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Generic term for the unloaded case for metallic or shotshell ammunition. A colloquial term incorrectly used for loaded ammunition.

A device for catching fired shells.

A device for holding the head of a cartridge case in a reloading tool.

The disturbance of air surrounding and behind the bullet caused by a compression of the air column directly in front of the bullet.

A colloquial term used to describe the ability of a projectile to dissipate its kinetic energy effectively in a target.

1. A metallic adapter fastened to a trigger to widen the surface. 2. A metallic insert in the forearm of a side-by-side double barreled shotgun by which the forearm is attached to the barrels. Also called Fore-end Iron, Fore-end Plate.

Eye protection and sight improvement specifically designed for, and which should always be used, when shooting firearms.

The separation of the mouth end of a shotshell from the body when it is fired.

A type of 22 caliber rimfire cartridge.

A cartridge in which the bullet is seated below the specified minimum length.