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Anatomy of a Cartridge

Modern ammunition varies depending on the type of firearm. Rifles use a cartridge containing a single projectile (bullet).

Image showing the parts on rimfire and centerfire rifle cartridges: (1) bullet, (2) case, (3) powder, (4) primer, and (5) primer

Photo by Federal Ammunition

Rimfire Cartridge

  1. Bullet
  2. Case
  3. Powder
  4. Primer mix

Centerfire Cartridge

  1. Bullet
  2. Case
  3. Powder
  4. Primer
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