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ammo
Ammunition (informally ammo) is the material fired, scattered, dropped or detonated from any weapon or weapon system. Ammunition is both expendable weapons (e.g., bombs, missiles, grenades, land mines) and the component parts of other weapons that create the effect on a target (e.g., bullets and warheads). Nearly all mechanical weapons require some form of ammunition to operate.
The term ammunition can be traced back to the mid-17th century. The word comes from the French la munition, for the material used for war. Ammunition and munitions are often used interchangeably, although munition now usually refers to the actual weapons system with the ammunition required to operate it. In some languages other than English ammunition is still referred to as munition, such as French ("munitions"), German ("Munition"), Italian ("munizione") or Portuguese ("munição").
The purpose of ammunition is to project a force against a selected target to have an effect (usually, but not always, lethal). The most iconic example of ammunition is the firearm cartridge, which includes all components required to deliver the weapon effect in a single package. Until the 20th century, black powder was the most common explosive used but has now been replaced in nearly all cases by modern compounds.
Ammunition comes in a great range of sizes and types and is often designed to work only in specific weapons systems. However, there are internationally recognized standards for certain ammunition types (e.g., 5.56×45mm NATO) that enable their use across different weapons and by different users. There are also specific types of ammunition that are designed to have a specialized effect on a target, such as armor-piercing shells and tracer ammunition, used only in certain circumstances. Ammunition is commonly labeled or colored in a specific manner to assist in the identification and to prevent the wrong ammunition types from being used accidentally or inappropriately.
Local gun store, EJ's closed down. Reopened under new name of Ammo King. This shop sells supplies, but no firearms. Big inventory of stuff. They do have many primers in stock.
Getting ready to load ammo for my first 6mm BRA I have 105 hybrids. Varget. N-140.
Question is: start off with varget or the 140 ? I know there may be better options. This is what i have to work with. Thanks !
Update: N-140 /105 hybrids test. Pretty pleased. 2820 or 2900...
Hi there
I just found 10 rounds of 257 Weatherby Mag ammo in my tool box. Long explanation so long conversation on your dime. In other words you call me at 702 596 7680 and I explain so you get 10 rds for free only pay shipping.
Chuck
New to the great State of AZ.
Does anyone know any gun/ammo stores in the Phoenix area(1-2 hours drive is fine) with bulk 9mm and 223/556(1000-round boxes) at reasonable prices?
With ammo prices down somewhat, I am looking to get back to training/shooting. I used to shoot ~1000 rounds of...
Here is a link to ammo seek not always the best but a great spot to look for lower-priced ammo. There are some sales that don't make it but most do.
Ammo Seek
WPA 230 Grain FMJ. Selling individual 50 round boxes for $25 a piece. Discounts available for larger purchases. Shipping available if buyer covers costs.
Selling live ammo and reloading bullets & shells:
1. Over 200 rounds of .45 auto ammo copper round nose and hollow point: $85.00
2. Over 200 .303 British reloading bullets 150gr.-165gr. copper and lead alloy: $75.00
3. 20 rounds of Japanese 6.5 mm ammo, 20 reloading shells, and 100 bullets...
1200 rds WPA, Steel, 230 gr FMJ, 50 cents a round
200 rds Federal, aluminum, 230 gr FMJ, 30 cents a round
50 rds TulAmmo, Steel, 230 gr FMJ, 50 cents a round
All offers considered. All ammo is individually boxed, no loose rounds.
223:
1000 rds Wolf Gold, brass, 55 gr FMJ, 50 cents a round
500 rds WPA, Steel, 55 gr FMJ, 40 cents a round
400 rds TulAmmo, Steel, 55 gr FMJ, 10 dollars a box
760 rds Wolf Std, Steel, 62 gr FMJ, 40 cents a round
All offers considered, no ammo is loose it is all boxed. Discounts available...