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Ammo

Ammunition, or “ammo”, by simple definition consists of the various external components required to fire a projectile from a firearm. The most traditional and common ammo used in firearms consists of three primary components:

a rock is a simple and early form of a projectile Black Powder a simple spark is all that is needed for a charge
A projectile
the part that shoots out of the gun at the target
Gunpowder
the source of the explosion that will propel the projectile
A charge
the source of ignition for the explosion
A Bamboo Cannon

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In the earliest firearms, gunpowder would be poured down a hollow tube (the “barrel”) with one solid end (the “breach”) and one open end (the “muzzle”). Gunpowder would be poured into the muzzle followed by a rock that would be shoved down the barrel. A fuse would then be inserted through a small hole in the breach. The fuse would be lit with a spark or open flame, the fuse would then ignite the powder causing an explosion whereby the expanding gases would propel the projectile out of the muzzle and toward it’s target. That process is the basis for all firearms and is still how they function today – albeit in a more refined form.

Evolution of the Bullet

Musket Balls

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Over the early centuries of firearms, the primary projectiles used were simple round stones. Eventually, as metal-working became more refined – somewhere around the 16th century – round metal balls began to be used as projectiles in firearms. These metal balls, typically made of lead, varied only in diameter but otherwise didn’t differ much from their stone ancestors. Early versions were typically fired from a type of rifle called a “musket” and were often referred to as “musket balls”. However, still a simple round ball, this was the origin of the term “round” when referring to a fired projectile.

The Minie Ball

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As the centuries passed, these simple musket balls continued to be the primary projectiles used in firearms. It wasn’t until the early 19th century after some advances were made in understanding aerodynamics when the modern “bullet” began to take shape. While a few early designs were tested and used, the first widely used bullet design was created by Frenchman Claude Étienne Minié and was known as the “Minié ball” (pronounced “mini” if you’re not French). The Minié ball saw widespread use in the American Civil War and is believed to have caused 90% of battlefield casualties during the conflict.

Firing Method Evolution
Mar 2, 2011S. Lawrence
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    6 years ago

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  10. John Riggin
    9 years ago

    If the MFG’s believe that the Public will stand for a 33% price increase, then Gun Shows will be boycotted, Fewer new Guns will be purchased, and like myself I spent the evening pricing Ammo Suppliers, MidwayUSA.com, then The Spostsman’s Guide came in second. Luckey Supplier and Cheaper than Dirt well you will be paying Premo Pricing. You rank the supplier’s pricing thats what the maketplace does and their costs of carrying Inventory ….see we are not as dumb as Didt some of you expect us to be!

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      8 years ago

      I quit going to gun shows in 2012,I have actually stopped buying any guns or ammo from anyone,unless it is a private individual because of the price gouging. So,that said,I will not be buying anything from Cabela’s,cheaper than dirt,Midway,BassPro,Natches,Walmart,Kmart,MC Sports,Dunhams, Fleet Farm etc,etc,etc. They can all kiss my a–. If all of us do the same they will be NO demand and prices will tumble and ammo will become readily available. We need to sent the Retailers a message and in turn they can tell their distributers to lower their cost.

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    9 years ago

    i like all american war and ammo

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