The main difference between blanks and regular rounds/cartridges is that blanks don’t have bullets (the metal bit which gets shot out of the gun)
Ah, should have caught that after watching videos of it being animated with the whole cartridge being propelled out. I wanted to say “shell” there but I assume that’s wrong too?
Generally, shell is used to describe explosive projectiles/payloads or ammunition for shotguns.
In contrast, bullets are specifically projectiles that are sent through the barrel of a firearm when the propellant inside a round/cartridge is ignited. The casing (which contains the propellant and holds the bullet in place) is what is ejected after firing. The round/cartridge is the package as a whole.
Ah, should have caught that after watching videos of it being animated with the whole cartridge being propelled out. I wanted to say “shell” there but I assume that’s wrong too?
Generally, shell is used to describe explosive projectiles/payloads or ammunition for shotguns.
In contrast, bullets are specifically projectiles that are sent through the barrel of a firearm when the propellant inside a round/cartridge is ignited. The casing (which contains the propellant and holds the bullet in place) is what is ejected after firing. The round/cartridge is the package as a whole.
I’ll try to remember that, thank you.