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Q: What purpose does the case of rifle cartridge serve?
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What purpose does the case of a rifle or handgun cartridge serve?

It is the container for the propellant (gun powder) and a holder for the primer and the bullet. On firing, the case expands, gripping the walls of the chamber, and forms a gas tight seal.


What components is NOT found in a centerfire rifle cartridge?

There are any number of things NOT found in a centerfire rifle cartridge. However, what WILL be found is a centerfire primer, a cartridge case, powder and bullet.


Can a rifle be chambered for both lr and magnum?

No. The magnum CARTRIDGE case is a larger diameter than the LR cartridge. A LR cartridge fired in a magnum chamber would split the cartridge case.


What are the four components of a rifle cartridge?

The cartridge case, which holds the other 3. Gunpowder, which fills the space inside the cartridge case. The bullet- part that leaves the barrel, and the primer- the cap that ignites the gunpowder.


What is the purpose of a Brother TN570 Toner Cartridge?

The purpose of a Brother TN570 Toner Cartridge is to use as ink for laserjet printers as well as copy machines. In this case this cartridge can be used with Brother printers.


What do the numbers mean on rifle cartridge sizes?

they can refer to year adopted, case length, bullet diameter, etc..


What is the size of a 22 rifle cartridge?

The most common .22 rifle cartridge is the .22 Long Rifle (that is the name- it can also be used in pistols). A loaded cartridge is just under 1 inch long (25mm, or .985 inches) It has a lead bullet that is .223 inches in diameter (5.7mm). The cartridge case with no bullet is .590 inches long (15mm) There ARE other .22 cartridges- the .22 Short is the same diameter, but shorter. The .22 Magnum is slightly fatter, and longer than the Long Rifle cartridge. The .22 Long (not Long Rifle, just Long) is rarely seen today.


What are the basic components of rifle and shotgun ammunition?

Components include a cartridge case, a primer, powder and projectile- a bullet or shot.


What do you need to make ammunition?

Reloading press die sets and shell holders case lube pad and case lube case neck lube and brushes case trimmer powder measure powder scale powder trickler case tumbler case trimmer reloading data manuals caliper cartridge specific primers (small pistol, large pistol, magnum pistol, small rifle, large rifle, magnum rifle) brass (cases) cartridge specific propellent (gunpowder) bullets reloading blocks funnels


Will a 243 wssm fire properly in a standard 243 rifle or is the 243 wssm fired from a completely different rifle?

NO! the 243 wssm cartridge is completely different than the 243 Winchester cartridge.The cartridge case is much wider through the body,and has a lot sharper shoulder angle which sets the headspace on both these cartridge,s.The 243wssm is loaded to a higher pressure also.In effect you would blow the receiver up and yourself if you could get the cartridge to chamber in the breech of your rifle! Do not attempt this in a 243 Winchester chambered rifle.


What is the difference from a rifle bullet shell from a sniper bullet shell?

The correct term is cartridge- which is the cartridge case, primer, powder, and bullet. A sniper rifle is simply an accurate, long range rifle that is used by a sniper. It may look exactly like my long range hunting rifle- since most military sniper rifles BEGAN as a civilian hunting weapon.


What rifle fired a 43 fa bullet?

Sounds like you have a 30-06 cartridge made in 1943 at Frankford Arsenal, PA, If the fa is lower case it could be a cartridge made in Germany. Let me know if it's upper or lower case.