: Gunpowder weapons were first invented in China around the 10th century. Early "bullets" were often just stones or metal scraps shoved into tubes.
Today, ammunition is a high-tech industry focused on precision and stability. : Gunpowder weapons were first invented in China
: The mid-19th century brought rifling, which improved accuracy. By the late 1800s, copper-jacketed bullets arrived, and the basic design of the modern cartridge was largely set. Unique Ammunition Stories copper-jacketed bullets arrived
: One family story involves a .50 caliber round found near a school during WWII, which had been dropped by a damaged plane trying to shed weight. Modern Industry and Technical Insights : Gunpowder weapons were first invented in China
Since we are posting our forgotten ammo….(story in comments)