Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 386 Making Bullets
Yaro decided to make bullets first.

Although bullets are infamous and difficult to manufacture, they are actually not complicated in principle.

Let's analyze the bullet firing process.

After the primer (or detonator) is ignited by impact, the flame is transferred to the propellant through the ignition hole. The propellant quickly explodes, generating high-pressure gas that propels the solid warhead at the top.

The primer (or detonator) is the fuse, the cartridge case is half of the gun barrel, the propellant is placed inside the cartridge case, and then a solid projectile is plugged on top.

—Its firing method is exactly the same as that of a homemade cannon!
A bullet is basically composed of these four parts: the bullet, the cartridge case, the propellant, and the primer (or detonator).

Brass is the best choice for cartridge cases.

The range of bullet options is much wider, with common materials including copper, iron, and lead, less common materials including silver and gold, and the legendary materials including ice, glass, and ceramic.

Considering the cost-effectiveness, Yarrow still chose brass as the raw material.

The propellant can be granulated sugar gunpowder.

The primer consists of two parts: an internal ignition material that needs to be ignited upon impact, such as nitroglycerin.

Additionally, the outer wrapping material can also be made of brass.

Brass is relatively soft, has good ductility, and a certain degree of strength, so most bullets are made of brass.

The bullet is a solid piece of brass. You can first make a copper rod, then cut it into individual pieces and process them into spindle shapes.

Two small holes are reserved at the bottom of the cartridge case for ignition, and the base has a groove for the primer.

Based on their structure, primers can be divided into two categories: Berdan primers and Boxer primers.

The Berdan-style firebox and primer are integrated, while the Boxer-style firebox is integrated with the cartridge case.

The primer is the point of impact where the gunpowder inside the primer strikes the bullet after the firing pin strikes it. It can work together with the deformed primer shell, similar to the flint in a flintlock musket, to ignite the primer gunpowder.

The two types of primers are not significantly different in their effectiveness. Yaro chose the Boxer primer, which is a small raised dot in the middle of the groove in the cartridge case base, because this type of primer is easier to manufacture.

The final base is a small bowl about the size of a button. After adding the nitroglycerin, you can cover it with a thin lid.

To do something well, you must have the right tools.

Pre-made templates and tools ensure that all bullets are the same size, preventing problems during firing.

Just like the firing pin needs to be slightly larger than the groove under the cartridge case, so that the metal itself can be used to lock it in place.

Similarly, the bullet should be 0.2-0.3 millimeters thicker than the barrel.

If the accuracy is insufficient.

An oversized warhead can cause jamming or barrel explosion.

If the bullet is too small, the airtightness will be insufficient, and high-pressure gas will be squeezed out from the edge gaps, which will result in loss of kinetic energy and reduced bullet lethality.

Therefore, the most important tool is a hand press. It's not complicated; it's just a large vise that uses the lever principle, but it requires sufficient precision.

By heating a copper tube of the appropriate length, inserting it, using brute force to tighten it with a large vise, and then using a heat-melting technique and a mold to seal the end, a cartridge case can be successfully made.

The tools that Yaro made were made with steel that he refined himself. The steel was not strong enough, and after a few uses, the stamping mold of the cartridge case would deform slightly, so it needed to be constantly adjusted and repaired.

Time slips away unnoticed.

……

The rising sun broke through the thick dark clouds, casting its warmth upon the ravaged earth.

Bathed in the golden sunlight, the people in the ruins seemed to awaken from a dream, looking around at the broken walls and rubble in confusion.

"What happened?"

"Oh! My head hurts so much!"

"My hand! My hand is gone!" "What happened last night? How come so many people are injured?"

"I'm so tired, I feel like my body has been completely drained."

……

Before the frenzied clamor had subsided, an even more chaotic uproar erupted.

The jarring sound woke up the busy Yaro.

He glanced up at the wooden window, the soft light falling on his face, causing him to squint slightly.

"It's dawn."

The tender green shoots sprouting on the wooden window trembled slightly in the gentle warm breeze, and dappled dust motes played and frolicked through the lazy light.

The gentle sunlight, like a fine, sweet wine, instantly melted away the persistent, biting chill.

Without realizing it, Yaro closed his eyes.

The pain in his brain gradually subsided, like a heavy burden being lifted, and the feeling of comfort made him feel intoxicated without drinking.

Coming to his senses, Yaro saw dozens of gleaming bullets on the table and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"They haven't even manufactured the guns yet, and haven't even conducted any combat tests, and they've already produced so many?"

However, this also shows that all the production steps have been figured out by Yaro.

If necessary, Yaro could directly delegate these tools to servants or recruit others to make them.

Of course, a better approach would be to design a fully automated production line.

As Yaro was tidying up the room while considering these issues, there was a sudden knocking sound at the door.

"Lord Yarrow, are you finished with your work?"

Baron Claire?
What is he here to do?
Despite his doubts, Yaro quickly put all the bullets into his spatial ring, then turned and opened the door.

Baron Claire was still in his military uniform, his face was cold, his eyes were sharp, and he exuded a murderous aura.
"Lord Yaro, I apologize for disturbing you, but I have some questions I would like to ask you."

Baron Claire's emotions were not directed at Yaro, as could be seen from the fact that he was not carrying a weapon and was still bowing politely.

Coincidentally, Yaro also had a lot of information he wanted to tell him.

Although Yaro was also involved, he was not arrogant enough to take all the blame upon himself.

After all, the main protagonist of this incident is the Earldom.

At the same time, the count's territory was not a fat sheep to be slaughtered at will.

They also have a large population, the Scaro Fortress strong enough to withstand an empire's attack, their own army, and full-fledged knights comparable to intermediate apprentices.

Thinking of Red Lanelli, who had schemed against him, Yaro's eyes flickered slightly. He glanced around before saying:
"What do you want to know?"

"Lord Yarrow, do you have any further leads regarding the riot?" Baron Claire asked in a deep voice.

Yaro: "That inside man, your personal bodyguard, Miles, didn't you report him?"

"He died mysteriously last night."

"Unexplained?" Yaro seemed to be pondering.

Baron Claire's face grew even uglier: "Yes, his entire body turned into blood!"

Blood?
Isn't that the same as the bloodline apprentice who betrayed the Fernando family after he died?
Wait a minute... whose orders is Claire's personal bodyguard, Miles, following?

(End of this chapter)