- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
Characteristics
Home > Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles > Physical Features > Characteristics
The categories of physical features of bullets are extensive and can be used to search reference materials for bullets with similar features.
The primary physical features of bullets include these:
- Weight
- Measured caliber/diameter
- Composition
- Jacket type
- Magnetic properties
- Length
- Color/finish
- Base construction
- Base shape
- Nose construction
- Nose shape
- Cannelures
