Brass (firearms)

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc that is commonly used as the casing for ammunition.

## Brass in Ammunition and Firearms[edit]

In firearms terminology, brass refers to an ammunition component. According to gun writer Matthew Boyd, brass is "the cartridge case. This is usually made out of brass, hence the name. The case holds the powder inside, a primer in its bottom, and a bullet in its mouth. Assembled, these components constitute a cartridge."[1]

## Bibliography - Further Reading[edit]

* Party, Boston T., Boston's Gun Bible. Wyoming: American Redoubt Javelin Press, 2009 revision to 2002 edition. Chapter 29: Reloading.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Boyd, Matthew J., "Basic firearms Terminology Defined." Guns and Shooting Online \- Chuck Hawks.com, 2012. Accessed February 19, 2015

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