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 Gold Medal Premium Rifle Ammo Brass .224 Valkyrie 20-Rounds 90 Grain Sierra MatchKing BTHP
.224 Valk ammo is perfect for long-range shooting, both competition, and hunting. Pushing yourself into the right state of mind to shoot long range requires ammo that can keep up with you, and Federal Gold Medal Premium is exactly that ammo. 90 grain Sierra MatchKing BTHP rounds, 20 per box / 10 boxes per case.
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Federal BallistiClean Brass .223 Rem 55-Grain 20-Rounds Frangible
Federal Premium BallistiClean provides a cleaner option with the same accuracy and performance of other loads. Each box contains 20 rounds of 55 grain .223 Remington with lead-free frangible bullets and brass casings
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Hornady Superformance .30-06 150GR SST 20rds
Hornady Superformance Ammunition, 30-06, 150 Grain, SST, 20/Box 81093$31.99 -
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.
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Hornady Precision Hunter 143 Grain ELD-X Brass 6.5 Creedmoor 20Rds
The 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter ammo from Hornady is ready to go. These are packed with the cleanest propellants on the market and achieves some of the finest accuracy. Mfr. #81499. Grab more than one box and save with flat rate shipping on all ammo.$32.89$56.99 -
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.
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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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Winchester Supreme 243WIN 55GR SBS 20rds
Winchester Supreme, 243WIN, 55 Grain, Supreme Ballistic Silvertip SBST243$32.99 -
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.
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Hornady Critical Defense .223 Rem 55gr 20-Rounds FTX
The Hornady Critical Defense ammunition in .223 Rem excels in short-range defensive situations. It has the patented Flex Tip that aids in penetration and bullet expansion.
$34.99