correct terminology of each part of the brass

[gunnut]

Hello all. I am looking for a diagram showing the correct teminology for each section of a brass case. Does anyone know
where I can find this?
Russell

 

[Preacher]

Neck, shoulder, body, and base is about it.......

 

[gunnut]

Preacher Thank you. I have heard the term heel used is this base? I am assuming the mouth is the leading edge of the neck

 

[jb1000br]

Don't forget Web, primer pocket, flashhole...

 

[Cheechako]

Like language, the terms will vary from region to region and, more particularly, from country to country. Most of the bigger loading manuals have a "definitions" section that will describe and illustrate both cartridges and chambers. But be prepared to encounter those variations if you're talking to a shooter from a different part of the USA or from another country.

Ray

 

[M700]

rim, rebated-rim, belt as in belted magnum

Takes a while to pick up on all the parts, don't think I've seen a single diagram that shows all the parts to a cartridge case.

How about all the parts to a bullet - and their amazing abbreviations?

I remember years ago wondering what the heck "LSWCHP" meant...

Ogive, Secant, Tangent, boattail, rebated boattail, meplat, heel, hollow point, open point, ballistic tip, soft point, spitzer, semi-spitzer, flat nose, flat-nose round point,huh?), partition, gilding metal, solid, open base, etc...

 

[Forum Boss]

CCI has an online glossary of firearm terms.

It is very comprehensive: http://www.cci-ammunition.com/default.asp?menu=1&s1=6&s2=17

 

[USAPatriot]

rim, rebated-rim, belt as in belted magnum

Takes a while to pick up on all the parts, don't think I've seen a single diagram that shows all the parts to a cartridge case.

How about all the parts to a bullet - and their amazing abbreviations?

I remember years ago wondering what the heck "LSWCHP" meant...

Ogive, Secant, Tangent, boattail, rebated boattail, meplat, heel, hollow point, open point, ballistic tip, soft point, spitzer, semi-spitzer, flat nose, flat-nose round point,huh?), partition, gilding metal, solid, open base, etc...

FMJ, Ball, Wadcutter, Semi-wadcutter, Armor Piercing, Tracer, Slug, Buck, Double-Ought...as we move into different areas of shooting we get different nomenclature too.

 

[amamnn]

Parts of a rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge starting at the bottom if the case were standing on a table.

Case: Base- Extractor groove- Head- Body- Shoulder- Neck- Mouth-
a crimp may or may not be applied at the case mouth
Bullet: Base- Bearing surface or body- Ogive- Tip or Meplat