Constructions of Cartridges

Constructions of Cartridges: Military, Law Enforcement, and Civilian Weapons, Second Edition, is a technical reference providing comprehensive information on the constructions of all kinds of modern cartridges. Covering applications in military, civilian, and law enforcement fields, this updated edition provides a systematic description of constructions of cartridges for rifled weapons, smoothbore weapons, and firing devices for various purposes, based on the cartridge classification established in the C.I.P. Tables and ANSI/SAAMI Standards.

The book contains over 300 detailed technical drawings of cartridges and their components, including primers, cartridge cases, and bullets, with the necessary views, sections, and cross-sections illustrated. Readers will also find reference materials with the chemical formulations of primer compositions, propellants, and pyrotechnic compositions. The details provided in the book offer a thorough, comprehensive understanding of the constructions of various kinds of cartridges and the features of their functioning when fired from different kinds of weapons. In addition, the book is written in simple, accessible language, without complex mathematical expressions and graphs that would otherwise complicate the understanding of key concepts.

Designed for professionals involved in the production, testing, and quality control of cartridges; shooting training centers; military and civilian educational institutions and organizations; forensic ballistics and firearms experts; as well as for owners and firearms enthusiasts, this book is an essential tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the constructions and characteristics of cartridges.