Ammunition

223 Ammunition Loaded in a Magpul Magazine
223 Ammunition Loaded in a Magpul Magazine

Ammunition:

Ammunition refers to the assembled components of complete cartridges, or rounds.

Ammunition Components - Rifle
Ammunition Components – Rifle

Pistol and Rifle Ammunition

Pistol and rifle ammunition components consist of a projectile (bullet), a case, propellant (powder), and a primer.

Shotshell Components
Shotshell Components

Shotgun Ammunition

Shotgun ammunition components consist of a projectile (multiple pellets or a single slug), a shell case, a wad, propellant (powder), and a primer.