Ammunition
A detailed catalog of munitions, for small arms to heavy ordnance. Each entry includes ballistics data, usage scenarios, and compatibility with weapons.
“The lifeline of firepower.”
Intermediate Rifle Cartridges
Focusing on the more compact and versatile rounds used in smaller, lighter rifles, this chapter covers rounds like the 5.56x45mm NATO, 5.45x39mm, and .223 Remington. These rounds are favored for their higher velocity, lower recoil, and accuracy over medium ranges.
“Accuracy through volume.”
Battle Rifle Cartridges
This chapter delves into the powerful cartridges used in battle rifles, designed for long-range accuracy and stopping power.
“The Backbone of Modern Firepower”
Battle Rifle Cartridges
.277 TVCM
.277 TrueVelocity (TVCM) is a polymer composite cased cartridge developed by a Texas based company called TrueVelocity. It is one of three entrants into the 6.8 NGSW program.
| Cartridge Name | Bullet Mass (g) | Velocity (m/s) from 500mm Barrel | Ballistic Coefficient | Max Range (m) @ 35c | Damage | Penetration | Caliber (mm) | RHA Penetration (MM) | Flesh Penetration (MM) | Concrete Pen (MM) |
| XM1168 Ball | 9.072 | 914 | 0.45 | 2050 | 12 | 1.5 | 7mm | 20.565 | 342.75 | 109.68 |
| XM1169 Match | 10.036 | 950 | 0.725 | 2550 | 17.5 | 0.6 | 7mm | 8.55 | 142.5 | 45.6 |
| XM1170 AP | 9.5 | 875 | 0.475 | 2000 | 13.4 | 2.5 | 7mm | 32.8125 | 546.875 | 175 |
| XM1171 HAPI | 18.144 | 820 | 0.35 | 1300 | 19 | 4 | 7mm | 49.2 | 820 | 262.4 |
Glossary of Terms
Comprehensive Glossary of Bullet Construction Types
| Term | Manufacturer | Description | Purpose | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) | Generic | A soft core (often lead) encased in a harder metal shell. | Reliable feeding, reduced barrel fouling, non-expanding. | Military, training, target shooting. |
| JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) | Generic | A jacketed bullet with a hollow cavity in the nose for controlled expansion. | Expands on impact, increasing stopping power. | Self-defense, law enforcement, hunting. |
| SJHP (Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point) | Generic | Partial jacket with an exposed lead hollow point for rapid expansion. | Greater expansion and energy transfer. | Hunting and self-defense. |
| SP (Soft Point) | Generic | Jacketed bullet with an exposed soft lead tip. | Controlled expansion and deeper penetration. | Hunting medium-to-large game. |
| BT (Boat Tail) | Generic | A bullet with a tapered rear end for improved aerodynamics. | Enhances ballistic coefficient and long-range accuracy. | Long-range shooting. |
| AP (Armor Piercing) | Generic | Hardened steel or tungsten core for penetrating armor. | Designed to defeat armored targets. | Military and law enforcement. |
| Match | Various | Precision bullets optimized for consistent accuracy. | Competitive shooting and long-range precision. | Match shooting and sniping. |
| Polymer Tip | Various | Bullet with a polymer tip to improve aerodynamics and initiate expansion. | Enhances accuracy and terminal performance. | Hunting and precision shooting. |
| Bonded Core | Generic | A chemically or mechanically bonded core and jacket. | Retains weight and ensures deep penetration. | Big game hunting, law enforcement. |
| Solid | Generic | Made entirely of a single material, often brass or copper. | High weight retention, straight penetration. | Dangerous game hunting. |
| Frangible | Generic | Designed to break apart on impact with hard surfaces. | Reduces ricochet and over-penetration. | Training, close-quarters combat. |
| OTM (Open Tip Match) | Generic | Match-grade bullet with a small hollow point, not designed for expansion. | Maximized precision and aerodynamics. | Competitive shooting, military sniping. |
| Varmint | Generic | Lightweight, thin-jacketed bullet designed to fragment on impact. | Causes massive tissue damage on small game. | Varmint and predator control. |
| LRX (Long Range X-Bullet) | Barnes Bullets | Solid copper with a polymer tip and optimized boat-tail for long-range performance. | Reliable expansion at long range and lower velocities. | Long-range hunting. |
| TTSX (Tipped Triple Shock X) | Barnes Bullets | Solid copper bullet with a polymer tip and expansion grooves. | Combines accuracy, penetration, and weight retention. | Hunting large game, precision shooting. |
| TSX (Triple Shock X) | Barnes Bullets | Solid copper hollow-point bullet with expansion grooves. | Deep penetration and consistent expansion. | Dangerous game and large game hunting. |
| ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – Expanding) | Hornady | Polymer-tipped bullet with heat-shield tip for long-range precision and expansion. | Maximizes accuracy and terminal energy. | Long-range hunting. |
| ELD-M (Extremely Low Drag – Match) | Hornady | Similar to ELD-X, but designed purely for match shooting without controlled expansion. | Extreme accuracy for long-range competition. | Precision matches. |
| VLD (Very Low Drag) | Berger Bullets | Bullet with an aerodynamic design for superior drag reduction. | Improves velocity retention and accuracy over distance. | Long-range shooting, competitions. |
| AccuBond | Nosler | Bonded-core bullet with a polymer tip and boat-tail for controlled expansion. | Combines penetration and accuracy. | Medium-to-large game hunting. |
| Partition | Nosler | Dual-core bullet with a solid partition for controlled expansion and deep penetration. | Reliable performance on tough game animals. | Hunting dangerous game. |
| A-Frame | Swift Bullets | Bonded dual-core bullet similar to Nosler’s Partition. | High weight retention and controlled expansion. | Dangerous game hunting. |
| Ballistic Tip | Nosler | Polymer-tipped bullet with a tapered jacket for controlled expansion. | Reliable terminal performance. | Medium-range hunting. |
| HST (Hydra-Shok Tactical) | Federal Premium | Hollow-point with improved expansion and weight retention. | Self-defense and law enforcement. | Personal protection. |
| Gold Dot | Speer | Bonded-core hollow-point bullet for controlled expansion and penetration. | Consistent terminal performance. | Self-defense, law enforcement. |
| Core-Lokt | Remington | Soft-point bullet with a mechanically locked core. | Deep penetration and controlled expansion. | Hunting medium-to-large game. |
| SST (Super Shock Tip) | Hornady | Polymer-tipped bullet for rapid expansion and high ballistic coefficient. | Maximizes terminal energy and accuracy. | Medium-to-long-range hunting. |
| InterBond | Hornady | Bonded-core bullet for high weight retention and controlled expansion. | Penetration and reliability at high velocity. | Hunting large game. |
| GMX (Gilding Metal eXpanding) | Hornady | Solid copper alloy bullet that expands reliably while retaining weight. | Eco-friendly and effective penetration. | Hunting in lead-free zones. |
| E-Tip | Nosler | Solid copper bullet with a polymer tip for accuracy and terminal performance. | Reliable expansion and weight retention. | Large game hunting, restricted areas. |
| FLEX TIP (FTX) | Hornady | Flexible polymer-tipped bullet designed for lever-action rifles. | Safe for tubular magazines, enhanced performance. | Lever-action rifles. |
| MonoFlex | Hornady | Lead-free version of FTX made from copper alloy. | Eco-friendly expansion and penetration. | Hunting in restricted areas. |