Ballistic Terminology Basic terminology of ballistics is important. Bullets, Cases, Primers, etc can be confused an misinterpreted by many. The Cartridge is a unit composed of the bullet, case, primer, and propellant.  Cartriges are also referred to as rounds or ammunition (ammo). The primer is the round button on the bottom of...

.50 Caliber Ricochet I recently saw a video on Youtube that shows what is supposedly a .50 caliber ricochet.  I have no background on who did this video or if it is fake or not, but I think it would be very difficult to stage. It is amazing to see that he didn’t get hurt.  It is unbelievable that it could have enough...