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“Caliber” is a measurement in inches of the internal width of a firearm’s barrel, and consequently the width of the bullet. A larger caliber such as .308″ means the bullet is physically wider than a bullet such as a .22″.
The rifle caliber charts below provide performance ballistics (e.g. bullet mass/type, velocity, energy) and usage information to help you identify which rifle caliber and cartridge is ideal for hunting various game animals.
Below is a chart to help you match up the caliber with the type of hunting you are plan to do. Click here for a larger view of the rifle caliber chart. What Style of Bullet Should You Use? Every now and then, a new cartridge is introduced that makes big waves in the hunting world.
Different rifles seldom produce identical performance, even with the same load. Therefore, the figures in any ballistics table should be taken as approximate. However, the table below gives a reasonably accurate comparison of the basic ballistics of most popular rifle cartridges.
Discover the world of rifle calibers and learn about their differences and uses in this comprehensive guide with a detailed rifle caliber chart. Find the perfect caliber for your needs.
Quickly learn about the pros and cons of popular rifle calibers with our handy guide. We also cover average price, recoil, and recommended ammo for each.
Never-the-less, the table below gives a reasonably accurate comparison of the basic ballistics of a great many rifle cartridges. The velocity and energy figures in this table are taken from various sources including the Federal, Hornady, Norma, Remington, Sako, Weatherby and Winchester print and online ammunition guides, the Shooter's Bible ...
This guide takes you on a complete tour of rifle calibers, along with an extensive rifle caliber chart, and helps you select the best ammo for your firearm. Check out the 10 most popular rifle cartridges of 2024 to see which rifle cartridges are trending in the USA.
The following caliber guides and ballistics tables linked to from this page provide comparisons of the most popular rifle and handgun cartridges based on bullet weight, price, versatility and various performance metrics including velocity, energy, usage and recoil.
Our rifle cartridge ballistic chart. Each caliber has it's own bullet ballistics row, broken down by coeficient, muzzle velocity, and drop.