Rechargement (munitions)

Handloading, or reloading, is the practice of making firearm cartridges by assembling the individual components (case, primer, propellant, and projectile), rather than purchasing mass-assembled, factory-loaded ammunition. (It should not be confused with the reloading of a firearm with cartridges, such as by swapping magazines or using a speedloader.) The term handloading is the more general term, and refers generically to the manual assembly of ammunition. Reloading refers more specifically to handloading using previously fired cases and shells. The terms are often used interchangeably however, as the techniques are largely the same, whether the handloader is using new or recycled components. The differences lie in the initial preparation of cases and shells; new components are generally ready to load, while previously fired components often need additional procedures, such as cleaning, removal of expended primers, or the reshaping and resizing of brass cases. Economy, increased performance and accuracy, commercial ammunition shortages, and hobby interests are all common motives for handloading both cartridges and shotshells. Handloading ammunition waives the user off the labor costs of commercial production lines, reducing the expenditure to only the cost of purchasing components and equipment. Reloading used cartridge cases can save the shooter money, providing not only a greater quantity, but also a higher quality of ammunition within a given budget. Reloading may not however be cost effective for occasional shooters, as it takes time to recoup the cost of needed equipment, but those who shoot more frequently will see cost-savings over time, as the brass cartridge cases and shotgun shell hulls, which are often the most expensive components, can be reused with proper maintenance. Additionally, most handloading components can be acquired at discounted prices when purchased in bulk, so handloaders are often less affected by changes in ammunition availability. The opportunity to customize performance is another common goal for many handloaders.

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droite|vignette|Composantes d'une cartouche de carabine moderne. Du haut vers le bas : une balle chemisée, de la poudre sans fumée, un étui, une amorce. Le rechargement de munitions ou le chargement à la main réfère à la procédure d'assemblage de cartouches d'armes à feu à percussion centrale à partir de ses composantes par un individu, plutôt que d'acheter des munitions manufacturées.

Cartridge (firearms)

A cartridge or a round is a type of pre-assembled firearm ammunition packaging a projectile (bullet, shot, or slug), a propellant substance (usually either smokeless powder or black powder) and an ignition device (primer) within a metallic, paper, or plastic case that is precisely made to fit within the barrel chamber of a breechloading gun, for the practical purpose of convenient transportation and handling during shooting. Although in popular usage the term "bullet" is often informally used to refer to a complete cartridge, the correct usage only refers to the projectile.

Balle (projectile)

Une balle est un projectile d'arme à feu d'un calibre inférieur à , de type pistolet, carabine, fusil, pistolet mitrailleur, fusil mitrailleur... (au-delà, on parlera d'obus). Le mot « balle » désigne aussi parfois le projectile arrondi ou ovoïde en pierre ou en métal lancé par une fronde. On parlait d'obus à balles pour désigner des obus qui en explosant libéraient des balles de plomb durci (à l'antimoine et/ou à l'arsenic) dans toutes les directions ; ce sont en quelque sorte les ancêtres des armes à sous-munitions.