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Rifling
Minié ball
Percussion rifle-musket
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An important advantage of the Minié ball was its effective engagement with the rifling when fired, combining ease of loading with spin stabilization.
Minié ball
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Percussion rifle-musket
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The Minié ball and related improved projectiles were used in 19th-century rifled muzzle-loaders, combining a projectile design with a complete firearm.