Ammunition Identification and Handling Quiz

7.62x39mm is a type of firearm ammunition.

In ammunition, 'grain' refers to the weight of the bullet.

FMJ stands for Full Metal Jacket in reference to ammunition.

9mm Luger is a common caliber for handguns.

Hollow Point is not a type of shotgun shell.

Copper is a common type of bullet jacket material.

A safety precaution when handling ammunition is to keep it away from extreme heat.

The primer in ammunition ignites the propellant powder.

The primary purpose of the crimp in shotgun ammunition is to seal the cartridge.

A component of centerfire ammunition is the Boxer primer.

Bent Tail is not a type of bullet tip design.

In ammunition, 'headstamp' refers to the information stamped on the base of the cartridge case.

Birdshot is commonly used in shotguns for hunting birds.

The primary difference is that centerfire cartridges have a firing pin located in the center of the base.

The primary purpose of the wadcutter bullet design is increased accuracy at short distances.

Frangible ammunition breaks apart upon impact with hard surfaces.

'Subsonic' in ammunition means the bullet travels slower than the speed of sound.

The purpose of the sabot in ammunition is to stabilize the bullet's flight.