Anatomy of a Pistol Bullet (Cartridge) One of the things that’s always surprised me as a shooting sports enthusiast, is just how many knowledgeable and experienced gun-owners don’t seem to know how a standard cartridge actually works.  In this article, we’ll take a brief look at the various components that make up a modern metallic […]

Anatomy of a Shotshell Not unlike metallic cartridge-based ammunition, modern shotshells are comprised of a number of different components working in unison.  Despite this similarity, many gun owners are surprised to learn that shotshells are actually a fair bit more complex than their metallic cousins. The basic breakdown of components includes a primer, hull, propellant, […]