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In reply to the discussion: Here's a firearms compromise I've often thought of (involves a lot of give from both sides) [View all]NutmegYankee
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There are too many designs out there to make a standard change. Some use clips which wouldn't be practical to modify (M1 clip), or magazines with varying dimensions and heights (like handguns). There is also the lever action (like Henry) rifle style of loading - rounds are slid one after another into a tube under the barrel.
It's also not possible to track bullets once fired. The bullet is usually either destroyed beyond recognition on impact or is buried so far in a dirt bank that it cannot be recovered. And that's assuming you could find it. You may have meant track the shells or casings, but the problem is it's easy to reload and reuse them. Bullets are for most target shooting just lead, and easy to cast. Many sport shooters reload their own ammo, often to adjust the powder charge for maximum accuracy (or lower recoil).