo with a primer located in the center of the cartridge base, used in most rifles and handguns.
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Headspace
The gap between the cartridge base and the firearm’s breech face; improper headspace can cause ma...
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Hinged Floorplate
A feature on some bolt-action rifles where the magazine floorplate swings open for quick unloadin...
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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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