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Creation of the Minie Ball
Minie Ball The Minie ball was conical in design, but most people called it a round bullet. It is small and easy to load because it is made of soft lead. -
Adapting to the 69 Caliber Ball and Buckshot
Buckshot and 69 Caliber Ball To fit close ranges which the Minie Ball was not designed for, soldiers could utilize 69 Caliber Balls and/or Buckshots. These however were only used in close quarters combat. -
Creation of Pointed Bullet
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Usage of jackets
Jackets Militatnts decided that bullets needed thicker skins. Thus, they made the jacket, which prevented fouling in guns. -
Invention of the Pointed Bullet casing
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Creation of the First Smokeless civilian usable bullet
Winchester .30-.30 The first bullet which did not create smoke was made for civilian use. -
Start of pointed bullets being used by all.
Pointed Bullet seeing use Though pointed bullets were created before, this is when they started being massively used. -
Tracer Ammo was created.
Tracer Rounds Tracers were made for bullets so shooters could see where there bullet hit. It leaves a trail after being shot from the gun. -
Smart Bullets were created
Smart bullets were made for XM25 The first type of guided bullets were made in the form of the smart bullet for the XM25 grenade launcher. -
Smart bullets arrive to Sniper Rifles
Smart bullets come to sniper rifles After the XM25 recieved the smart bullet, the army sought to integrate it into sniper rifles to create the ultimate sniper rifle. This bullet fired a more noticable tracer and are tracked to to the target.
