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Lead Type
is a type of a bullet that is basically composed of lead metal.
used was due to its density, having a good weight “Lead fouling”. used in revolvers and in modern construction
Armour piercing Is a type of military bullet designed to penetrate light steel armor. capable of penetrating through some light vehicles. It is formed by a hard steel core covered with a jacket first patented in about 1903 by Roth of Vienna
Incendiary Bullet Designed to use by aircraft armament in order for the fuel tanks to ignite. It is constructed by having the front half of the bullet
Tracer Bullet capable of leaving visible marks or traces. It resembles a ball type
Miscellaneous type of bullets
Baton Round “rubber bullet”. First developed for the Hong Kong Police This is generally a plain cylindrical rubber or plastic used in 12 bore, 26mm or 37mm riot gun and fired by a low powered charge.
Compound bullet Having its core of dense metal covered with jacket of lighter metal Designed by Major Rubin of the Swiss Army in the year 1880’s.
Discarding Sabot A type of bullet designed for greater velocity. It has a ball covered with light metal which separate when fired. The Remington Arms has its own version called accelerator bullet.
Dumdum Designed in India in the year 1890s by Captain Bertie Clay. Having its nose expose due to a trimmed jacket to the back. Loosely used in describing any expanding bullet.
Frangible ball type
Designed for training purposes especially for aerial targets. It does not cause any damage to the target
Flechette a dark – like solid projectile. It was in used as early as 1914 and at present the cartridge for 12 gauge is loaded with 20 steel flechettes. 1. Heel Bullet is a type of bullet commonly used in pistol having its rear portion reduced in diameter in order to fit into mouth of the shell, thus making the rest of its part appears flush with the mouth of the shell.
Hallow point Nose is drilled out to the certain depth leaving a hole, the purpose is to be able for the bullet to deform upon impact making a “mushroom bullet”.
Lethal Ball A single shot used to issue to the members of the Home guard anti-personnel use during World War Two.
Multiple Bullet Number or two or three bullet formed a cartridge Patented to the early 1990s by Georg Luger.
Soft Point For hunting purpose.
Spitzer Bullet When referring to a ppointed bullet.
Streamlined Bullet Diameter thus reducing the Base Drag.
