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Ballistic Write Ups

Below is a list of articles on various subjects relating to the study of Internal Ballistics.

Bullet Chamber Fit Drawing – (Using Solids Modeling)

Case and Cartridge Gage – Case Mouth Headspace (30 Carbine)

Case Gage – Shoulder Headspace (7.62×39 SAAMI)

Intro to Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI)

Intro to Case and Cartridge Gages

Know your Cartridge Dimensional Specifications

The Three Parts of Ballistics

What is Headspace and Why Does it Matter?

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