cartridge (rifle)
Piece of ammunition made up of a single projectile (bullet), an explosive charge (propellant) and a primer, all packed inside a case.
cup
Metal base of the case that contains the primer.
bullet
Rifle projectile; it separates from its case as it is driven in a straight line by a high-speed explosion.
nose
Tip of the bullet; the nose determines how the bullet will penetrate the target upon impact.
jacket
Metal coating that protects the bullet as it moves along the barrel of the firearm.
propellant
Explosive substance used to drive the projectile.
primer
Metal part filled with a chemical detonating substance that ignites the propellant.
case
Cylindrical cover that contains the cartridge’s explosive charge and projectile.
core
Central part of the bullet; it is made of lead.