Group 2
Asual, Axelle Jeeno Ammunition
Burgos, Mark Limuel
Castro, Ryan Kriztian
Colinares, Franklin Jay
Escueta, Marlon
Fajardo, Ma. Angelita
Daniella
Floro, Lester
Lendio, Keanu
Regodon, Shaila
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Technical Definition The word cartridge was
Legal Definition Ammunition refers to a derived from the Latin word
Ammunition refers to group of cartridge or to a single “Charta” meaning – a
loaded shell for rifles,
muskets, carbine, shotgun,
cartridge. Cartridge is a “paper” and also from the
revolvers and pistols from complete unfired unit consisting French word “Cartouche”
which a ball, shot shell or of bullet (ball), primer (cap), meaning – a rolled paper.
other missiles maybe fired
by means of gun powder cartridge case (shell) and This only indicates that the
or other explosive. The gunpowder (propellant). first type of cartridge was
term also includes Origin made up of a rolled paper. It
ammunition for air rifles
as mentioned elsewhere in was about the turn of the
the code. (Chapter VII, 16th century that the term
Sec.290 of NIRC as well
as Sec 877 RAC)
“cartridge” comes to use.
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a. Dummy - is a round that is completely inert, i.e., contains no
primer, propellant, or explosive charge. It is used to check weapon
function, and for crew training. Dummy ammunition is distinct from
"practice" ammunition, which may contain smaller than normal amounts
of propellant and/or explosive.
A. General types of
Ammunition
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b. Drill Ammunition - refers to a dummy rifle cartridge that is the same
length and design as a service cartridge, but with no propellant or
percussion cap. Normally these cartridges have some sort of
distinguishing feature that allows their identity to be confirmed even in
the dark- holes and grooves being the most common methods.
A. General types of
Ammunition
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C. Blank Ammunition - A blank is a cartridge that contains gunpowder
but no projectile. Because there is no bullet mass to resist the powder, it is
purposely faster-burning than conventional gunpowder. The object of a
blank is to make noise, and for that reason, they are also called salute
guns. They’re also called starter pistols and are used to start races.
A. General types of
Ammunition
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D. Live Ammunition - Live ammunition means a cartridge consisting of a
case, primer, propellant powder, and a single metallic projectile
A. General types of
Ammunition
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a. Pin-Fire - is a type of cartridge in which the ignition cap (primer) is
concealed inside the cartridge case and has a pin resting upon it.
B. Classification of Cartridge
I. According to the Location
of the Primer
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b. Rim fire - is a type of cartridge in which the priming mixture is located
at the hallow rim of the case can be fired if the cartridge is tuck by the
firing pin on the rim of the case (cavity rim).
B. Classification of Cartridge
I. According to the Location
of the Primer
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c. Center fire - refers to a cartridge in which primer cup (ignition cap) is
centrally placed in the base of the cartridge case and the priming mixture
is exploded by the impact of the firing pin and with the support of the
B. Classification of Cartridge anvil.
I. According to the Location
of the Primer
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a. Rimmed Case type - use the rim to hold the cartridge in the chamber of the firearm, with
the rim serving to hold the cartridge at the proper depth in the chamber this function is
called “head spacing”. The rim of the cartridge case is greater than the diameter of the body
of the cartridge case. Ex. Cal .38 and Cal .22
b. Semi-Rimmed type - the rim projects slightly beyond the base of the case, though not as
B. Classification of Cartridge much as a rimmed cartridge. The rim of the cartridge case is slightly greater than the
II. According to Rim diameter of the body of cartridge case. Ex. Cal. Super .38 Auto pistol, .32 & .25
Diameter
c. Rimless type - the rim is the same diameter as the base of the case It is known as an
extractor groove. Since there is no rim projecting past the edge of the case. The rim of the
cartridge case is equal to the diameter of the body of the cartridge case. Ex. Cal. .45 Auto
pistol, Cal. .30 Carbine, Cal. .223 Armalite
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d. Rebated type - refers to the cartridge with rimless pattern, but which has a rim
diameter smaller than the body of the case. One example of a rebated rim cartridge is
the . 50 Action Express (or . 50 AE), commonly chambered in the Desert Eagle pistol.
e. Belted type - a cartridge with a prominent raise belt around its body just in front of
the extraction groove. The belted cartridge has become synonymous with the word
B. Classification of Cartridge "magnum" and there are several calibers of belted cartridges available, such as: .257
II. According to Rim Weatherby Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum, .375 Winchester Magnum, .350
Diameter Remington Magnum etc.
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Cal. .22 - about 5.59 mm- used in revolver, pistol and rifles
Cal. .25 - about 6.35 mm- used in pistols and rifles.
Cal. .30 - about 7.63 mm- (mauser) – for carbines and other rifles
Cal. .30 - about 7.63 mm (luger)
Cal. .32 - about 7.65 mm for automatic pistols and revolvers
B. Classification of Cartridge Cal. .380 - about 9 mm- used for pistols
III. According Caliber Cal. .357 - used in magnum .357 revolvers
Cal. .45 - about 11 mm – used in automatic pistols
Cal. .50 - used in .50 cal. Machine gun
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Shotgun Cartridge
It refers to a complete unit of unfired cartridge consisting of the
pellets, primer, case, wads and gunpowder .
Gauge of Shotgun
Compared with other types of firearms, shotgun has very unique
characteristics in terms of its diameter designation both for its firearm
and cartridge use. The unit of measurement used in shotgun is
expressed in Gauge. This is determined by the number of solid lead
balls of pure lead, each with diameter of the barrel that can be
prepared from one pound of lead. At present the 10-gauge shotgun is
considered with the biggest diameter while the .410 as the smallest
one.
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Listed below are the equivalents of
diameter in gauge to inch.
Gauge Inch
10 .775 inch
12 .729 inch
16 .670 inch
20 .615 inch
28 .550 inch
.410 .410 inch
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Listed below are the equivalents
of diameter in gauge to inch.
Gauge Inch
10 .775 inch
12 .729 inch
16 .670 inch
20 .615 inch
28 .550 inch
.410 .410 inch
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3. Coated or Plated Shot = also called as “lubaloy” shot. A
Types of Shots chilled shot coated with thin copper through electroplating
1. Soft or Drop Shots = made by pure or nearly pure lead, to
design for greater strength and elasticity, great resistance to
which a small amount of arsenic has been added to make it deformation and leading and better pattern.
take on the form of a spherical drop as it falls down the shot
tower. This type is easy to deformed or flattened, loose their
velocity quicker, low penetrating power and string out more.
2. Chilled or Hard Shot = is a type of shot with a small amount
of antimony mixed with lead to increase hardness. It does no
deform easily, better patterns, less string and more uniform
velocity and penetration.
4. Buck Shot = a large size lead shot for used in shotgun.
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The word “Bullet” was derived from French word “Boullette” which
means a small ball. This term is generally used when we are referring to
projectile fired from any small arms, which has a variety of form,
especially during the earlier history. In a more technical sense, bullet
refers to a metallic or non-metallic cylindrical ball propelled from a
Bullets firearm it is sometimes called as shots or slugs.
Bullets have various types depending upon their specific nature and
purpose. In general bullet can be classified as either Lead or Jacketed.
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General Types of Bullets
2. Jacketed Type – Is a type of bullet
1. Lead Type – is a type of a bullet that is
consisting of the regular lead core, coated
basically composed of lead metal. Its
with a copper alloy in order to prevent lead
used was due to its density; having a
fouling of the barrel and is generally used in
good weight is a small size and easy for
pistols and other high power guns.
casting.
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2. Armor piercing – is a type of military bullet designed to penetrate light
According to their Maximum Effect
steel armor. Its mechanical construction makes it capable of penetrating
to their targets
through some light vehicles.
1. Ball Type – Is a type of
bullet, which is intended
for anti-personnel and
general use.
3. Explosive Bullet - Is a small bullet containing a charge of explosive,
which will detonate on impact.
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4. Incendiary Bullet –Type of military bullet used to cause fire in a target,
According to their Maximum Effect
generally designed to use by aircraft armament in order for the fuel tanks to
to their targets
ignite.
5. Tracer Bullet – a type of military bullet capable of leaving visible marks
or traces while in flight giving the gunner the chance to observe the strike of
the shot or make adjustments in the event of a miss
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