Glossary and Terms
 
Ammunition - A very common term.  The material deployed from a weapon.  The weapon is typically a firearm which fires shot or shells.  This is also referred to as ammo.

.38 Special - A handgun by Smith and Wesson which uses centerfire cartridges. The .38 Special was introduced in 1899 and was very commonly used in the 1920s until the 1990s.  The .38 Special is actually .357-.358 inches.

30.06 Ammunition - Pronounced "thirty-aught-six" was first used by the US Army in 1906.  It is a popular ammunition and is produced by many major manufacturers.  It is commonly used in hunting and is considered fast and several versions deliver more than 2800 foot pounds of energy.

9mm Parabellum - Is a cartridge introduced in 1902 by DWM for their Luger semi automatic pistol.  The 9mm ammunition is used by many law enforcement departments and has proven to be very effective.  The effective range of the 9mm is around 100 meters and travels anywhere from 390 to 435 meters per second.

Federal Cartridge - Federal is a manufacturer of ammunition and is a subsidiary of Alliant Techsystems.  Federal manufactures rifle, handgun, slug, shotgun, buckshot, rimfire and other ammunition. 

Remington Ammunition - Remington Arms Company began in 1816 in New York.  Remington produces ammunition and firearms.  Remington ammunition has a long history in the U.S. and worldwide.  They have produced many bolt action, pump action, semi automatics.  These span rifles, shotguns, and pistols.

Winchester Ammunition - Part of the Olin Corporation, Winchester manufactures ammunition and other materials.  There is a high demand for Winchester ammunition.

Ammunition Reloading - Ammunition reloading is also known as handloading.  It is the process of assembling the individual components of a firearm cartridge or shell.  Many realoaders or handloaders customize their ammunition.  Reloading or handloading can include presses, dies, shellholders, a scale, primer, powder measure, bullet puller, amd case trimmer.

Reloading Press - Reloading or handloading presses are to install the components together with force.  The materials required typically consist of cases or shotgun shells, smokeless powder, bullets, shot, wads and primers.

Shellholder - A shellholder is needed to hold the case until it's pressed into and our of the dies. 

Reloading Scale - A scale is needed for the precision measurement of powder.  Alternative could be a powder trickler, which would give better accuracy.

Primer - A priming tool is used to prime the case.  This is needed to enable the ammunition to fire correctly.

Case Trimmer - A case trimmer is needed for reloading because many cases expand upon firing.  These tools are typically cranked by hand but sometimes use another power source.

Camping - Camping is the common term for outdoor activities which include enjoying nature by using a tent, cabin, or recreational vehicle of some sort.  Camping is typically enjoyed in a local, regional or national park where campsites are available.  Camping in today's time, often involves cooking on an open flame and pitching a tent for sleeping overnight.  Many enjoy fishing and hiking to complete the experience.  Some specialized camping experiences include:  workcamping, adventure camping, historical camping, and winter camping.

Coleman Company - The Coleman Company produces many recreational and camping products.  It was founded in 1900 in Oklahoma and produces everything from camping equipment to kerosene lamps, propane lamps, camp stoves, sleeping bags, coolers, backpacks, canoes, johnboats, sailboats, and much more.

Camouflage - Another common term that allows an otherwise visible organism become difficult to observe.  This could include the spots on a leopard, stripes on a tiger, the clothing of a hunter, or an insect hiding on vegetation.  Common techniques are based on matching color, shapes, and the materials of the surroundings. 

Hunting - The practice of pursuing animals deer.  Modern day hunters must follow the regulations for the game they are hunting.  Hunting traditions and customs exist such as the principle of fair chase.

Bag Limits - Bag limits can be defined as the maximum number of animals a hunter can harvest.  This is also usually constrained to a time period or season.