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The evolution of the bullet

By scubapb
  • The Musket Ball

    The Musket Ball
    The Musket ball was made of tin for sake of conversation of fire wood and availability. Being made of tin allowed the musket balls to be molten and molded over a camp fire, this was so hunters could cook as soldiers made there ammo. The musket ball was shot out of a musket which was very accurate creating a problem only later to e fixed.
  • Shell

    Shell
    The shell waS then created this contained many smaller musket balls to be shot out in any direction creating a bullet spread effect. this would be considered as a shotgun in todays times.
  • Magazine

    Magazine
    This was ery helpful and crucial to the evolution of bullets. The magazine allowed them to be loaded faster and even quicker to be shot. Although this did not have any effect on the way they were shaped it helped them in various ways as being more efficient to carry and used.
  • Modern day Bullet

    Modern day Bullet
    Modern standardized military bullet. Metal casing with gunpowder inside. Launched when hit with a firing pin. Made to be aerodynamic so it could go through several targets. these were very accurate due to barrel rifling and modern tools for very precise boring.
  • The smart Bullet

    The smart Bullet
    Almost futuristic bullet that is controllable.Pins weight the bullet to curve it towards a certain point. Also considered a homing bullet. This is the most advanced bullet our military has to offer.