BULLET Flashcards
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- It is a metallic or non- metallic cylindrical projectile propelled from a firearm by means of the expansive force of gasses coming from burning gunpowder.
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BULLET
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–in the world of ammunition, ballistics, guns, rifles, handgun and revolvers, this is the projectile
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BULLET
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–ito yung dumadaan or lumalabas sa barrel and hinahagis or nagproproject sa ating muzzle
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BULLET
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- In police parlance, the bullet maybe called
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SLUG
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- In governmental parlance, a cartridge containing bullet is called
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BALL CARTRIDGE.
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were the original terminology of all bullets
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BALLS
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In small arms ammunition, this refers to projectile from a rifled firearm which is
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CYLINDRICAL OR CYLINDRO - CONOIDAL
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Round projectile is called
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BALL OR SHOT
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The first bullets were much like ____ fired from ancient guns immediately after the introduction of gunpowder in ___.
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crossbow arrows
Europe
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Large guns and cannons initially fired ___ until the mid-15thn century when metal balls began to be cast.
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stone balls
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The word bullet originated from what word?
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french
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The word bullet originated from the French word
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BOULETTE
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BOULETTE means
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small ball
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PARTS OF A STANDARD BULLET
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- BASE
- HEEL
- BEARING SURFACE
- CANNELURE
- JACKET
- CORE
- SHOULDER
- OGIVE
- TIP OR NOSE
- HEAD - HEIGHT
- MEPLAT
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- The diameter of the flat or blunt end of the nose or ogive of a bullet.
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MEPLAT
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blunt end of the nose or ogive of a bullet.
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MEPLAT
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- The length of the bullet from the shoulder to the tip.
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HEAD - HEIGHT
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- The most forward point of the ogive.
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TIP OR NOSE
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–tapered portion or curve portion
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OGIVE
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–this will start only once di na niya ka-shape yung shoulder
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OGIVE
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- The radius of curve between the bearing surface and the point usually stated with respect to the caliber.
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OGIVE
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- The part where the parallel sides end and the ogive begins.
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SHOULDER
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– this exist from cannelure
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SHOULDER
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–innermost of our bullet
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CORE
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--majority of the make of our bullet
CORE
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--main component of the bullet
CORE
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- The main component of the bullet
CORE
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- A bulk of mass in the bullet.
CORE
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usually made of lead but sometimes alloyed replace with other metals for special purposed such as deeper penetration and tracing.
CORE
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there is a tendency in the lead to smear or sumama yung mga particles niya sa chamber or barrel which can lead to erosion or rust
JACKET
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--outer skin of the bullet
JACKET
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- it may partially or completely cover the lead core.
JACKET
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- A metal covering of the bullet's lewd core which could be made of copper, brass, steel, aluminum, or an alloy of these metals;
JACKET
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JACKET is made of
copper, brass, steel, aluminum, or an alloy
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--series of grooves or indentation serves as lalagyan or holder of lubricant of the bullet
CANNELURE
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dito nakakagat si neck
CANNELURE
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- for lead bullets, this part is better known as LUBRICANT GROOVE.
CANNELURE
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- The groove around the body of a bullet to receive the case crimp;
CANNELURE
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to receive the case crimp;
CANNELURE
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--individual characteristics of the firearm exist
BEARING SURFACE
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--portion of the bullet that riflings exist that are made by lands and grooves of the barrel of the firearm
BEARING SURFACE
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- The cylindrical side of the bullet
BEARING SURFACE
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comes in contact with the barrel rifling.
BEARING SURFACE
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- The part where the base and bearing surface meet.
HEEL
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--kadikit niya si bearing surface
HEEL
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the base of the base as to the shape and design there is
BOAT TAIL BULLET AND FLAT BASE BULLET
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--used in rifle ammunition with big powder capacity
BOAT TAIL BULLET
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--used in small powder capacity such as pistols and revolver
FLAT BASE BULLET
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- The portion of the bullet that receives the thrust and heat from the burning gunpowder.
BASE
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flat surface of the bullet
BASE
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--silang dalawa ni HEEL ang nakaupo together with gunpowder
BASE
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TWO KINDS OF BULLETS ACCORDING TO MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION
1. LEAD BULLETS
2. JACKETED BULLETS
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- Those made of lead or alloy of metals, tin and antimony which is slightly harder than pure lead, in order to prevent the adherent of lead in the bore of the barrel, lubricant should be placed on the groove around the body of the bullets.
LEAD BULLETS
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in order to prevent the adherent of lead in the bore of the barrel, lubricant should be placed on the groove around the body of the bullets.
LEAD BULLETS
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- Those made of lead or alloy of metals, tin and antimony which is slightly harder than pure lead
LEAD BULLETS
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- Those made of lead core covered with jacket of harder material such as; gilding metal, copper alloy approximately 90% and zinc 10%.
JACKETED BULLETS
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JACKETED BULLETS
- Those made of lead core covered with jacket of harder material such as?
gilding metal, copper alloy 90% and zinc 10%.
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have been known to use steel as jacket the gun barrel
EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS
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may be used instead of gilding metal for the jacket of calibre .45 bullets.
COPPER - PLATED STEEL
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to prevent adherence of lead or metal inside the gun barrel.
JACKET
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to have better penetration of the bullet to the target
JACKET
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PRINCIPAL TYPES OF BULLET
1. BALL BULLETS/ HARD BALL
2. ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS
3. TRACER BULLETS
4. INCENDIARY BULLETS
5. EXPLOSIVE OR FRAGMENTARY BULLETS
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– This refers to bullet that contains a high charge of explosive
EXPLOSIVE OR FRAGMENTARY BULLETS
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- Because of their small size, it is difficult to make a fuse that work reliably in small arms ammunition.
EXPLOSIVE OR FRAGMENTARY BULLETS
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- For this reason, the use of high explosive bullets is usually limited to ___
20mm and above.
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--designed to bring a part to small pieces
EXPLOSIVE OR FRAGMENTARY BULLETS
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--upon impact, it produces shrapnel’s
EXPLOSIVE OR FRAGMENTARY BULLETS
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--like a mini grenade
EXPLOSIVE OR FRAGMENTARY BULLETS
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--may kulay siya wherein BLUE, RED, YELLOW and it depends on the nation what color it would be
INCENDIARY BULLETS
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--used to set fire or explosion since it is capable of spark, fire
INCENDIARY BULLETS
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--upon impact, this creates spark specifically if your target is flammable
INCENDIARY BULLETS
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- These are used on targets that will readily burn such as aircrafts or gasoline depot.
INCENDIARY BULLETS
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- This refers to bullet that contains a mixture, such as phosphorous or other materials that can be set on fire by impact.
INCENDIARY BULLETS
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--leaving a visible pathway or laser where the bullet will go
TRACER BULLETS
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--while the bullet is travelling, there is a visible trail leaving or laser so it means that the shooter can see the accuracy where the bullet will go
TRACER BULLETS
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apparently continuous its light enabling the shooter to fixed his target at a particular distance.
TRACER BULLETS
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- The flash of light and smoke from burning permits flight of the bullet to be seen especially at night time.
TRACER BULLETS
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bullet that contains a compound at the base, usually similar to barium nitrates which set on fire when the bullet is projected.
TRACER BULLETS
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--in US, serial ownership of this is prohibited since this is only being used by the Police and Military usage only
ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS
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--there are chance that you cannot penetrate it but will cause big damage in the target
ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS
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--when it comes to bullet proof glass, hindi naman totally na magpipierce but magkakaroon ng dent so once na ulit ulit na ginamit ay dun siya magpipierce through
ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS
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--specifically designed to penetrate armor, hard targets, protective gear, bullet proof glass
ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS
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- These types of bullet in small arms have a similarity to the standard bullet but in addition to the lead and antimony filler, a core of tungsten chrome steel which continuous to penetrate the armor target after the jacket and filler had been stripped away by the contact with the hard resistance object or surface.
ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS
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– This refers to bullet that has hardened steel core and are fired at vehicles and other armored targets.
ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS
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- This is the original terminology for bullet and probably used in the commission of the crime.
BALL BULLETS/ HARD BALL
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- This is the original terminology for bullet and probably used in the commission of the crime.
BALL BULLETS/ HARD BALL
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is only being used before in older firearms which is the muskets
lead balls
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new version today kaya even distribution of the force from the gunpowder
flat base
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BULLETS DESIGNED FOR HANDGUN
1. JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
2. JACKETED SOFT POINT BULLET
3. SEMI - JACKETED HOLLOW POINT (SJHP)
4. LEAD WADCUTTER (LWC)
5. FULL METAL JACKET TRUNCATED CONE (FMJ-TC)
6. FULL METAL JACKET ROUND NOSE (FMJ-RN)
5. LEAD SEMI - WADCUTTER
6. LEAD ROUND NOSE (LRN)
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--round edges or round nose and for sports shooting
LEAD ROUND NOSE (LRN)
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- It is a hard hitting, economical and generally designed bullet for all revolvers.
LEAD ROUND NOSE (LRN)
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– This refers to solid lead bullet with rounded ogive for down - range accuracy.
LEAD ROUND NOSE (LRN)
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- This refers to solid lead bullet with pointed nose.
LEAD SEMI - WADCUTTER
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- This refers to solid lead bullet with pointed nose.
LEAD SEMI - WADCUTTER
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a tool use by workers for sharpening metals by hammering
swaging
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It is formed by swaging
LEAD SEMI - WADCUTTER
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--has deeper penetration that can lead to perforation so there is a tendency that the bullet will come out to the body of the target
. FULL METAL JACKET ROUND NOSE (FMJ-RN)
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slim chances to perforation
FULL METAL JACKET TRUNCATED CONE (FMJ-TC)
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--deeper penetration and there is a tendency in perforation however it is only minimal in it since the tip is flat
FULL METAL JACKET TRUNCATED CONE (FMJ-TC)
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is the inner layer or portion of the bullet
lead core
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- The result is less expansion than a JHP bullet but more than an FMJ and deeper penetration than Soft Point (SP) bullet.
FULL METAL JACKET TRUNCATED CONE (FMJ-TC)
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- The result is less expansion than a JHP bullet but more than an FMJ and deeper penetration than Soft Point (SP) bullet.
FULL METAL JACKET TRUNCATED CONE (FMJ-TC)
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--hole na naiiwan is clean since the edge is very sharp
LEAD WADCUTTER (LWC)
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--the target paper here, once this is being used it looks like a puncher
LEAD WADCUTTER (LWC)
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--used in sports since it is easy to score
LEAD WADCUTTER (LWC)
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--bullets are designed for revolvers or target shooting (bulls eye shooting) or can be used in self-defense
LEAD WADCUTTER (LWC)
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--a flat nose bullet that is made entirely with lead
LEAD WADCUTTER (LWC)
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- This refers to bullet having a solid lead bullet that cuts clean in paper targets for precise scoring.
LEAD WADCUTTER (LWC)
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– This refers to bullet with more exposed lead at the tip that expands less than a jacketed hollow point bullet.
Semi Jacketed Hollow Point
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--has a lead core partially expose to the tip
JACKETED SOFT POINT BULLET
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--allowing for some expansion while maintaining deeper penetration than the JHP
JACKETED SOFT POINT BULLET
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--spreading out upon impact of the bullet
EXPANSION/ MUSHROOMING
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--important use is to deeply penetrate but not enough to perforate wherein it will stay and stay in the flesh of the target
JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
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--the more the expansion, the more the wound channel
JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
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--sobrang labo on perforation or mag-exit sa target lalo na sa muzzle or soft tissues
JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
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--this is effective if your target is flesh or person or animals
JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
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--has a hollow cavity sa taas or bakante yung taas which is designed for rapid expansion upon impact
JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
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--the expansion is increasing the stopping power of the bullet while reducing the penetration
JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
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- This refers to bullet that has an exposed lead at the tip of the jacketed hollow point that rapidly initiates uniform controlled expansion that progresses to the depth of the hollow point cavity.
JACKETED HOLLOW POINT BULLET (JHP)
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BULLETS DESIGNED FOR RIFLE
1. FULL METAL JACKET (FMJ)
2. FULL METAL JACKET BOAT TAIL (FMJ - BT OR FMJBT)
3. HOLLOW POINT BOAT TAIL (HPBT)
4. SOFT POINT (SP)
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- This refers to exposed lead on the tip of the bullet and broader point diameter that provides controlled expansion of the jacket on the bullet at the lower velocity.
SOFT POINT (SP)
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- The large wound is the results from expansion of the jacket that would be more or less 200 percent or original bullet diameter.
SOFT POINT (SP)
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--lagi na it is capable for expansion/mushrooming
HOLLOW POINT BOAT TAIL (HPBT)
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--capable in expanding since it is a type of expanding bullet wherein the lead is exposed in the end of the nose
SOFT POINT (SP)
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- Precision balance and exceptional concentricity (having common center and having a common axis) greatly increase bullet stability to assure superb accuracy.
HOLLOW POINT BOAT TAIL (HPBT)
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further reduces drag to improve down - range velocity.
Boat tail heel
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– This refers to extremely accurate hollow point bullet pointed with aerodynamic design.
HOLLOW POINT BOAT TAIL (HPBT)
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- This refers to bullet that has lead core enclosed in a heavy copper jacket which results in little or no expansion but deep penetration.
FULL METAL JACKET BOAT TAIL (FMJ - BT OR FMJBT
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- This is also called BALL AMMUNITION.
FULL METAL JACKET (FMJ)
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– This refers to bullet that has lead core covered with a jacket (except the base) which results in little expansion but with deep penetration.
FULL METAL JACKET (FMJ)
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bullet that is ideal for use in armor penetrators.
DEPLETED URANIUM
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- This type of bullet has a copper sheath and a jacket covering the lead core.
HARDBALL BULLET
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- The jacket that covered the lead core is called
full metal jacket.
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- These solid metal projectiles have the speed, mass and physical properties and have exceptional performance against armoured targets.
DEPLETED URANIUM
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- This kind of bullet is designed to defeat an armoured target at a greater distance
DEPLETED URANIUM
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--used in both armor piercing and incendiary bullet, but mostly for armor piercing
DEPLETED URANIUM
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--components that are used in military ammunition, __ is the hardest and dense component
URANIUM/ DEPLETED URANIUM
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the best in having severe damage and severe penetration or perforation in your target
URANIUM/ DEPLETED URANIUM
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--mostly being used in artillery or big firearms
DEPLETED URANIUM
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- A bullet with a flat nose in front of a sharp wadcutter - style shoulder.
SEMI - WADCUTTER
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- This type of bullet has a shoulder that is too sharp, this will cut a clear hole on the target.
SEMI - WADCUTTER
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mas dinagdagan yung powder capacity na pwedeng gamitin for rifles
SEMI - WADCUTTER
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- This type of bullet is the trademark of Winchester.
SILVER TIP
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- The rifle version has a lead core and a copper - alloy jacket.
SILVER TIP
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- The handgun version has a lead core and an aluminium jacket.
SILVER TIP
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- When the bullet penetrates the body, the jacket of the bullet will disintegrate into small pieces that will precisely cause internal haemorrhage.
SILVER TIP
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--both rifles and handguns
SILVER TIP
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--very versatile and flexible when it comes to usage since it is very reliable when it comes to expansion
SILVER TIP
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--its shiny appearance ay konti lang yung gasgas niya sa riflings so mas madali siyang linisin
SILVER TIP
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- This refers to bullet having a stress lines manufactured into the slug.
FRAGMENTATION BULLET
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- The results are that the bullet splits into fragments when hitting soft tissue creating a bigger wound but tends to retain its form when penetrating armor.
FRAGMENTATION BULLET
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type of bullet having a sharply pointed nose.
SPITZER
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- This is more effective than the round ball of the same weight because there is less surface presented to the air and the speed of the bullet encountered less air resistance thus, it moves with unhampered speed.
SPITZER
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- This type of bullet when it hits a hard object like bones inside the body, it changes its bullet track hence having a tendency that the bullet travelled sideways.
SPITZER
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- When the bullet travelled in this condition and exited from the wound, it will create a wider size exit wound.
SPITZER
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--common designed for rifle bullets or ammunition with a flat base
SPITZER
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--may pointed nose siya with flat base
SPITZER
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- This refers to all soft bullets, split nose bullets, hollow point bullets and jacketed bullets with exposed lead core.
DUMDUM BULLET
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- The expanding effects of these bullets have tremendous damage.
DUMDUM BULLET
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--silly name but the damage is malala
DUMDUM BULLET
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- This refers to a bullet that will expand upon striking an object and therefore produce much more serious effects and have correspondingly greater stopping power.
MUSHROOM BULLET OR SOFT POINT BULLET
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when fired from a high velocity rifle, it will expand upon striking a flash or soft tissue until it looks like a mushroom.
MUSHROOM BULLET OR SOFT POINT BULLET
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- They are designed to provide deeper penetration before expansion. However, when it exited from the wound, the exited wound will have bigger size.
MUSHROOM BULLET OR SOFT POINT BULLET
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- This refers to a bullet with an open ogive or nose, designed to increase the expansion when it hits the target.
HOLLOW POINT BULLET
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- Sometimes this is called EXPRESS BULLET.
HOLLOW POINT BULLET
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- These are also designed to provide expansion and when it exited from the wound, it will have a bigger exit wound that the entrance wound.
HOLLOW POINT BULLET
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– This refers to a bullet having soft steal jacket often clad or plated with gilding metal to prevent rusting and reduce frictional resistance in the bore.
STEEL JACKETED BULLET
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- This refers to a solid copper projectile that is heat treated for extra toughness with no separate jacket and no lead core.
X - BULLET
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- The bullet holds together for deep penetration.
X - BULLET
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- Deep forward cavity causes the nose to peel back into four razor edge petals.
X - BULLET
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- The four petals if viewed head on gives its name
X - BULLET
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This kind of bullet was introduced in 1989 that is designed by Barnes but owned by Randy Brooks.
X - BULLET
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--full metal with no lead core
X - BULLET
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--kung ano yung composition of jacket, that is also the composition of lead core so kung brass siya ay brass din ang loob or core
X - BULLET
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--mabigat or heavy bullet since it is a full steel or full metal brass siya
X - BULLET
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--capable for deep penetration and perforation since it is made in a tough manner
X - BULLET
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X - BULLET designed by___ but owned by __.
Barnes
Randy Brooks
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– This refers to a bullet with a base tapering to smaller diameter.
BOAT TAIL
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– This refers to a small metal cup fitted to the base of a lead bullet to protect it from the hot gases created by the burning powder charge.
GAS CHECK
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--located in the base of the bullet
GAS CHECK
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guard between the base of the bullet and gunpowder
GAS CHECK
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--not necessary, it is only added in order to get accuracy and powerful of the gunpowder since it will have another component between the gunpowder and the bullet so mas siksik sa loob ng ammunition kaya the velocity ay mas bibilis
GAS CHECK
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- This refers to high performance ammunition that gives superior penetration in solid (inanimate) targets while delivering maximum stopping power with minimum danger from over penetration and ricochet.
GLASER SAFETY SLUG
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- A conventional .357 magnum can ricochet up to 34 mile
GLASER SAFETY SLUG
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when it comes to the possibility of usage of handgun on aircraft and its usage of ammunition on public places
GLASER SAFETY SLUG
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--there is a wound or damage but it prevents over penetration or severe penetration
GLASER SAFETY SLUG
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--minimal damage specifically in aircraft or public usage
GLASER SAFETY SLUG
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--it is more safe to use this rather than a normal bullet since normal bullet is capable of deep penetration or perforation
GLASER SAFETY SLUG
