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| − | A '''cartridge''', also called a '''round''', packages the [[bullet]], [[gunpowder]] and [[primer]] into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the firing chamber of a firearm. The primer is a small charge of impact-sensitive chemical that may be located at the center of the case head ([[Centerfire ammunition|centerfire]] ammunition) or at its rim ([[Rimfire ammunition|rimfire]] ammunition). Electrically-fired cartridges have also been made. Caseless ammunition has been made as well. A |
+ | A '''cartridge''', also called a '''round''', packages the [[bullet]], [[gunpowder]] and [[primer]] into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the firing chamber of a firearm. The primer is a small charge of impact-sensitive chemical that may be located at the center of the case head ([[Centerfire ammunition|centerfire]] ammunition) or at its rim ([[Rimfire ammunition|rimfire]] ammunition). Electrically-fired cartridges have also been made. Caseless ammunition has been made as well. A cartridge without a bullet is called a [[blanks|blank]]; one that is completely inert is called a [[dummy]]. |
In popular use, the term "bullet" is often misused to refer to complete cartridges. This is incorrect; "bullet" refers specifically to the projectile itself, not the entire cartridge. |
In popular use, the term "bullet" is often misused to refer to complete cartridges. This is incorrect; "bullet" refers specifically to the projectile itself, not the entire cartridge. |
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Revision as of 14:59, 18 May 2012
A cartridge, also called a round, packages the bullet, gunpowder and primer into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the firing chamber of a firearm. The primer is a small charge of impact-sensitive chemical that may be located at the center of the case head (centerfire ammunition) or at its rim (rimfire ammunition). Electrically-fired cartridges have also been made. Caseless ammunition has been made as well. A cartridge without a bullet is called a blank; one that is completely inert is called a dummy.
In popular use, the term "bullet" is often misused to refer to complete cartridges. This is incorrect; "bullet" refers specifically to the projectile itself, not the entire cartridge.