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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Federal PRM 7MMREM 160GR NP 20rds
Federal Premium, 7MM REM, 160 Grain, Nosler Partition P7RF$49.99 -
Hornady Superformance Varmint .17Hornet 20GR V-Max 25Rds
Hornady Superformance, 17 Hornet, 20 Grain, V-Max 83005$21.99 -
Hornady Subsonic Brass .450 BM 395 Grain 20-Rounds Sub-X
Hornady Subsonic offers excellent precision and reliable expansion even at low velocities. Each box consists of 20 rounds of 395 grain .450 Bushmaster with Sub-X bullets and brass casings
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Federal Range & Target Ammo .40 SW Full Metal Jacket 165 GR
Firearms World has the best deals on ammo you can find online! Featuring cheap flat rate shipping no matter how much you order, be sure to stock up for your next day at the range or competition weekend.
$32.99 -
Federal Fusion 300WIN 165GR 20rds
Federal Fusion, 300 WIN MAG, 165 Grain, Boat Tail F300WFS2$38.99 -
Federal Fusion 300WIN 180GR 20rds
Federal Fusion, 300 WIN MAG, 180 Grain, Boat Tail F300WFS3$38.99 -
Winchester Super-X 300WIN 150GR Power Core 95/5 20rds
Winchester Super-X, 300 WIN MAG, 150 Grain, Power Core, 95/5 Copper Alloy Lead Free X300WMLF$35.99 -
Winchester Varmint X Brass .22 Hornet 35-Grain 20-Rounds PT
Winchester Varmint X delivers superior performance in a reliable hunting load. Each box contains 20 rounds of 35 grain with polymer tip bullets and brass casings
$22.99 -
PPU Metric Rifle Brass 7.62x54mmR 182-Grain 20-Rounds FMJ
PPU Metric Rifle 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. Each box contains 20 rounds of 182 grain 7.62x54mmR with full metal jacket bullets and brass casings.
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Sig Sauer Ammo OTM Match 300WIN 190 Grain 20/200
Sig Sauer Elite Match, 300 Win, 190Gr, Open Tip Match E3WMM1-20$49.99