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bullets
A bullet is a kinetic projectile, a component of firearm ammunition that is shot from a gun barrel. The term is from Middle French, originating as the diminutive of the word boulle (boullet), which means "small ball". Bullets are made of a variety of materials, such as copper, lead, steel, polymer, rubber and even wax. Bullets are made in various shapes and constructions (depending on the intended applications), including specialized functions such as hunting, target shooting, training and combat. Bullets are often tapered, making them more aerodynamic. Bullet sizes are expressed by their weights and diameters (referred to as "calibers") in both imperial and metric measurement systems. For example: 55 grain .223 caliber bullets are of the same weight and caliber as 3.56 gram 5.56mm caliber bullets. Bullets do not normally contain explosives (see Incendiary ammunition and Exploding bullet), but strike or damage the intended target by transferring kinetic energy upon impact and penetration (see terminal ballistics).
Bullets are available singly (as in muzzle-loading and cap and ball firearms), but are more often packaged with propellant as cartridges ("rounds" of ammunition). Bullets are components of paper cartridges, or (much more commonly) in the form of metallic cartridges. Although the word bullet is often used in colloquial language to refer to a cartridge round, a bullet is not a cartridge but rather a component of one. A cartridge is a combination package of the bullet (i.e., the projectile), the case (which holds everything together), the propellant (which provides the majority of the energy to launch the projectile) and the primer (which ignites the propellant). This use of the term bullet (when intending to describe a cartridge) often leads to confusion when a cartridge, and all its components, are specifically referred to. The cartridges, in turn, may be held in a magazine or a belt (for rapid-fire weapons).
The bullets used in many cartridges are fired at muzzle velocities faster than the speed of sound—about 343 metres per second (1,130 ft/s) in dry air at 20 °C (68 °F)—and thus can travel a substantial distance to a target before a nearby observer hears the sound of the shot. The sound of gunfire (i.e. the "muzzle report") is often accompanied with a loud bullwhip-like crack as the supersonic bullet pierces through the air creating a sonic boom. Bullet speeds at various stages of flight depend on intrinsic factors such as sectional density, aerodynamic profile and ballistic coefficient, and extrinsic factors such as barometric pressure, humidity, air temperature and wind speed. Subsonic cartridges fire bullets slower than the speed of sound, so there are no sonic booms. This means that a subsonic cartridge, such as .45 ACP, can be substantially quieter than a supersonic cartridge, such as the .223 Remington, even without the use of a suppressor.Bullets shot by firearms can be used for target practice or to injure or kill animals, or people. Death can be by blood loss or damage to vital organs, or even asphyxiation if blood enters the lungs. Bullets are not the only projectiles shot from firearm-like equipment: BBs are shot from BB guns, airsoft pellets are shot by airsoft guns, paintballs are shot by paintball markers, and small rocks can be hurtled from slingshots. There are also flare guns, potato guns (and spud guns), rubber bullets, tasers, bean bag rounds, grenade launchers, flash bangs, tear gas, RPGs, and missile launchers.
Looking for some 405gr coated hard cast bullets for 45-70. I know I can order them but would like to purchase some local, cash FTF. There was a gentleman awhile back that posted some he cast and coated for sale. Bulk quantity. Maybe he will see this. Will pay cash or could barter if I have...
I ordered 2 of these by mistake---only wanted 1 bag. 500 of these will last me a lifetime, so figured I would pass along a good deal on these little pills to someone else that can use them. 500ct 100gr FCPRNFP = Full Copper Plated Round Nose Flat Point. Sorry NO electronic payments, but I do...
.45 ACP - 230gr Round Nose Plated Berry Bullets
250 count Loose $35
500 count Loose $65
Willing to ship if needed. USPS Priority add $12.
Larger quantities available. PM for more info.
Please Private Message me if you have questions.
Where I get my stuff
Never worked up a load with these, pretty sure they’re not made anymore either
104 of the HP’s
82 of the FMJ’s
Would like to trade for an equal amount of 110gr Vmax or 125gr Hornady FMJ or 125gr Speer Varmint TNT’s- all in .308
Brandon
9514426918
So, I'm leaving the hobby of reloading. Old age has forced me to make some tough decisions and one of these involves my firearms and reloading equipment and supplies.
1 - 1lb WIN 231 unopened $30 (Local Sale, Cannot Ship)
1- 8lb IMR 4227 unopened $240 (Local Sale, Cannot Ship)
1 box...
Hello all, cleaning out the ammo cabinet. I have two boxes of 120 grain .257 bullets and a metal 1 pound can of IMR 4831. Powder stored dry and in doors.
$70 for everything or make me an offer
I had a friend give me an absolute boat load of bullets and these are the items that I don't have a specific need for. I will break into smaller quantities within reason, but would prefer to sell full boxes, plus shipping is cheaper that way. Buyer pays USPS cost. I have more detailed pictures...
That's all I know about them. They were in a jar that came with a bunch of other stuff I got recently. I don't load cast bullets so somebody else must be able to use them. Let's go $80 plus shipping at actual cost to buyer.
I weighed a handful and the average was 166gr +/- .5gr. They're...
I've been hoarding these for a while but I'm downsizing for the move.
500) pulled Winchester Bullets 40 S&W, 10mm Auto 175 Grain Silvertip Hollow Point bullets.
They were loaded in new Starline 10mm brass with a mild crimp, pulled with an RCBS collet puller and little to no marks. These are...
I have two boxes of Nosler partitions. Two boxes of Speer grand slam, one box of Sierra. All 180 grain. I looked up their values yesterday on midway USA, which came to $250. I was thinking $200 would be a good price, but make me an offer. No trades
Today I have been pulling apart some 9mm. Using a collet type puller.
This one was really stubborn, and I still haven't got it out yet.
But when I do get it out, I can still reload with it, right?
Off loading some stuff I don't need. Local pick up only.
4 lbs Varget powder. Same lot number. $50 each
Redding .250 savage dies- $50
(Used to size 100 cases) excellent condition
RCBS 7mm-08 full length dies- $35
(Excellent condition. Unused)
Barnes 7mm/.284 120gr ttsx (50)-
Don't know the brand.
2 bags of 100 each at $15 each.
Buy them both and I'll throw in the partial of 36 for FREE.
Will ship at cost.
misterarman AKA John
360.771.0013
I have some bullets from an estate I picked up a while ago that had several things I can't use. So time to post them again and see if someone else can use them.
These are offered since all my 308 rifles prefer bullets below 155gr. More than happy to swap bullets!
Open to trades for reloading...