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Chart of all Rifle Calibers In Order, And Their Power – Backfire. If you’re just getting started in learning about firearms, it can be really complicated to understand all the different calibers and what each cartridge is capable of. Let’s begin with understanding what caliber actually means.
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The term caliber refers to the nominal bore diameter of a rifle in inches or millimeters. It also refers to the diameter of the bullet projectile, or sometimes the cartridge case. The modern cartridge (or round) consists of the bullet, case, propellant (gunpowder), rim, and primer.
We have looked at a few popular rifle calibers and have examined some possible usage scenarios. The final thought that I want to leave you with is that everything written above is based or colored by my experiences. You may see other calibers as viable and might be asking “why wasn’t ___ included?”.
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.
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.
It’s easier than you might have imagined learning. Just follow our complete rifle caliber guide. I will break down exactly how to know what you are getting with each caliber and what you want out of rifle calibers. Here we’ll cover rifle price points and recoil of a range of popular rifle calibers.
What Caliber is Your Rifle? The first consideration when buying ammunition is the caliber - or more precisely the cartridge. "Caliber" is generally the measure of a bullet's diameter; the higher the caliber, the bigger the bullet, and generally the larger the game it can be used for.
Common Rifle Calibers But don’t worry…we’ll be covering some of the most popular handgun, rifle, and shotgun calibers out there. As well as the benefits and weaknesses of each.
I’m going to talk about what a rifle cartridge is, its components, and cover some of the more common rifle cartridges and their uses.