Letter: C

A repeating action firearm component which engages or is attached to the carrier or lifter and acts to control its motion. Sometimes called Lifter Pawl.

A simplified version of a sling, used for carrying purposes only.

A single round of ammunition consisting of the case, primer and propellant with or without one or more projectiles. Also applies to a shotshell.

A flat container having blind holes into which cartridges can be inserted in an upright position to be readily available to the shooter.

A copper alloy with a nominal composition of 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc. “Cartridge Brass” is the trade name for the Copper Development Association, Inc. Alloy C26000.

The main body of a single round into which other components are inserted to form a cartridge. Usually refers to centerfire and rimfire cartridges. Serves as a gas seal during firing of the cartridge. Usually made of brass, steel, copper, aluminum or plastic. Also referred to as a shellcase.

The dimensions from face of the head to the mouth.

A separate cartridge container to hold cartridges or shells in proper sequence for feeding into a specific firearm. It is a magazine charger, and unlike a magazine does not contain a feeding spring. Sometimes improperly called a Magazine.