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Instead of relying on large caliber, heavy projectiles moving at relatively slow speeds, smokeless powder allowed for the first “small bore” cartridges with lighter bullets moving upwards of 2,000 fps. More importantly, though, smokeless powder generated higher pressures, which meant increased velocity, which in turn meant a flatter trajectory and increased effective range. The giant clouds of smoke that enveloped entire regiments and made command and control difficult disappeared, much to the relief of the generals.
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The invention of smokeless gun powder, and the weapons and cartridges that used it were pivotal. The late 19 th century and early 20 th century was an exciting time in firearms development. I'm pretty sure this is how authorized resellers get their shipments.
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