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The ease of reloading a particular caliber can depend on various factors, including the design of the cartridge, the availability of reloading components, and the complexity of the reloading process....
Ammunition manufacturing is a precise and well-controlled process that involves several steps to produce reliable and consistent cartridges. Here's an overview of how ammunition is typically manufactured: Component Preparation: Brass...
When ammunition is labeled as "NATO" or "NATO-spec," it indicates that the ammunition meets the specifications and standards set by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for military use. These...
The 7.62x51mm NATO and .308 Winchester cartridges are very similar in appearance and dimensions, and they can often be used interchangeably in firearms designed for either cartridge. However, there are...
The 8mm Mauser, also known as the 8x57mm Mauser or 7.92x57mm Mauser, is a versatile rifle cartridge that has been used for a variety of purposes over the years. Its...
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, whose assassination triggered the events leading to World War I, was shot with a Browning Model 1910 semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP (Automatic Colt...
The preference for .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) by some older generations of shooters is not limited to older people, but it is often associated with a sense of tradition,...
The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) and .50 Action Express (AE) are two distinct handgun cartridges, each with its own characteristics and intended purposes. Here's a comparison of the .45...
The 6.8 Western is a relatively new rifle cartridge introduced by Winchester. It was designed for long-range hunting and shooting applications, and it offers a balance between bullet weight, velocity,...
In the context of bullets and firearms, "transonic" refers to the phase of flight when a bullet is traveling at a velocity that is close to the speed of sound,...
Birdshot and buckshot are two distinct types of shotgun ammunition, primarily used for different purposes due to their different projectile compositions and sizes. Here are the key differences between birdshot...
The ease of reloading a particular caliber can depend on various factors, including the design of the cartridge, the availability of reloading components, and the complexity of the reloading process....
Hunting with a 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, often associated with the .223 Remington in civilian firearms, is a topic of debate and consideration among hunters. While the 5.56mm cartridge is widely...
The term "joke caliber" when referring to the .22 rimfire cartridge is often used humorously or in a lighthearted manner within the firearms community. It's not meant to disparage the...
The Desert Eagle is a semi-automatic pistol known for its distinctive appearance and reputation for using powerful cartridges. While there is no specific "Desert Eagle bullet," the pistol is notable...
The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) and .45 Colt (also known as .45 Long Colt) are two distinct handgun cartridges with different histories, characteristics, and applications. Here are the key...
In some cases, a .410 bore shotgun can be designed to also fire .45 Colt ammunition. This type of firearm is known as a "combination gun" or "combo gun." These...