Summary: Let’s get started…<br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ballistics-Cartridge-and-Ammunition-Components-P1-Case.jpg"></a><br> Ballistics, Cartridge, & <a href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/02/05/frugal-way-to-shop-for-guns-and-ammo-during-ammo-shortage/">Ammunition</a> Components P1: Case<br> The Components of a Cartridge<br> Called a cartridge, not bullet.<br> <br> Cartridge is entire thing<br> Bullet is the projectile<br> Case is what is left over after it is shot.<br> I don’t really care, and mess it up myself<br> Learn the proper names, because it makes research easier.<br> <br> Again, The whole thing, bullet, case, powder and all is called a cartridge.<br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Cartridge-Components.jpg"></a><br> <br> The Case<br> The biggest part of the cartridge is the case.<br> It is the big brass hollow thing that holds your charge. <br> The Neck<br> Part of the Case that resembles a bottle neck is called the neck.<br> The Rim<br> The brass ring at bottom flat part of the case is the rim.<br> <br> The rim will usually have writing on it.<br> <br> Primers<br> Small metal circle in the center of the rim is called the primer.<br> <br> The Primer is hit by a pin and ignites the powder charge<br> Two different types of primer: boxer and berdan.<br> Boxer Primers are easier for reloading.<br> Both boxer and berdan primers today use similar, non-corrosive compounds.<br> <br> Center-Fire vs Rim-Fire Cartridges<br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Center-Fire-vs-Rim-Fire-Cartridges.jpg"></a><br> <br> Center-Fire Cartridges have the small primer in the center.<br> No visible primer is called a “rim-fire” cartridge.<br> In rim-fired cartridges, the entire rim has the priming compound.<br> <br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ammo-Components.jpg"></a><br> Most Ammunition is center-fired. Here are some rim-fired cartridges:<br> <br> Powderless .22 Cap rounds<br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.22_Short">.22 Short</a>, Long, Long Rifle, Stinger, Winchester, Winchester Magnum<br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_mm_Remington_Rimfire_Magnum">5 mm Remington Rimfire Magnum</a><br> .17 Hornady Magnum, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.17_Hornady_Mach_2">.17 Hornady Mach 2</a>,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.17_Winchester_Super_Magnum"> 17 Winchester Super Magnum</a><br> <br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rimfire-ammunition-from-left-to-right-.22-Short-.22-Long-Rifle-.22-WMR-.17-HM2-.17-HMR.jpg"></a><br> Rimfire ammunition, from left to right, .22 Short, .22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, .17 HM2, .17 HMR<br> The Cup<br> The indention around the bottom of the case above the rim is called the cup.<br> This is commonly used by auto and semi-autos to eject the case after firing.<br> Firearm Cartridge Powder, Black Powder<br> Inside the case is housed the powder charge.<br> Black Powder<br> <br> Older cartridges used black powder.<br> Products of combustion are 55% solid products<br> Leaves thick, heavy coating that holds moisture and rusts the barrel of firearms.<br> Until 1920s, primers still used black powder.<br> <br> <br> <a title="124: Ammo Components" href="//www.slideshare.net/KenJensen8/124-ammo-components" target="_blank">124: Ammo Components</a> from <a href="//www.slideshare.net/KenJensen8" target="_blank">Ken Jensen</a><br> Smokeless powder<br> <br> More accurately called propellant<br> Products of combustion are mainly gaseous.<br> Not free of smoke, just less smoke.<br> <br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ammunition-Powders-for-Reloading.jpg"></a><br> Ammunition Powders for Reloading<br> The Bullet<br>
