In the old days when American colonials were fighting the Britishicon which we “never ever” do anymore our American soldiers were issued “Ball” and powder. I’m guessing it’s a carry over BUT I do not want to start another war over it.

At the Battle of Lexington the British fired their muskets into the water at the feet of the Colonial Militia. The response history has recorded was "By God they're firing Ball! Let 'em have it boys!"


CMP Discussion Forum - Military "Ball" ammunition Nomenclature