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 F300WFS1 300MG 150 Fusion 20rds
Federal 300 Winchester Mag 150 Grain Fusion$36.99 -
Federal Premium V-Shok Brass .224VAL 60 Grain 20-Rounds NBT
Federal Premium V-Shok is built for long-range precision varmint hunting with its boat-tail and polymer tip design. Each box consists of 20 rounds of 60 grain .224 Valkyrie with Nosler ballistic tip bullets and brass casings.
$29.99 -
Federal Premium Brass .30-06 Springfield 165 Grain 20-Rounds SSII
Federal Premium provides performance, consistency, and reliability even at significant ranges. Each box contains 20 rounds of 165 grain .30-06 Springfield with Swift Scirocco II bullets.
$42.99 -
Winchester Super-X 22HORN 45GR SP 50rds
Winchester Super-X, 22 Hornet, 45 Grain, Soft Point X22H1$54.99 -
Federal F6555FS1 6.5X55 140 Fusion 20rds
Federal 6.5×55 Swede 140 Grain Fusion$29.99 -
PPU PPM6 Match 120 Grain 6.5×55 Swedish 20 Rounds Hollow Point Boat Tail
Those looking for accuracy frequently select PPU Match Centerfire Rifle Ammunition as it produces accurate shooting in both longer and shorter distances. Match ammunition is designed to be ideal for competition due to the high accuracy offered.
This accuracy is the result of special production procedures that require adherence to exacting specifications and measurements. When loading ammunition PPU relies on primers that are reliable and offer uniform quality as well as powders that have been chosen for their consistent ballistics. The final product undergoes a rigorous inspection to ensure only high-quality products leave the manufacturer.
$19.99 -
PPU PP264 Rifle Ammo 140 Grain 264 Win Mag 20 Rounds Soft Point
PPU PP264 Rifle Ammo 264 Win Mag 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 PP264 Rifle Ammo 264 Win Mag ammunition features 140 grains and is positive functioning with great accuracy.
$33.99 -
Federal PRM 7MMREM 160GR NP 20rds
Federal Premium, 7MM REM, 160 Grain, Nosler Partition P7RF$49.99