Cartridge Brass Manufacturing Process — How Cases are Made
2024年5月22日 · Shooters understand the importance of good brass, but many of us have no idea how cartridge cases are actually made. Here’s how it’s done. The process starts with a brass disk stamped from strips of metal. Then, through a series of stages, the brass is extruded or drawn into a cylindrical shape.
Drawing Brass | How Cartridge Cases Are Made - Peterson Cartridge
See the brass rifle casing manufacturing process at Peterson Cartridge from raw brass coils to the finished casings we deliver to you.
The Modern Cartridge Case - The Ballistic Assistant
Taking a closer look at the modern cartridge case, often referred to as "Brass". What it does, it's limitations are, and how they are trying to make it better
The history of cartridge cases: from musket balls to modern ammo
Cartridge cases, often referred to simply as "cases" in the context of firearms, are the cylindrical, metallic containers that house the ammunition used in guns. These cases are made from various materials, with brass and steel being the most common choices.
Cartridge (firearms) - Wikipedia
A cartridge, [1] [2] also known as a round, is a type of pre-assembled firearm ammunition packaging a projectile (bullet, shot, or slug), a propellant substance (smokeless powder, black powder substitute, or black powder) and an ignition device within a metallic, paper, or plastic case that is precisely made to fit within the barrel chamber of ...
A Practical Guide to Ammunition Casings from Aluminum to Zinc
2023年8月3日 · In this practical guide to ammo casings, we aim to shine a spotlight on this often-overlooked component by dissecting the anatomy of the cartridge casing, exploring its history, and diving into the various types available today. We’ll illustrate these details with diagrams and delve into the manufacturing process of casings.
Back To Basics: Cartridge Cases | An Official Journal Of The NRA
2021年9月3日 · Plastic has several major drawbacks for use in a centerfire cartridge case: It will not hold a primer securely. It will not meet bullet push or pull requirements. It does not spring back like...
Polymer-cased ammunition - Wikipedia
Polymer-cased ammunition (PCA) is firearm ammunition (cartridge) with casings made from synthetic polymer instead of the typical metallic casing. PCA is considered a new alternative that potentially reduces production cost and weight for long guns and handguns.
Ammo 101: The 4 Parts Of A Cartridge - Pew Pew Tactical
2020年10月7日 · Bullets are usually made out of pure lead or copper-coated lead, but other materials are available, including steel, bismuth, polymer, and rubber. Because lead cored bullets (left) can harm scavenging wildlife, lawmakers are pushing for hunters to use lead-free options like copper-based bullets (right).
How Cartridge Brass (and Bullets) Are Made — Great Norma Video
2022年2月24日 · Norma has released a fascinating video showing how bullet, brass, and ammunition are produced at the Norma Precision AB factory which first opened in 1902. You can see how cartridges are made starting with brass disks, then formed into shape through a series of processes, including “hitting [the cup] with a 30-ton hammer”.