Ammunition

What is the case of a cartridge?

Answer

The metal cylinder, closed at one end, that contains the other three components

The case is the metal cylinder that is closed at one end and contains the other three components of the cartridge.

Source: Chapter 3: Ammunition

Not the answer

  • The chemical compound that ignites on impact
  • The projectile at the tip
  • The box the ammunition is sold in

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