Ammo Cartridge Parts

Firearm Basics | Parts of a Cartridge

Do you ever hear the term "bullet," when it really should be "cartridge"?

Firearm Basics | Types of Bullets

What does the actual "bullet" part of the cartridge look like?

Firearm Basics | Selecting the Correct Type of Ammunition for Your Firearm

In this video, we cover how to tell what type of ammunition your firearm is chambered for, and how to select the correct type of ammunition for your firearm.

Love at First Shot | S1 E4 Ammo: "After the Big Bang"

We’ve learned about the many types of ammo and how to determine what you need. Now it’s time to try them out. Join Natalie Foster and ammo pro and NRA Certified Instructor Melanie Sturgis as they compare several rounds.

Bullet Bits: Choosing Handgun Ammo

The ammo you select will depend primarily on your purpose.

What Is a Primer?

Understanding what a primer is can help you understand how your cartridge or shotshell performs.

Is Ballistic Coefficient Irrelevant?

When it comes to long-range shooting, is BC really the need-to-know factor it once was?

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