Centerfire Ammunition

Rifle/Handgun Cartridge
Firing a cartridge is a physical and chemical chain reaction that takes place in a split second.

The chain reaction starts with the pulling of the trigger, which releases the firing pin
The firing pin strikes the primer and the priming compound detonates, creating a small flame
The flame ignites the powder charge, which rapidly burns a high volume of gas. The gas is under very high pressure and seeks a path of least resistance down the bore to the muzzle (open end of gun)
Of course, the bullet stands in the path of the expanding gas and the muzzle
The gas pushes the bullet along as it travels to the muzzle

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