Charles Graff
Moderator Emeritus
Just when did Powder Measures become Powder Drops? I didn't get the memo!
Don't forget projos.A powder drop is used when loading pills, heads, or bullet heads on top of the powder.
A powder measure is used when a bullet will be loaded on top of the powder.
A powder drop is used when loading pills, heads, or bullet heads on top of the powder.
I think "ammo" as a contraction for ammunition is acceptable. Ernie Pyle wrote about bringing ammo up to the front in North Africa in 1943. So it was common usage even then.Is ammo an acceptable term? I use it in place of cartridge most of the time. Sometimes refer to them as loaded rounds. Never, ever are they called bullets.
I hate that I can’t easily search on the web for “bullets” for reloading. All that shows up are fully loaded cartridges for sale.
The retailers aren’t going to risk loosing a sale. They therefore use the incorrect terminology in their advertising/links, which in turn further reinforces and encourages Bubba’s poor grammar.
And, that gentleman is how languages evolve. Ain’t nothing to be done about it. Greedy people, and ignorant people get to change the language.
Josh