Season 2 - Episode 30 Introduction to Ammunition Components - a podcast by Heidi Lyn Rao

It is EXTREMELY important to match the correct ammunition to the firearm you are shooting.  Everything you need to know can be found on the side of the firearm's barrel, box of ammunition, and the individual round of ammo.  In this episode we will cover the basics of what all of this means and why it is so important.

We'll discuss handling rifle, handgun and shotgun ammunition safely, components of ammunition, projectiles, bullet weight, velocity and bullet types.  We'll also explain calibers vs. gauges and what that means and why it's still used today.

There are countless choices of ammunition, and it is critical to identify which is the correct type to shoot in your particular firearm BEFORE you pull the trigger.  We'll also describe 10 Rules to Ammunition Safety. 

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