The term "Wildcat cartridge" refers to a type of ammunition that is not commercially produced and typically involves the modification of existing cartridges or the design of new ones tailored for specific performance characteristics. Wildcat cartridges are often developed by handloaders or firearms enthusiasts looking to achieve unique ballistic profiles or performance that factory-loaded ammunition does not offer. Wildcat cartridges arise from various motivations, including the pursuit of improved accuracy, better terminal ballistics, or specialized applications such as hunting or target shooting.
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