Change: Deleted by John_234 Apr 22 2010, 9:53 PM EDT for: Content moved onto "ammunition" page.

Change: some say it expands more comparable.reliably. Types of Casings: Steel CaseNormally coated to prevent rust. Does not seal as well in the chamber when fired. Cheaper to buy. Non-reloadable. Brass CaseSeals well in chamber when fired. Reloadable. More expensive. Does not rust.Types of Shotgun Shells:Birdshot   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 630)

Change:  Most modern military bullets will be of this type. Some, such as the M855, are a hybrid between FMJBT and armor piercing. Jacketed Hollow PointAs far as pistols go, this is the most common self defense round. When it hits a target it expands rapidly, causing more flesh damage.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 616)

Change: SAME AS .308: ***Research your weapon to ensure it will handle the military loads***7.62 NATO7.62x51mm.308 WinchesterM80DIFFERENT THAN .3087.62x54r7.62x39mmSAME AS .223: ***Research your weapon to ensure it will handle the military loads***5.56x45mm5.56 NATOM193M855SS109.223 REMINGTONDIFFERENT THAN .223:   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 586)

Change: The fastest expanding jacketed bullet made. Usually has a plastic tip to help separate the bullet upon impact. Used for indoor shooting, helps to avoid overpenetration. Not for use against armored targets. Soft Point Types of Casings: Steel CaseNormally coated to prevent rust. Does   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 419)

Change: Generally has a silver and red tip. I had trouble finding a good picture. Really only found in anti-material rounds such as the .50 BMG. Cast Frangible Soft Point Types of Casings: Steel CaseNormally coated to prevent rust. Does not seal   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 349)

Change: Most of your "sniper" rounds are going to be this type of bullet. The only real reason for the hollow point for a precision rifle is that they are more accurate than a full metal jacket. (Believe it or not.) Armor Piercing Armor Piercing Incendiary Cast Frangible Soft Point Types   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 297)

Change: Basically the same thing as the full metal jacket, however it has the tapered tail. This makes it a little bit more accurate (less drag). Jacketed Hollow Point Jacketed Hollow Point Boat Tail Armor Piercing Armor Piercing Incendiary Cast Frangible Soft Point Types of Casings: Steel CaseNormally coated   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 232)

Change: A boat-tail bullet is beveled at the rear to make it more aerodynamic.important.Types of Bullets: Full Metal Jacket Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail Jacketed Hollow Point Jacketed Hollow Point Boat Tail Armor Piercing Armor Piercing Incendiary Cast Frangible Soft Point Types of Casings: Steel CaseNormally coated   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 183)

Change: Steel Case Brass Case Types of Shotgun Shells:Birdshot (Very small bb's that are only suitable for hunting small animals or shooting clay pidgeons)Buckshot (Large bb's suitable for home defense and hunting larger animals)Slug (Solid lead projectile that is suitable for home defense and hunting larger animals)Good   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 175)