Cannelure

Minie Ball showing three cannelures, Improved Harper's Ferry Bullet 1855

A cannelure is a groove or channel around ammunition, either bullets[1] or cartridge cases.[2] The cannelure may be pressed into or cast with the bullet or case.

  1. ^ "cannelure". thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 26 February 2017. Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a groove or fluting, esp one around the cylindrical part of a bullet
  2. ^ "Crimping". exteriorballistics.com. Retrieved 26 February 2017.

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