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The term caliber is used as a measure of length of artillery barrels from muzzle to breech, expressed as a multiple of the bore diameter. For example, a 4-inch gun of 50 calibers would have a barrel 4 in × 50 = 200 in long (written as 4" L/50 or 4"/50).
“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″.
Bullet Size & Caliber. First! For guns, “caliber” means the diameter of the barrel and thus the diameter of the bullet that is going through it. Usually in inches or mm…like 9mm for pistols and .223 for rifles.
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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.
Gun calibers refer to the diameter of a firearm's bore or the bullet it fires. Typically expressed in inches or millimeters, this measurement determines various firearm performance aspects, including bullet size, recoil, muzzle velocity, and stopping power.
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.
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?”.
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.
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.