Parts of Standard Bullet

Question 1

the portion of the bullet that receives the thrust and heat from the burning gunpowder

Answer 1

Base

Question 2

The part where the base and bearing surface meet

Answer 2

Heel

Question 3

The cylindrical side of the bullet that comes in contact with the barrel rifling

Answer 3

Bearing surface

Question 4

The groove around the body of a bullet to receive the case crimp; for lead bullets, this part is better known as lubricant groove

Answer 4

Cannelure

Question 5

A metal covering of the bullet’s lead core which could be made of copper, brass, steel, aluminum, or an alloy of these metals; it may partially or completely cover the lead core

Answer 5

Jacket

Question 6

Bulk of mass in the bullet; the main component of the bullet that is usually made of lead but sometimes alloyed or replaced with other metals for special purposes such as deeper penetration and tracing

Answer 6

Core

Question 7

the part where the bearing surface ends and the ogive begins

Answer 7

Shoulder

Question 8

the radius of curve between the bearing surface and the point usually stated with respect to the caliber

Answer 8

Ogive

Question 9

the most forward point of the ogive

Answer 9

Tip or Nose

Question 10

the length of the bullet from the should to the tip

Answer 10

Head-height