What are the three types of projectiles used in muzzleloaders?
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Asked by: Joe Mack
Three types of projectiles—the round ball, the bullet, and shot—are used in muzzleloaders.
How many types of projectiles are there?
There are the two components of the projectile’s motion – horizontal and vertical motion.
Horizontally Launched Projectiles.
| Horizontal Motion | Vertical Motion | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration (Present? – Yes or No) (If present, what dir’n?) | No | Yes “g” is downward at 9.8 m/s/s |
What are some examples of projectiles?
Few Examples of Two – Dimensional Projectiles
- Throwing a ball or a cannonball.
- The motion of a billiard ball on the billiard table.
- A motion of a shell fired from a gun.
- A motion of a boat in a river.
- The motion of the earth around the sun.
Can you use regular bullets in a muzzleloader?
You'll want to use either a lead conical or a patched round ball. And if you're shooting a modern inline muzzle loader you'll want to shoot either a power belt or a saboted bullet.
What are tank rounds called?
Shells
Shells are usually large-caliber projectiles fired by artillery, armored fighting vehicles (e.g. tanks, assault guns, and mortar carriers), warships, and autocannons.
What does BMG 50 Cal mean?
Browning machine gun
50 BMG, the technical designation of the caliber, stands for Browning machine gun, one of the earliest weapons designed for this heavy round.
