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Steve R, et al:

I too like to use the correct terms for items, but fully understand what people
mean when they use something close.

Someone on the forum pointed out that you do not "load" magazines. You
"charge" them. OK. Point taken.

I believe that "loading" a weapon is when the ammo is actually chambered.

But what then is loaded? Ammo, bullets, cartridges, rounds, shells, etc.
With whatever you charge your magazine, or load your weapon with, it's
something that's going to go bang.

Also, some hate the use of the term "clip" instead of "magazine". To me the 2 seem
to be the same. I don't know the fine points that distinguishes one from the other.