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What are the three main parts of a cartridge?

  1. Case, powder, and bullet

  2. Primer, case, and bullet

  3. Bullet, powder, and primer

  4. Case, bullet, and wad

The correct answer is: Bullet, powder, and primer

The three main parts of a cartridge are the bullet, powder, and primer. The bullet is the part of the cartridge that is propelled out of the firearm towards the target. The powder is the explosive component that ignites when the primer is struck, generating the gas pressure needed to propel the bullet. The primer is the small, sensitive explosive located at the base of the cartridge that is struck by the firing pin, initiating the ignition of the powder.