Rifle ammo
The vast majority of bullets are constructed of a solid lead core with a copper covering (called a “jacket”) that contains the lead. Lead is used because it’s an extremely dense, yet cheap metal, making it perfect for giving projectiles their weight while keeping the overall size small. Copper is used because it’s strong enough to keep the softer lead from de-forming, but soft enough to allow the gun’s rifling to “grip” the bullet.
The copper jacket starts out as a cup, having been cut from a long sheet. Through a process called “drawing,” the cup is lengthened and shaped to fit the profile of the projectile they’re making. These cups will eventually end up as jackets for 5.56 NATO rounds.
However, while this process is very efficient, it’s extremely difficult to actually get the metal to encase the entire lead core without any gaps. To keep production costs down, bullet manufacturers usually leave one end of the projectile open. Which end is open – and how that’s done – determines the classification of the projectile.
Here are three 150 grain .308 caliber bullets (a “grain” is a unit of bullet weight). And while they look very similar, the way in which they were manufactured is very different. The first projectile on the left is a “full metal jacket” (FMJ) round with a solid copper point. The other two are an open tip and a soft point bullet respectively, with openings in the copper at the tips of the projectiles.
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PPU PP30063 Metric Rifle 139 Grain 6.5x57mm Mauser 20 Rounds Soft Point Boat Tail
PPU PP30063 Metric Rifle 6.5x57mm Mauser ammo is an excellent choice for competitive and recreational shooting applications. This fantastic ammunition is well known to provide excellent results, delivering excellent accuracy and reliability. PPU PP30063 Metric Rifle 6.5x57mm Mauser ammunition features 139 grains and is positive functioning with great accuracy.
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Federal Premium Brass .300 Norma Mag 215 Grain 20-Rounds BHH
Federal Premium delivers high performance and precision at long ranges. Each box contains 20 rounds of 215 grain .300 Norma Mag with Berger hybrid hunter bullets.
$78.39 -
Winchester WSC338LU 338 Lapua Magnum
Winchester WSC338LU 338 Lapua Magnum Unprimed Rifle Shell Case
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Barnes Bullets VOR-TX 30-06 180GR TTSX BT 20rds
Barnes VOR-TX, 30-06, 180 Grain, Boat Tail BB30063$46.99 -
Barnes Bullets VOR-TX 300 Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM) 190 GR LRX Boat Tail 20 rds
Barnes Bullets 29011 VOR-TX 300 Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM) 190 GR LRX Boat Ta$62.99 -
Nosler Match Grade 28 Nosler Ammunition 185 Grains 20 Rounds
Nosler Match Grade 28 Nosler ammo is an excellent choice for competitive and recreational shooting applications. This fantastic ammunition is well known to provide excellent results, delivering excellent accuracy and reliability. Nosler Match Grade ammunition features 185 grains and is positive functioning with great accuracy.
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Weatherby Select Plus .300 Weatherby AccuBond 180 Grain
Go hunting with the most reliable ammunition by getting Select Plus .300 Weatherby AccuBond from Firearms World for your top-rated gun. Weighing at 180 grains, traveling at 3250 feet per second, and hitting targets with 4223 feet per pound, this ammunition is extremely reliable for medium to large game. This reliable Weatherby round is the best option wherever you may hunt. When you order ammo online from Firearms World, add a box of Select Plus .300 Weatherby AccuBond to your purchase!
$57.99 -
Nosler Match Grade 260 Remington Ammunition 130 Grains 20 Rounds
Nosler Match Grade ammo is an excellent choice for competitive and recreational shooting applications. This fantastic ammunition is well known to provide excellent results, delivering excellent accuracy and reliability. Nosler Match Grade 260 Remington ammunition features 130 grains and is positive functioning with great accuracy.
$31.99