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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Hornady American Whitetail .30-06Sprg 150GR SP 20Rds
Hornady American Whitetail, 30-06, 150 Grain, Soft Point 8108$16.99$29.99Hornady American Whitetail .30-06Sprg 150GR SP 20Rds
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Winchester Wildcat Rimfire Ammo
Winchester Wildcat Rimfire Ammo
SKU: 2793379
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Cartridge or Gauge : .22 Long Rifle
Model Number : WW22LRB
Grain : 40 Grain
Velocity (fps) : 1255
Bullet Type : Hollow Point
Quantity : 500 Rounds
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Winchester Deer Season XP Brass .300 WSM 150-Grain 20-Rounds EP
Winchester Deer Season XP delivers a reliable and consistent load with good performance at a great value. Each box contains 20 rounds of 150 grain .300 WSM with extreme point bullets and brass casings.
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Speer Gold Dot Rifle Ammo Brass .223 Rem 20-Rounds 75 Grain
Trusted in the hands of law enforcement, private security, and everyday citizens all around the country, Speer Gold Dot ammo is the gold standard for self defense ammo. Featuring a pressure formed lead core bonded to an extremely uniform jacket as close as can be done. As a result, there is virtually no separation on impact leading to more retained weight and penetration to crucial depths.
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CCI Quiet-22 .22LR 40GR Lead Round Nose 50Rds
Quiet-22 ammo in Lead Round Nose made for .22 Long Rifle. This 40-grain, 710 fps round comes 50 per Box. It has 75% less perceived noise than a standard long rifle.$15.99 -
Hornady A-Tip Match Custom Bullet Seating Stem 6.5mm
As the best place to order ammo online, Firearms World offers you the tools to make your own with options like the seating stem for 6.5mm. In your most reliable gun, you need only the best bullets, this seating stem will help with that when it comes to 6.5mm. Purchase your A-Tip match custom bullet seating stem for 6.5mm from Firearms World, the best place to buy guns online!$12.09 -
Winchester Deer Season XP Rifle Ammo 270 Win 130 Grain Extreme Point 20 RDs
Winchester Deer Season XP 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. Winchester Deer Season XP ammunition features 270 Winchester Short Magnum with 130 Grain and is positive functioning with great accuracy.
$40.99