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Rifle cartridge components explained
Ever wondered about the inner workings of firearms? In this video, we break down ammunition components and how they affect terminal performance and velocity.
The four parts of a cartridge
- Case: holds everything together and seals the chamber when fired.
- Primer: the small cap that ignites the powder when struck.
- Powder: burns to create the pressure that pushes the bullet down the barrel.
- Bullet: the projectile that leaves the barrel and hits the target.
Gear
Choose bullets from Barnes Bullets, find loaded ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and use ShellShock hearing protection at the range.
Where to buy the gear mentioned in this post
- Shop Barnes Bullets
- Shop ammo and hunting gear at Natchez
- Shop ammo at True Shot Ammo
- Shop ShellShock electronic hearing protection
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