This page is an introductory guide summarizing the core concepts of ammunition. Ozkursan has manufactured ammunition since 1987, headquartered in Bagcilar, Istanbul, with a manufacturing facility in Adapazari, Sakarya, producing hunting and shooting cartridges, small arms ammunition and blank cartridges. The sections below link to the pages that cover each topic in full detail.
Rather than reading start to finish, jump directly to the section relevant to you — each heading links to a dedicated page that covers its subject in depth.
What Is a Cartridge?
A cartridge is the unit of ammunition fired by a firearm and directed at a target. Depending on type, it contains a metallic bullet (in pistol/rifle cartridges) or a shot charge (in hunting cartridges). Every cartridge shares the same basic components: case, primer, propellant and bullet or shot.
These four core components appear in every cartridge regardless of calibre or type; the only difference is the material and dimensions used.
In everyday language the word "bullet" is sometimes used loosely for the whole cartridge, though technically "bullet" refers only to the projectile, while "cartridge" or "round" refers to the complete assembled unit.
Overview of Ammunition Families
The Ozkursan catalog is organised into three main groups: Hunting & Shooting Ammunition (46 products), Small Arms Ammunition (14 products) and Blank Ammunition (12 products). The sub-series and product counts for each group are mapped on the Types of Ammunition page.
Anatomy of a Cartridge
A cartridge's four core components — bullet, case, propellant, primer — plus a wad as a fifth component in shot-loaded cartridges, determine the product's performance. The role of each component is detailed on the Anatomy of a Cartridge page.
Ammunition Types: From FMJ to Rubber
By bullet type, cartridges fall into six groups: FMJ, JHP, slug, shot, rubber and plastic/blank. Real catalog examples for each group are listed on the Ammunition Types and Their Characteristics page.
Case Technology
Case material — steel, brass or nickel/brass-plated steel — affects a product's corrosion resistance and feeding behaviour. A product-by-product comparison of case type is on the Cartridge Cases page.
Ballistics: Velocity and Pressure
Muzzle velocity (m/s) and pressure (bar) are the two measurable figures that define a cartridge's power. The comparative catalog table is on the Muzzle Velocity and Pressure page, which also shows how pressure changes as shot weight increases within the same calibre.
Primer Technology: The Boxer System
Every product family in the catalog uses a Boxer primer. The technical differences between Boxer and Berdan primers are explained on the Boxer Primers page.
Calibre-Specific Topics and Corporate Supply
Technical detail specific to particular calibres, such as 9x17 mm / .380 ACP, is covered on the 9x17 mm Short Ammunition page, and shot-size logic for bird hunting on the Information About Bird Hunting Cartridges page.
Ammunition is not sold through this website in Türkiye under applicable regulation; corporate inquiries move through recording, preliminary review, production planning and delivery. For the technical and regulatory factors that shape pricing, see Information About Cartridge Pricing; to start an inquiry, use Request a Quote.
Manufacturing and Quality Management
Ozkursan's manufacturing facility holds ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) management system certification issued by KingCert International Certification Ltd. This certification scope covers the facility's full production activity — rifled pistol and rifle cartridges, blank and rubber-projectile cartridges, and hunting cartridges.
Ammunition vs. Firearms
Ammunition and firearms are different product categories: a firearm is the mechanical device that fires ammunition, while ammunition is the consumable that is fired. Ozkursan manufactures ammunition only — cartridges and rounds — and does not manufacture or sell firearms. All technical information on this page relates to ammunition itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product groups does Ozkursan manufacture?
Ozkursan is an ammunition manufacturer producing across three main groups: Hunting & Shooting Ammunition, Small Arms Ammunition and Blank Ammunition.
What is this guide's information based on?
The content is compiled from Ozkursan's technical production catalog and official certification records.
Is pricing information included on this page?
No — pricing figures are not published on the website. See Information About Cartridge Pricing for the factors that shape cost.
Review product categories, the catalog and corporate inquiry options for current Ozkursan information.
