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Questions tagged 'Ammunition'

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Anonymous

Feb 05, 2025

What are hollow points? Are they better or worse than regular rounds? ?

What are hollow point bullets, and how do they compare to traditional full metal jacket rounds in terms of performance and effectiveness? Are there specific scenarios where one type is preferred over...

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Anonymous

Jan 23, 2025

what type and caliber is the bullet that i found?

I found a bullet that’s about 2.5 inches long, thin, and pointed. It also has "LC 02" marked on it. What type and caliber could this be, and what does "LC 02" mean? It appears to be made of copper—doe...

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Anonymous

Dec 22, 2024

Can anyone give me a comprehensive list of NATO rounds?

Can anyone provide a comprehensive list of NATO ammunition rounds? So far, I know that NATO uses the following rounds: - 9mm NATO - 7.62×51 NATO - 5.56×45mm NATO I suspect there are many more rou...

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Anonymous

Nov 26, 2024

mercury tipped bullets?

I was reading a book where one of the characters uses a pistol loaded with mercury-tipped rounds (.380 caliber). I'm curious—why would someone design or use such ammunition? What advantages, if any, d...

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Anonymous

Nov 10, 2024

8 mm or 30-06 springfield which is stronger?

Which cartridge is stronger: the 8 mm or the .30-06 Springfield? Additionally, could you provide information about various types of ammunition for each?