Round
The complete set of components needed to fire the gun once. Consists of a Projectile, a propellant Cartridge and Primer or Igniter Tube. A Fixed Round had all the components integrated into a brass cartridge case with the projectile attached, e.g. a rifle cartridge or QF 18-pounder round, in which case Round is synonymous with Cartridge. A Separate round required the projectile and propellant Cartridge (either in bags or brass Case) to be loaded separately.
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