...does my head in
The OP is asking a question!if somebody asks a question...
These two things are not mutually exclusive: if someone's terminology is wrong, correcting them is surely the kindest thing to do. If you add a bit of condescention, the irritiation they feel might work as a negative reinforcement and cause them to use the correct terminology next time....then rather than correct him about his terminology in a condescending manner I prefer to help them if I can
Condescention?
Can someone please enlighten me as to where on any box of rifle bullets are the contents inside described as, or, labelled as Heads?
Don`t know why people call them Heads they`re rifle bullets,
It`s just a personal observation but it does my head in
Bob
The case "head" is the rear of the case."Head space" has zero to do with projectiles, but much to do with correct chamber length. Using "heads" as the vernacular for projectiles is not just incorrect but a potential safety issue.
Sharkey
PS
You folks also need to understand that everyone outside Britain uses CWD as the acronym for Chronic Wasting Disease. It raises eyebrows every time someone posts about these wee deer in some new location. lol
how so?
I have met several pommies who have wrongly described split necks as head separations & are unaware of the causes of these. Without correct language its pretty hard to determine or have explained what has happened, or establish what is the cause is or how to correct & prevent it again.
The head is the rear of the cartridge, not the projectile e.g. "head space".
Sharkey
met any aussies that have made the same mistake?