Bullet

A bullet is a projectile shot by a gun, usually made of a metal alloy. In contrast to a shell, a bullet does not contain explosives. The term bullet refers specifically to the metal slug that is propelled from a firearm. Although the term is occasionally used to refer to the combination of bullet, case, gunpowder, and primer, such an item is properly called a cartridge. A cartridge without a bullet is called a blank.

Related Topics:
Projectile - Gun - Alloy - Shell - Explosive - Case - Gunpowder - Primer - Cartridge - Blank

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