| Rifle or Pistol |
Calibers |
Definitions |
| R |
5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum |
Reintroduced in 2008. 30 gr bullet at 2300 fops. Good varmint and small game cartridge. |
| R |
.10 Eichelberger Long Rifle |
Created in 1999 by necking down a .22 LR case. 7.2 gr bullets at 2160 FPS. The smallest wildcat cartridge known to exist at this time. Very labor intensive and may only be loaded once. |
| R |
.10 Eichelberger Pup |
Created in 1999. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3615 FPS to 3134 FPS. For small game from 75 to 100 yards. |
| R |
.10 Eichelberger Squirrel |
Created prior to 1999. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3924 FPS to 3290 FPS. For small game to 100 yards. |
| R |
.12 Cooper |
Created in 1996. 10 gr and 11.5 gr bullets at 3770 FPS to 3500 FPS. Suitable for small game and target shooting. |
| R |
.12 Eichelberger Carbine |
Created in 1997. 10 gr and 11.5 gr bullets at 4390 FPS to 4145 FPS. For small game and target shooting. |
| R |
.12 Eichelberger LR |
Created in 1982 using a necked down .22 LR case. 10 gr bullet at 2810 FPS. Very labor intensive and may only be loaded once. For small game and target shooting. |
| R |
.12 Eichelberger Winchester Rimfire Magnum |
Created in 1982. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3924 FPS to 3290 FPS. Uses .22 WRM cases as a starting point. Labor intensive to form the neck down to .12 caliber and may be loaded only once. |
| R |
.14 Cooper |
Created in 1993. 10 gr to 15 gr bullets at 3895 FPS to 3487 FPS. For small game and target shooting. |
| R |
.14 Eichelberger Bee |
Created in 1980. 13 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4124 FPS to 3634 FPS. For small game and target shooting. |
| R |
.14 Eichelberger Dart |
Created in 1983. 10 gr to 13 gr bullets at 2967 FPS to 2692 FPS. For small game and target shooting. |
| R |
.14 Jet Junior |
Created sometime before 1998. 10 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4570 FPS to 3479 FPS. For small game and target shooting up to 100 yards. |
| R |
.14 Walker Hornet |
Designed by David Walker. 10 gr to 15 gr bullets at 4198 FPS to 3737 FPS. For small game at short range. |
| R |
.14-222 |
Created about 1985. 11.4 gr bullet at 4465 FPS to 4200 FPS. For small varmints at short ranges. |
| R |
.14-222 Eichelberger |
Created in 1978. 13 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4368 FPS to 3959 FPS. |
| R |
.17 Ackley Hornet |
Created in the early 1950's. 25 gr bullets at 710 to 510 FPS. Effective and accurate out to 200 yards on varmints. |
| R |
.17 Ackley Improved Bee |
Created in the 1950's. 20 gr to 25 gr bullets at 3845 FPS to 3180 FPS. A good 200 to 225 yard varmint load. |
| R |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
Introduced in 2002. 17 gr bullet at 2550 FPS. Considerably flatter shooting than the .22 Magnum. Accuracy and grouping is excellent. |
| R |
.17 Mach 2 |
Introduced in 2004. Higher velocity and flatter shooting than the .22 LR. 17 gr bullet at 2100 FPS. Plinking, varminting, small game. |
| R |
.17 Mach IV |
Introduced by the O'Brian Rifle Co. 25 gr bullets at 3850 FPS to 3600 FPS. A good varmint load out to 250 yards. |
| R |
.17 Remington |
Introduced in 1971 for the Remington 700 bolt action rifle. 20 gr to 25 gr bullets at 4250 FPS to 3800 FPS. High speed varmint cartridge for relatively short range use. |
| R |
.17-222 |
Dates to about 1957 and possibly earlier. Performance about the same as the .17 Remington commercial load. |
| R |
.19 Badger |
Developed about 2001. 27 gr and 32 gr bullets at 3775 FPS to 3550 FPS. A reliable flat shooting load out to 300 yards for varmints. |
| R |
.19 Calhoon |
Developed about 1997. 27 gr to 40 gr bullets at 3610 FPS to 3060 FPS. Significant range of 250 to 350 yards. |
| R |
.19-223 Calhoon |
Created in 1997. 32 gr to 44 gr bullets at 4025 FPS to 3670 FPS. Offers less recoil and flatter shooting than the .223 Remington. |
| R |
.204 Ruger |
Introduced in 2004 by Hornady-Ruger as a varmint and target round. This is the fastest production cartridge ever offered. 32 gr to 40 gr bullets at 4225 FPS to 3774 FPS. Performs best in 26 inch barrels with 1 in 12 inch twist rate. |
| SG |
.20-Caliber Wingo |
0.200-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 582-gauge. Dates to the 1970's for indoor Wingo skeet-shooting. |
| R |
.218 Bee |
Introduced by Winchester in 1938 for the Model 65 lever action rifle. 40 gr to 55 gr bullets at 2800 FPS to 2500 FPS. Very economical small game and varmint cartridge. |
| R |
.218 Mashburn Bee |
Created about 1940. 40 gr to 50 gr bullets at 3300 FPS. Popular until the .222 Remington was introduced. Still a very accurate varmint cartridge. |
| R |
.219 Donaldson Wasp |
Originated in 1937. 45 gr to 50 gr bullets at 3780 FPS to 3370 FPS. Many benchrest matches have been won with the .219 Wasp. |
| R |
.219 Zipper |
The .219 Zipper was brought out in 1937 by Winchetser for its Model 64 lever-action rifle, which was a modernization of the Model 94. Since it was designed for tubular magazines, all factory-loaded mmunition is furnished with flat- or round-nosed bullets, and this causes rapid velocity loss. Typically 45-60 gr. SP, 3100-3600 fps, and 1150-1450 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.22 Accelerator |
Introduced by Remington in 1977 for the .30-06 and the .30-30 and .308 in later years. It is a 55 grain sabot round that moves at over 4000 FPS. Versatile for the .30-06 shooter since he or she can shoot varmints with the .22 accelerator without any modifications other than chambering a round. |
| R |
.22 BB Cap |
Bulleted Breech Cap (BB Cap) originated in 1845 for the Flaubert indoor target rifle. Indoor shooting and small rodent load. |
| R |
.22 BR Remington |
Dates back to about 1963. 53 gr to 60 gr bullets at 3653 FPS to 3455 FPS. Extremely accurate and makes a good varmint round as well as for benchrest shooting. |
| R |
.22 CB Cap |
Conical Bullet Cap (CB Cap) is a cross between the .22 BB Cap and the .22 Short. 29 gr bullet at 727 FPS to 830 FPS. Indoor shooting and small rodent load. |
| R |
.22 Cheetah |
Originated in the late 1970's. 50 gr to 55 gr bullets at 4258 FPS to 4090 FPS. Very accurate out to 300 yards and a very effective varmint loading. |
| R |
.22 Extra Long |
Obsolete. Introduced in about 1880. Not noted for great accuracy. |
| R |
.22 Extra Long Centerfire (Maynard) |
The .22 Extra Long centerfire is one of a series of cartridges for the Model 1882 Maynard single-shot hunting and gallery rifles. It is, in effect, a centerfire version of the .22 rimfire Extra Long. It was replaced by the longer .22 centerfires and the .22 WCF. Typically 45 gr. Lead, 1100 fps, and 122 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.22 High-Power |
Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 High-Power and .22 Imp. |
| R |
.22 Hornet |
Developed in the late 1920's at the Springfield Armory. Achieved meteoric fame and popularity. 35 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2400 FPS. Remains popular, but pales in comparison to the .223 and .22-250. |
| R |
.22 ILARCO .22 Short Magnum Rimfire |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1987 by Winchester for Illinois Arms Company. Now a collector's item. |
| R |
.22 Imp |
Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 Savage High-Power and .22 High-Power. |
| R |
.22 K Hornet |
Created in 1940. 45 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 2700 FPS. Suitable for the same small game and varmints as the .218 Bee. |
| R |
.22 Long |
Listed since 1871. Only a notch above the performance of the .22 Short cartridge. |
| R |
.22 Long Rifle |
Available since 1887. The most accurate and highly developed of any rimfire cartridge. Good for small game, rodents, varmints, target and tournament shooting, at relatively close ranges; about 75 yards is the furthest reliable killing range. Always remember that the .22LR is capable of killing humans and thus not a plaything. |
| R |
.22 Newton |
Designed about 1912. 70 gr and 90 gr bullets at 3250 FPS to 3100 FPS. Would be a satisfactory deer, antelope, or similar game loading. |
| R |
.22 PPC |
Developed in 1974. PPC stands for developers Palmisano and Pindell Cartridge. Primarily a benchrest cartridge, but used as a varmint round in later years. 40 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3560 FPS to 3200 FPS. Works well with 1 in 14 inch twist barrels. |
| P |
.22 Reed Express |
Developed in 2004. 30 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2782 FPS to 2401 FPS. For varminting and self-defense. |
| R |
.22 Remington Automatic |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1914 and discontinued in 1928. |
| P |
.22 Remington Jet Magnum |
The .22 Remington Jet, also known as the .22 Center Fire Magnum, was introduced jointly by Remington and Smith & Wesson. The S&W Model 53 revolver is the only revolver ever to chamber this cartridge, and it was discontinued in 1971. The .22 Jet is based on a necked-down .357 Magnum case. It is strictly a hunting number intended to provide high velocity and flat trajectory in the field. Typically 40gr. HP, 2400 fps, and 535 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.22 Savage High-Power |
Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 High-Power and .22 Imp. |
| R |
.22 Short |
Introduced in 1857 for the SOW First Model revolver. 27 gr bullet at 1164 FPS. Still a lethal cartridge at close ranges, so be careful not to judge by its small size. |
| R |
.22 Short 40 Grain |
Obsolete |
| R |
.22 Stinger |
Including other names such as Spitfire, Yellow Jacket, Super-Max, Xpediter, etc. Based on reducing the weight of the hollowpoint round from 36 gr to 30 gr to increase velocities. 29 gr to 36 gr bullets at 1680 FPS to 1410 FPS. Best when fired from rifle vs handgun to achieve the intended greater velocities. Better performance than the .22LR but possibly not enough to justify the added expense. |
| R |
.22 Taranah Hornet |
Created in 2000. 40 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2831 FPS to 2489 FPS. Ideal small game cartridge as it shoots flat, has a mild recoil, and offers excellent accuracy. |
| R |
.22 Waldog |
Created in 1980. 52 gr bullet at XXXX FPS. An effort to develop a super accurate benchrest cartridge. |
| R |
.22 Winchester Automatic |
Obsolete. Now a collector's item. |
| R |
.22 Winchester Centerfire (.22 WCF) |
The .22 WCF was introduced in 1885 as one of the original cartridges for the famous Winchester single-shot rifle, first manufactured that year. It is the predecessor of the .22 Hornet. Typically 45 gr. SP or Lead, 1500 fps, and 240 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
Introduced in 1959, it is a longer and more powerful version of the obsolete .22 WRF. 40 gr bullet at 1900 FPS. Useful out to 125 yards on varmints and small game. |
| R |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1890 for the Model 1890 pump or slide action rifle. A special run was made in 1986 and 1995, probably for collectors. |
| R |
.220 Swift |
Developed by Winchester and introduced in 1935 for the Model 54 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 60 gr bullets at 4400 FPS to 3400 FPS. May be the best varmint cartridge made. |
| R |
.220 Weatherby Rocket |
Developed in 1943 by Roy Weatherby, it is the only Weatherby development not offered with loaded ammunition or even empty cases. 50 gr and 55 gr bullets at 1775 FPS to 1820 FPS. This was not a very popular cartridge, thus no Weatherby rifles chambered for this round. But, it is important because it gave way to Roy Weatherby going into business and launching his Weatherby line of fine rifles. |
| R |
.220 Wotkyns-Wilson Arrow |
Dates to the 1940's. 45 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3985 FPS to 3510 FPS. Comparable to the .220 Swift. |
| P |
.221 Remington Fireball |
This cartridge was introduces early in 1963 for the Remington XP-100 bolt-action, a single-shot pistol based on a shortened, lightened 700 series rifle action. The .221 Fireball follows the modern design in .22-caliber high-velocity pistol cartridges for small game and varmint hunting at long range. The rimless case is a shortened version of the .222 Remington. Typically 50 gr. SP, 2650 fps, and 780 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.222 Remington |
Introduced by Remington in 1950 for the 722 bolt action rifle, and later the Remington 700. 35 gr to 60 gr bullets at 3591 FPS to 2900 FPS. Used for benchrest, varmint, and small game. |
| R |
.222 Remington Magnum |
The .222 Remington Magnum was originally developed as an experimental military cartridge in a cooperative effort between Remington and Springfield Arsenal. Since it was never adopted by the military, Remington introduced it as a sporting round in 1958. Typically 40-60 gr. SP, 3000-3800 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.22-250 Remington |
Introduced in 1965 by Remington for the Remington 700 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 70 gr bullets at 4000 FPS to 3300 FPS. One of the best balanced and flexible .22 centerfire cartridges and the most popular of the long range .22 varmint cartridges. |
| R |
.223 Remington |
Previously covered. |
| R |
.223 Winchester Super Short Magnum |
Announced in 2002 to give new life to the .223 family of chamberings. 55 gr and 64 gr bullets at 3850 FPS and 3600 FPS. Suitable for long range varmints and small game. |
| R |
.224 Texas Trophy Hunter |
Created in 1998. 55 gr to 79 gr bullets at 3985 FPS to 3510 FPS. Specifically made for whitetail deer hunting. |
| R |
.224 Weatherby Magnum |
The Weatherby line of proprietary cartridges was somewhat incomplete for the lack of an ultra-velocity .22. The .224 Weatherby lies basically between the .223 Remington and the .220 Swift. It is an excelent long-range varmint cartridge with performance similar to the .22-250 Remington. Typically 40-60 gr. SP, 3500-4100 fps, and 15001525- lbs of energy. |
| R |
.225 Winchester |
Announced by Winchester in 1964 for the Model 70 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 70 gr bullets at 4020 FPS to 3000 FPS. Made somewhat obsolete by the introduction of the .22-250 by Remington in 1965. |
| P |
.226 JDJ |
Designed in 1979 by JD Jones. It is an improved .225 Winchester. 50 gr to 63 gr bullets at 2864 FPS to 2831 FPS. For small game such as peccary. |
| R |
.228 Ackley Magnum |
Dates to about 1938. 70 gr and 90 gr bullets at 3650 FPS to 3480 FPS. Designed as a combination big game and varmint cartridge. Has seen limited popularity. |
| R |
.240 Hawk |
Designed by Fred Zeglin. 60 gr to 87 gr bullets at 3968 FPS to 3954 FPS. Long range varmint cartridge. |
| R |
.240 Magnum Flanged and Rimless |
Introduced in the early 1920's. 100 gr bullet at 2900 FPS. Similar in performance to the .243 Winchester. |
| R |
.240 Weatherby Magnum |
Added to the Weatherby lineup in 1968. 60 gr to 105 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 3150 FPS. May be the most powerful 6mm cartridge available commercially. |
| R |
.242 Rimless Nitro Express |
Developed in 1923. 100 gr bullet at 2800 FPS. Last listed in post WWII catalogs. Similar performance to the .243 Winchester. |
| R |
.243 Winchester |
Introduced by Winchester in 1955 for the Model 70 bolt action and Model 98 lever action rifles. Widely popular as a deer cartridge as it is flat shooting and fairly accurate. 55 gr to 105 gr bullets at 4058 FPS to 3100 FPS. Basically every rifle manufacturer makes a rifle for this cartridge. |
| R |
.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum |
Announced in 2002 to add a new level of performance to the .243 family of chamberings. 55 gr to 100 gr bullets at 4060 FPS to 3110 FPS. Suitable for long range varmints and small game. |
| R |
.244 Halger Magnum |
Introduced in the 1920's. 87 gr to 105 gr bullets at 3770 FPS to 3020 FPS. Originated in Germany and very similar to the 6mm Remington. |
| R |
.244 Magnum |
Introduced in 1955. 100 gr bullet at 3500 FPS. Long range, light game and varmint cartridge. |
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.244 Remington |
The .244 Remington was introduced by Remington in 1955 in its Model 722 bolt-action rifle. The cartridge is based on the .257 Roberts necked-down to 6mm. The .244 Remington is ballistically almost identicle to the .243 Winchester. Typically 75-90 gr. SP, 3000-3500 fps, and 1650-2050 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.246 Purdey |
Designed in 1921. 100 gr bullet at 2950 FPS. Obsolete. |
| P |
.25 (6.35mm) Automatic (.25 ACP) |
The .25 ACP centerfire pistol cartridge is a sime-rimmed, straight-walled pistol cartridge designed by John Browning in 1906. Being the smallest centerfire pistol round in production, it is a popular caliber choice for compact "carry guns." The cartridge is very low-powered, making it suitable for short-range shooting only. Ballistics are similar to that of a .22 LR. Typically 45-50 gr. FMJ or HP, 800 fps, and 67 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.25 Ackley Krag |
Ackley offered at least two versions of this cartridge. 87 gr to 125 gr bullets at 3460 FPS to 3000 FPS. Fully capable for North American big game. |
| R |
.25 Gibbs |
Designed in the 1950's. 87 gr bullet at 3617 FPS. |
| P |
.25 North American Arms (NAA) |
First devleoped in 1999 by Kentucky firearms writer J.B. Wood, the .25 NAA cartridge is a .32 ACP case necked to .25-caliber. Mr. Wood's goal was to increase reliable expansion of .25-caliber bullets when fired from a short-barreled handgun. Typically 35 gr. HP and 1050 fps. |
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.25 Remington |
The .25 Remington is one of a series of rimless cartridges developed for the Model 8 Autoloading rifle and later used in other Remington rifles. The .25 Remington is nothing more than a rimless version of the .25-35, but differens slightly in shape. Typically 60-117 gr. SP, 2125-2900 fps, and 1121-1375 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.25 Short |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1860. Now a collector's item. |
| R |
.25 Stevens |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1900 and discontinued in 1942. |
| R |
.25 Stevens Short |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1902 and discontinued in 1942. |
| R |
.25 Winchester Super Short Magnum |
Introduced in 2005 as a varmint and medium game hunting cartridge. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3775 FPS to 2985 FPS. |
| R |
.250 Humdinger |
A .243 case expanded to .25 caliber. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3577 FPS to 3040 FPS. Good for wild pigs, goats, most deer, as well as varmint shooting with lighter bullets. |
| R |
.250 Savage |
Introduced in 1915 by Savage Arms as the .250-3000 high velocity round for the Model 99 lever action rifle. 60 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3667 FPS to 2645 FPS. Popular cartridge for anything up to deer sized game, flat shooting, and accurate. |
| R |
.250-3000 Ackley Improved |
Designed by Ackley in the late 1940's. 87 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3310 FPS to 2750 FPS. A 300 FPS advantage over the factory .250-3000. |
| P |
.25-06 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. Very similar to the 6.5-270 JDJ. |
| R |
.25-06 Remington |
The wildcat version dates to 1920. Remington added it to their lineup in 1969 for the Model 700 bolt action rifle. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3700 FPS to 2940 FPS. Very popular for varmints with the 87 gr bullet. |
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.25-20 Marlin |
This cartridge is nothing more than a special version of the .25-20 Winchester, except perhaps for the bullet nose shape, seating depth and the .25-20 Marlin headstamp. It is otherwise identical to the current .25-20 Winchester. |
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.25-20 Single Shot |
The .25-20 Single Shot first appeared about 1882, and was one of the first centerfire, .25-caliber wildcats. The .25-20 SS is quite accurate and was used almost entirely in single-shot rifles. Typically 60-86 gr. SP, 1400-1620 fps, and 310-380 lbs of energy. |
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.25-20 Winchester Center Fire |
Introduced somewhere between 1893 to 1895 for the short action Model 1892 lever action rifle. 60 gr to 86 gr bullets at 2300 FPS to 1460 FPS. Growing in popularity again due to Cowboy Action Shooting. Still available in commercial loads. |
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.25-21 Stevens |
The .25-21 Stevens was developed about 1897 as a shortened version of the slightly older .25-25. it ws noted as a very accurate cartridge, reportedly capable of 1/2-inch, 100-yard groups. Typically 86 gr. Lead, 1500-1610 fps, and 406-498 lbs of energy. |
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.25-25 Stevens |
The .25-25 was the first straight shell manufactured for Stevens. It was also a standard chambering for some of the Remington-Hepburn target rifles. Typically 86 gr. Lead, 1515 fps, and 445 lbs of energy. |
| R |
.25-284 |
Hard to date this wildcat. Load data is almost identical to the .25-06. Has a few advantages over the .25-06. |
| R |
.25-35 Winchester Center Fire |
Introduced in 1985 for the Winchester Model 94 rifle. One of the first small bore smokeless powder sporting cartridges in the US. 60 gr to 117 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 1292 FPS. Winchester still loads this ammo. |
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.25-36 Marlin |
This cartridge, adopted by Marlin in 1895 for its lever-action Model 93 rifle, was designed by William V. Lowe a year or so prior and originally called the .25-37. The .25-36 and the .25-35 WCF are similar; however, many rifles for the Marlin cartridge were not strong enough to withstand maximum loads safely. Typically 87-117 gr. SP, 1800-2010 fps, and 770-893 lbs of energy. |
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.255 Jeffery Rook |
Obsolete. 65 gr bullet at 1200 FPS. |
| R |
.256 Gibbs Magnum |
Introduced in 1913. 145 gr at 2600 FPS. Very similar to the 6.5x55mm Swedish cartridge dimension wise. |
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.256 Mannlicher |
Same as the 6.5x53Rmm |
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.256 Newton |
One of several high-velocity, rimless cartridges designed by Charles Newton for his bolt-action rifles, the .256 Newton was introduced in 1913 by the Western Cartridge Co. It is based on the .30-06 case necked-down. Typically 120-140 gr. SP, 2760-2980 fps, and 2180-2595 lbs of energy. |
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.256 Winchester Magnum |
The .256 Winchester Magnum handgun cartridge was announced in 1960. This cartridge should be an excellent varmint and small game round at close ranges. In a rifle, it would be effective out to about 200 yards. Typically 60-75 gr. SP, 2000-2300 fps, and 650-705 lbs of energy. |
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.256 Winchester Maximum |
The .256 Winchester Maximum was announced in 1960 as a new handgun cartridge; however, the only handgun that chambered it was the single-shot, enclosed-breech Ruger "Hawkeye" introduced in late 1961. This cartridge is based on the necked-down .357 Magnum revolver case. |
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.257 Ackley Improved |
Developed in the late 1940's. A number of improved .257 Roberts versions exist. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3570 FPS to 2875 FPS. An excellent long range varmint, deer, antelope, black bear, big horn sheep, etc., cartridge. |
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.257 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones in 1978. 75 gr to 117 gr bullets at 2310 FPS to 2195 FPS. Can provide good terminal performance to 300 yards. |
| P |
.257 Mini Dreadnaught |
Designed by JD Jones. 100 gr bullet at 3008 FPS. For the smaller variety big game. |
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.257 Roberts |
Released by Remington in 1934 for the Model 30 bolt action rifle. 60 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3885 FPS to 2600 FPS. Great for long range varmint, deer, antelope, black bear, and goats. Starting in the 80's, commercially loaded to +P loads giving the cartridge the approximate ballistics of the .25-06. |
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.257 Weatherby Magnum |
Invented by Roy Weatherby in 1944. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 3305 FPS. Described as spectacular on long range varmints. Sufficient for almost any North American big game. Most effective with barrel at least 26 inches. |
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.26 BSA |
Introduced in 1921. 110 gr bullet at 3100 FPS. Probably obsolete, not very effective as a hunting round. |
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.260 Remington |
Introduced about 1996 by Remington. 120 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2890 FPS to 2750 FPS. Good choice for long range target shooting or light hunting. |
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.264 Hawk |
Designed in 1998. 85 gr to 140 gr bullets at 3575 FPS to 2955 FPS. A flat shooting, open country hunting cartridge for antelope, mule deer, etc. |
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.264 Winchester Magnum |
Introduced in 1958 for the Model 70 bolt action rifle. 85 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3812 FPS to 2700 FPS. Excellent long range round and is adequate for any North American big game. |
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.270 Ackley Improved Savage |
Developed in the late 1940's. Comes close to .270 Winchester ballistics. 100 gr to 150 gr bullets at 3107 FPS to 2574 FPS. An improvement for the Savage 99 in .270 Savage. |
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.270 Gibbs |
Designed in the late 1950's. 150 gr bullet at 3175 FPS. |
| R |
.270 Hawk |
Introduced in 1998. 130 gr to 150 gr bullets at 3295 FPS to 3051 FPS. Excellent deer and antelope cartridge. |
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.270 IHMSA |
Designed for single shot handguns. 90 gr to 150 gr bullets at 2719 FPS to 2274 FPS. |
| P |
.270 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones about 1978. 100 gr to 130 gr bullets at 2795 FPS to 2370 FPS. Varminting and smaller variety big game, through mule deer size animals. |
| P |
.270 JDJ No. 2 |
Designed by JD Jones. 90 gr to 150 gr bullets. A 130 gr bullet is propelled at 2487 FPS. Capable of sub-MOA accuracy. |
| P |
.270 Ren |
Designed in 1985. 90 gr to 110 gr bullets at 1888 FPS to 1474 FPS. For pistol silhouette competition shooting. |
| R |
.270 Weatherby Magnum |
Designed in 1943 by Roy Weatherby, became the first cartridge for his new line of hunting rifles in 1945. 90 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 2900 FPS. Used on all North American big game and even on African plains game. |
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.270 Winchester |
Designed in 1925 for the Model 54 bolt action rifle, it has become one of the most popular hunting cartridges of all time. 90 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3603 FPS to 2765 FPS. Considered by some to be a better long range varmint cartridge than the .30-06 when loaded with 90 gr to 110 gr bullets. Adequate for any North American big game. .270 ammo is available by all major ammunition manufacturers. |
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.270 Winchester Short Magnum |
Introduced in 2001, it is an improvement on the .270 Winchester with flatter shooting, higher velocity, and greater energy. Everything that the .270 Win can do, this can do better. |
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.275 H&H Magnum |
First loaded in Great Britain about 1912; this cartridge was introduced in the United States by Western Cartridge Co. in 1926. Western loaded this cartridge with only the 175-grain bullet until production was discontinued in 1939. Typically 140-195 gr. FMJ or SP, 2671-3050 fps, and 2455-3305 lbs of energy. Also called .275 Holland & Holland Magnum. |
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.275 H&H Magnum, Belted and Flanged |
Introduced in 1911-12. 140 gr to 175 gr bullets at 2650 FPS to 2680 FPS. Obsolete; loaded until 1939. Can be hand loaded. |
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.275 Holland & Holland Magnum |
First loaded in Great Britain about 1912; this cartridge was introduced in the United States by Western Cartridge Co. in 1926. Western loaded this cartridge with only the 175-grain bullet until production was discontinued in 1939. Typically 140-195 gr. FMJ or SP, 2671-3050 fps, and 2455-3305 lbs of energy. Also called .275 H&H Magnum. |
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.275 No.2 Magnum |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1927 and still available in the early 1960's. About the same as the 7x57mm Mauser. |
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.275 Rigby |
Same as the 7x57mm. |
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.276 Enfield |
Experimental military cartridge developed in 1909, but never adopted by the British. 165 gr bullet at 2800 FPS. Considered a collectable cartridge. |
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.276 Pedersen |
US Army experimental cartridge developed 1923 to 1932 for the experimental Pedersen semi-automatic rifle. 120 gr to 150 gr bullet at 2550 FPS to 1858 FPS. Considered a collectable cartridge. |
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.280 British |
Experimental round that began in 1945 and tested as late as 1951. 139 gr bullet at 2530 FPS. |
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.280 Flanged |
Introduced sometime after 1906. 140 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2800 FPS to 2400 FPS. A failure on dangerous game. |
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.280 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 120 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3119 FPS to 2670 FPS. For smaller to larger variety big game depending on the bullet weight loaded. |
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.280 Jeffery |
Introduced about 1915. Obsolete, but may be hand loaded. 140 gr bullet at 3000 FPS. |
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.280 Remington |
Introduced in 1957 for the Remington 740 semi-automatic rifle. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3433 FPS to 2650 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game. |
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.280 Rimless (Ross) |
This timeless cartridge was originally a military design, but quickly caught the fancy of sportsmen because of high velocity, flat trajectory and excellent killing power. Typically 140-180 gr. SP, 2550-2900 fps, and 2600 lbs of energy. |
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.280 Ross |
Introduced in 1906. 140 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 2550 FPS. Obsolete. Lost some hunters on dangerous game under tough conditions. |
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.28-30-120 Stevens |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1900. 120 gr and 135 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 1410 FPS. Small game and varmints out to 150 yards. Match shooting to 300 yards with good accuracy. |
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.284 Winchester |
Introduced by Winchester in 1963 for the Model 88 lever action and Model 100 semi-auto rifles. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2600 FPS. A good long range cartridge for any North American big game. |
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.285 OKH, 7mm-06 Mashburn, 7mm-06 |
Originated in the late 1940's and early 1950's. All three are about identical. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3110 FPS to 2720 FPS (.285 OKH data). Forerunners of the commercial .280 Remington. |
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.297-230 Morris Short, Long, Extra Long, and Lancaster Sporting |
First appeared in an ad in 1882. 37 gr and 43 gr bullets at 1200 FPS to 900 FPS. For target practice and small game. |
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.297-250 Rook |
Dates prior to 1880. 56 gr bullet at 1150 FPS. For target and small game. |
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.30 (7.63x25mm) Mauser |
The .30 Mauser cartridge was developed by American gun designer Hugo Borchardt for the successful commercial, automatic pistol of the same name. Until the .357 Magnum cartridge came along, the .30 Mauser was the high-velocity champion of the pistol world. |
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.30 (7.65x21mm) Luger |
Introduced in 1900 by Deutsche Waffen u. Munitions Fabriken in Germany, the 7.65mm was designed by Georg Luger for the Luger automatic pistol. The cartridge is still used chiefly in the Luger pistol, although some SIG, Beretta M951, Browning Hi-Power, Ruger P89 and Walther P-38 pistols are chambered for this round. Typically 93-100 gr. FMJ, 1200 fps, and 300 lbs of energy. |
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.30 American |
A case only as a basis for wildcat loads. No longer offered by Federal. |
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.30 Borchardt |
Also known as the .7.65mm Borchardt, this is the cartridge for the Model 1893 Borchardt auto pistol. The .30 Borchardt is the predecessor of the 7.63 (.30) Mauser, 7.65mm Mannlicher and 7.62x25mm Russian Tokarev. Typically 85 gr. FMJ, 1280 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called 7.65mm Borchardt. |
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.30 Gibbs |
Designed in the 1950's. 150 gr and 180 gr bullets at 3285 FPS to 3139 FPS. Holds about 7 grains more IMR 4350 than the factory .30-06. |
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.30 Herrett |
Conceived as a superior handgun hunting cartridge. Used successfully on everything from varmints to deer. |
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.30 Kurtz |
Idea originated in the 1960's, of shortening a .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester case. 110 gr bullet. Intended for use in modded M1 Carbines. The cartridge has capabilities beyond what pressures the M1 Carbine can handle. |
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.30 Long |
Obsolete. Cataloged as early as 1873 and discontinued before WWI. |
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.30 M1 Carbine |
Adopted in 1941 for the handy M-1 Carbine. 100 gr to 125 gr bullets at 2170 FPS to 1756 FPS. Has limited hunting use due to its rather low power. Remains a popular round for M-1 Carbine collectors. |
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.30 M1 Carbine |
Previously covered. |
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.30 Newton |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1913. 150 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3175 FPS to 2730 FPS. Powerful enough for any North American big game. Energy exceeds 3000 lbs. |
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.30 Remington |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1906. 150 gr and 170 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 2115 FPS. Rimless version of the .30-30 Winchester and identical in performance, but can be hand loaded to better performance. Small to medium sized game. |
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.30 Short |
Obsolete. Originated in the 1860's and listed in ammo catalogs as late as 1919. |
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.30 USA |
Obsolete. Little information on this cartridge. |
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.300 Belted Rimless Magnum |
Originated in 1925. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2300 FPS. On par with the .30-06 Springfield. |
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.300 Canadian Magnum |
Developed about 1989. 165 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3466 FPS to 3070 FPS. Designed to increase powder capacity in a standard length action with minimal gunsmithing. |
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.300 Dakota |
Based on the .404 Jeffery case. 150 gr to 200 gr bullet at 3300 FPS to 2986 FPS. Almost duplicates the performance of the .300 Weatherby Magnum, but with a shorter action and without the feeding problems of a belted case. |
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.300 GNR |
Developed to provide near identical performance of the .30 Herrett in revolvers. 110 gr to 130 gr bullets at 2150 FPS to 2080 FPS. Good performance on deer sized game. |
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.300 Holland and Holland Magnum |
Introduced in 1925 by the British firm of Holland and Holland. 110 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2620 FPS. Comparable to the .30-06 Springfield, but slightly more powerful. Certainly adequate for any North American long range big game from elk on up. Also good for African plains game. |
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.300 Pegasus |
Created in 1994. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3703 FPS to 3317 FPS. A good choice for a flat shooting round with substantial energy at long range. Energy almost 5000 lbs. |
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.300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum |
Introduced in 2001 as a competitor to Winchester's .300 Winchester Short Magnum. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2960 FPS. |
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.300 Remington Ultra Magnum |
Introduced in 1999 with the trend for a bigger, ore powerful, beltless cartridge. 150 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3450 FPS to 3025 FPS. For big game in North America and non-dangerous game in Africa. |
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.300 Rook |
Dates prior to 1874. Obsolete. 80 gr bullet at 1100 FPS. |
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.300 Savage |
Introduced in 1920 for the Model 99 lever action rifle. 100 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2350 FPS. Once greatly popular, it has lost out to the .308 Winchester in more recent times. It is a fine deer and elk load and better for deer than the .30-30 under all conditions. |
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.300 Sherwood |
Introduced in 1901. 140 gr bullet at 1400 FPS. Obsolete. |
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.300 Weatherby Magnum |
Introduced in 1944 by Roy Weatherby and the most popular and well known cartridge in the Weatherby lineup. 110 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 2350 FPS. Suitable for any non-dangerous worldwide game. It has been rated by some as having severe recoil. |
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.300 Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones. 125 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2283 FPS to 980 FPS. Developed for sound-suppressor use. |
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.300 Winchester Magnum |
Introduced in 1963 for the Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle. 110 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2680 FPS. A fine long range big game cartridge for any North American species. This cartridge is the beginning where recoil becomes a factor for many shooters. |
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.300 Winchester Short Magnum |
Introduced in 2000 to duplicate the power of the .300 Win Mag with 10 percent less powder. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3300 FPS to 2940 FPS. |
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.30-03 Springfield |
Obsolete. Adopted in 1903 by the US gov't. 220 gr bullet. Ammo available till WWI. No advantage over the .30-06 as a sporting round. |
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.30-06 Ackley Improved |
Created in 1944 by Ackley, but several other versions exist. 130 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3150 FPS to 2620 FPS. Main difference to the .30-06 is the case shoulder being more abrupt, less body taper, and larger shoulder diameter. Rifles chambered for this c |
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.30-06 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 125 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3167 FPS to 2504 FPS. Effective on large variety big game with 180 - 200 gr bullets. |
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.30-06 Springfield |
Adopted in 1906 for the Model 1903 Springfield rifle and used later in the M1 Garand rifle and machineguns. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2740 FPS to 2300 FPS. Probably the all time classic hunting round. Can be loaded up or down in bullet weight and velocity to meet the challenge of the game at hand. |
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.30-06 Springfield |
Previously covered. |
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.302 Whisper |
Developed in 2005. 125 gr to 240 gr bullets at 2757 FPS to 1022 FPS. Can be adapted to AR-15 style rifle with the addition of a new upper receiver. |
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.303 British |
Adopted in 1888, it served the British Commonwealth until 1957 when replaced by the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. 175 gr to 215 gr bullets at 2440 FPS to 1850 FPS. Gained most notoriety as the cartridge for the Lee-Enfield rifle used in two world wars. Has enjoyed some success as a hunting round in Africa on non-dangerous game after non-tumbling bullets were substituted for the military load. |
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.303 British |
Previously covered. |
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.303 Magnum |
Introduced in 1919. Obsolete. 174 gr bullet at 2850 FPS. For target shooting at long range. |
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.303 Savage |
Obsolete. Developed in 1895. 150 gr to 190 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 1890 FPS. Deer sized game at short range. |
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.30-30 Ackley Improved |
Dates to probably the late 1940's or early 1950's. 100 gr to 170 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2310 FPS. Adds some power to the .30-30 loading; about an additional 300 FPS. |
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.30-30 Wesson |
Obsolete. Developed sometime around 1880. 165 gr bullet at 1250 FPS, blackpowder. |
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.30-30 Winchester |
First available as early as 1895 for the Winchester Model 1894 rifle. 100 gr to 170 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2200 FPS. The .30-30 has long been the standard American deer cartridge. All major US ammunition companies offer this classic cartridge. |
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.30-338 Winchester Magnum |
Developed for use in 1000 yard benchrest competition shooting. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3203 FPS to 2528 FPS. Remington and other manufacturers have offered rifles chambered for this cartridge. |
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.30-378 Weatherby |
Introduced in 1996 by Norma specifically for 1000 yard benchrest shooting. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3283 FPS to 2954 FPS. Flat shooting high energy cartridge. |
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.30-40 Krag |
Adopted in 1892 for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. Replaced in 1903 by the .30-03, predecessor to the .30-06. 220 gr bullet at 220 FPS. |
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.30-40 Krag |
Previously covered. |
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.307 Winchester |
Development began in 1980 and released in 1983. Essentially a rimmed .308 Winchester for the lever action rifle. 110 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2510 FPS. |
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.308 Cor-Bon |
Designed in 1999. 165 gr and 180 gr bullets at 3100 FPS. Hi performance from a short action case. 3600 lbs energy with 180 gr bullet. |
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.308 Norma Magnum |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1960. Very nearly like the .30-338 wildcat. 100 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2800 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game and African plains game as the energy exceeds 3800 lbs. |
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.308x1.5 Inch Barnes |
Developed in 1961. 80 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2938 FPS to 2035 FPS. Good success on feral hogs and animals up to deer size at ranges out to 150 yards. |
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.309 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones about 1978. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2370 FPS to 2135 FPS. Has taken large African plains game. Accurate and effective out to 250 yards. |
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.30R Blaser |
Introduced in 1990. 150 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3069 FPS to 2335 FPS. Suitable for all large North American game. |
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.310 Cadet |
Introduced in 1900. 84 gr to 125 gr bullets at 1200 FPS. Similar to the .32-20 in size and performance. |
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.310 Remington |
Brass case shotshell made for mini-skeet shooting on miniature clay pigeons. |
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.318 Rimless Nitro Express |
Introduced in 1910. 180 gr and 250 gr bullets at 2700 FPS and 2400 FPS. Obsolete, but may be hand loaded. |
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.32 (7.65mm) Automatic/.32 ACP |
Designed by John Browning for his first successful automatic pistol, this cartridge was first manufactured by FN in Belgium, and introduced in 1899. The .32 Automatic is one of the more popular pistol cartridges ever developed. Typically 60 gr. JHP or 71 gr. FMJ, 800-970 fps, and 100-129 lbs of energy. |
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.32 Colt |
This cartridge was Colt's attempt at solving the problems assosiated with outside-lubricated cartridges. The .32 Colt utilized a longer case to fully cover the lubricated portion of the bullet and carried a hollow-based bullet to help obturation in the bore. This was necessary because the bullets had to be undersized to fit in the case. Reports were that the effort was not very successful. Loading was an 82-grain lead bullet with 12 grains of blackpowder. |
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.32 Colt New Police |
This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Smith & Wesson and .32-44 Target. |
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.32 Extra Long |
Obsolete. Listed as early as 1876. Did not appear after WWI. |
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.32 Extra Short |
Obsolete. Dates to 1871. Listed in ammo catalogs until 1920. |
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.32 H&R Magnum |
The .32 H&R Magnum was the result of a joint project between Harrington & Richardson and Federal Cartridge Co. It is simply the older .32 Smith & Wesson Long case lengthened by 0.155 inch. Therefore, any .32 Magnum revolver will also accept and fire both the .32 S&W and the .32 S&W Long. Typically 90 gr. Lead or JHP, 1,000 fps, and 150-230 lbs of energy. |
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.32 Ideal |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1903. 115 gr and 150 gr bullets at 1425 FPS to 1250 FPS. Quite accurate out to 150 yards and effective on small to medium game. |
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.32 Long |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1861 for the S&W Model 2 revolver. Collector's item. |
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.32 Long Centerfire |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1875. 85 gr bullet at 850 FPS. Not an effective cartridge. Collector's item. |
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.32 Long Colt |
Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Short and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Short Colt and .32 S&W Gallery. |
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.32 North American Arms (NAA) |
Culminating a joint development effort between North American Arms and writer Ed Sanow, the 32 NAA uses an ordinary .380 ACP case, necked-down to house a .32-caliber bullet. In 2002, North American Arms decided to offer this chambering in its Guardian min-pistol product line. Typically 60 gr. JHP, 1222 fps, and 199 lbs of energy. |
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.32 Protector |
This cartridge was chambered in the Protector palm pistol that was manufactured by the Minneapolis Fire Arms Co. Winchester offered this cartridge late in 1898 and continued to catalog it until at least 1916. Evidently, despite what must have been very modest power, this combination had some appeal. Typically 40 gr. Lead, 550 fps, and 26 lbs of energy. |
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.32 Remington |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1906. 170 gr bullet at 2222 FPS to 1992 FPS. Discontinued many years ago. |
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.32 Rimfire |
0.320-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 142-gauge. Pest control. |
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.32 S&W Gallery |
Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Short and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Short Colt and .32 Long Colt. |
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.32 Short |
Obsolete. Originated in 1860. Navy Arms had .32 Short ammo in the 1990's. |
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.32 Short Colt |
Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Shortt and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Long Colt and .32 S&W Gallery. |
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.32 Smith & Wesson |
Designed for the Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2, hinged-frame, single-action revolver introduced in 1878, the .32 S&W is an old and very popular cartridge, widely used in the United States and in Europe for low-priced, pocket-type revolvers. The .32 Smith & Wesson generally ranks with the .32 Automatic in general popularity. Typically 98 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 115 lbs of energy. |
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.32 Smith & Wesson Long |
This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Colt New Police and .32-44 Target. |
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.32 Winchester Self-Loading |
Obsolete. Introduced for the Model 1905 rifle. 155 gr and 165 gr bullets at 1270 FPS to 1400 FPS. Obsolete by 1920. |
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.32 Winchester Special |
Introduced in 1902 for the Winchester 1894 lever action rifle. 170 gr bullets at 2283 FPS. Not much improvement over the .30-30 Winchester. |
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.320 Revolver |
The .320 Revolver cartridge originated in England about 1870. It served as the inspiration for the .32 Short Colt, as the two have almost identical ballistic performance. Typically 80 gr. Lead, 550 fps, and 54 lbs of energy. |
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.32-20 (.32 Winchester) |
Introduced by Winchester in 1882 for the Model 73 lever-action rifle, the .32-20 quickly attained considerable popularity as a medium-powered cartridge in both rifle and revolver. Although recently semi-obsolute, the .32-20 still enjoys modest popularity with farmers, ranchers, trappers, and pot hunters. Typically 80-110 gr. SP, 2000 fps, and 900 lbs of energy. |
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.32-20 Marlin |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1900. 100 gr bullet. Offered until about WWI. |
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.32-20 Remington |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1884. 111 gr to 125 gr bullet at 1650 FPS to 1380 FPS. Not popular and died out in 1912. |
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.32-20 Winchester Centerfire |
Introduced in 1882 for the Model 73 lever action rifle and also used for the single action army revolver. 85 gr to 110 gr bullets at 2100 FPS to 1210 FPS. Still popular in cowboy action shooting. |
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.32-35 Stevens & Maynard |
Obsolete. Introduced in the mid-1880's. 153 gr and 165 gr bullets at 1410 FPS to 1380 FPS. Designed as a match shooting cartridge and very accurate. |
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.32-40 Bullard |
Obsolete. Hard to date, but available by 1887. 150 gr and 155 gr bullets at 1492 FPS to 1400 FPS. Performance same as the .32-40 Winchester. |
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.32-40 Remington |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1871-72. 150 gr bullet at 1350 FPS. An odd-ball shaped round that was not very popular either. Small to deer sized game, also target shooting. |
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.32-40 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1884. 155 gr to 170 gr bullet at 1460 FPS to 1802 FPS. Very popular for great accuracy out to 300 yards and hunting small to medium game. Can be hand loaded equal to the .30-30 Winchester when used in a strong action. Commercially |
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.32-44 Target |
This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Smith & Wesson and .32 Colt New Police. |
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.325 Winchester Short Magnum |
Introduced in 2005, delivers similar power as the .338 Win Mag. 180 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3060 FPS to 2840 FPS. Well suited for elk, bear, moose, and other large dangerous game where a lightweight short magnum is desired. |
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.33 BSA |
Introduced in 1921. Obsolete.165 gr and 175 gr bullets at 3000 FPS and 2900 FPS. Never very popular. |
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.33 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1902. 200 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. Still could be fine for game up to and including elk. |
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.330 Dakota |
Based on a shortened version of the rimless .404 Jeffery case. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2900 FPS. With the correct bullet, this cartridge can deliver more energy to targets a quarter-mile away than factory .270 Winchester produces at the muzzle! |
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.333 Jeffery |
Introduced in 1908. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2500 FPS to 2200 FPS. Obsolete. The inspiration for the .333 OKH wildcat. |
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.333 OKH |
Developed in 1945. 250 gr and 275 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 2314 FPS. Listed as obsolete. |
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.334 OKH |
Dates to the late 1940's. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets. Made obsolete by the .338 Win Mag. |
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.338 A Square |
Designed in 1978. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2879 FPS. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs. |
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.338 Canadian Magnum |
Developed about 1989. 225 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3047 FPS to 2924 FPS. Energy close to 5000 lbs. |
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.338 Excalibur |
Created in 1994. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3497 FPS to 2966 FPS. Energy as high as 5690 lbs and flat shooting. |
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.338 Federal |
Introduced in 2006 as a necked-up .308 Winchester. 180 gr to 210 gr bullets at 2830 FPS to 2630 FPS. Offers excellent performance on big game such as elk and bear without magnum recoil. |
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.338 JDJ |
Designed about 1978 by JD Jones. 225 gr to 275 gr bullets at 1561 FPS to 1609 FPS. .444 Marlin case necked down to .338 for impressive muzzle energy. |
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.338 Lapua Magnum |
Development began in 1983 to create a cartridge to fire a 250 bullet at 3000 FPS. 250 gr bullet at 2950 FPS. Heavy game round. |
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.338 Remington Ultra Magnum |
Introduced in 2002 as a member of the Ultra Magnum family. 250 gr bullets at 2860 FPS. Delivers 25 percent greater muzzle energy and flatter shooting out to 500 yards than the .338 Win Mag. Excellent for bear, elk, and moose. |
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.338 Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones in the early 1990's. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets at1 075 FPS to 1040 FPS. Superb accuracy past 600 yards with good penetration and energy. |
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.338 Winchester Magnum |
Introduced in 1958, it is based on a necked-down .458 Winchester case for the Model 70 Alaskan bolt action rifle. 175 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2500 FPS. Designed to shoot the heaviest North American game including Grizzly bear under almost any situation, it has also done well in Africa on larger plains game. |
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.338-06 A-Square |
Introduced as a factory round in 1998 by A-Square. 200 gr to 275 gr bullets at 2465 FPS to 2275 FPS. A necked-up .30-06 case that is well suited for North American game. |
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.338-06 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 175 gr to 250 gr bullet at 2863 FPS to 2481 FPS. This generates sufficient energy to hunt on any continent. |
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.338-223 Straight |
Originated in 1972. An experimental load. A cartridge without a need. |
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.338-378 Weatherby |
Introduced in 1999 by Weatherby as a factory chambering. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3009 FPS to 2731 FPS. Best on heavy game at long range. |
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.338-50 Talbot |
Created in 1948. A .50 BMG case is necked down to .33 caliber. Developed for shooting out to 3000 yards. |
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.340 Weatherby Magnum |
Introduced in 1962, suitable for all North American game and most African game as well. 175 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3250 FPS to 2550 FPS. Barrels shorter than 26 inches are not recommended because ballistics suffer greatly. |
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.348 Winchester |
Introduced in 1936 for the Model 71 lever action rifle. 150 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2890 FPS to 2350 FPS. Due to flat-nose bullets, not suited for long range game. |
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.35 Automatic |
Also called .35 Smith & Wesson, the .35 Automatic, along with a new auto pistol, was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1913. The S&W pistol is the only one that ever chambered this cartridge. The pistol was later chambered in .32 Automatic, replacing the .35 S&W Auto due to its inferiority. Typically 76 gr. FMJ, 809 fps, and 110 lbs of energy. |
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.35 Newton |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1915. 200 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3030 FPS to 2650 FPS. Fairly potent round as energy approached 5000 lbs. |
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.35 Remington |
Introduced in 1906 for the Model 8 semi-auto rifle. 125 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 2010 FPS. Very powerful for short-range deer and black bear. |
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.35 Sambar |
Introduced in 2002. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2920 FPS to 2700 FPS. Suitable for most big game using a short action rifle in thick brush. |
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.35 Smith & Wesson Auto |
Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge and a new auto pistol in 1913. The S&W pistol is the only one that ever chambered this cartridge. The pistol was later chambered in .32 Automatic, replacing the .35 S&W Auto due to its inferiority. Typically 76 gr. FMJ, 809 fps, and 110 lbs of energy. Also called .35 Automatic. |
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.35 Whelen |
Remington added the .35 Whelen as a factory chambering in 1987. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2700 FPS to 2400 FPS. All North American big game. |
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.35 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1903. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2480 FPS to 2190 FPS. Superseded by modern cartridges, but had a good reputation for short range elk, moose, and brown bear. Listed as late as 1962 in the Kynoch catalog. |
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.35 Winchester Self-Loading |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1905. 165 gr and 180 gr bullets at 920 FPS to 1430 FPS. So poor was its performance it was discontinued by 1920. |
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.350 Griffin & Howe Magnum |
Obsolete. Developed in the early 1930's. 220 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3120 FPS to 2700 FPS. Died out by the end of the 1930's. Collector's item. |
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.350 No.2 Rigby |
Introduced in 1908. 225 gr bullet at 2625 FPS. Obsolete. Good for North American big game except bear. |
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.350 Remington Magnum |
Introduced in 2002 for the Model 673 bolt action rifle. 125 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2300 FPS. North American big game at short to medium ranges. |
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.35-06 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2742 FPS to 2415 FPS. With over 3000 lbs energy, can be used to hunt on any continent. Recoil is brisk. |
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.351 Winchester Self-Loading |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1907. 177 gr and 180 gr bullets at 1550 FPS to 1751 FPS. Used in the killing of bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde Barrow. |
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.35-30 Maynard 1865 |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1865. Forerunner of the modern cartridge. |
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.35-30 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. Introduced 1882. 165 gr and 250 gr bullets at 1450 FPS to 1280 FPS. |
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.35-30-30 |
Dates to around 1900. 200 gr to 292 gr bullets at 1925 FPS to 1620 FPS. A good cartridge for salvaging worn out .32 Special barrels and hunting elk and moose at short range. |
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.35-40 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 165 gr and 250 gr bullets at 1400 FPS to 1355 FPS. |
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.356 Winchester |
Introduced in 1983 for the Model 94 XTR lever action carbine. 158 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2160 FPS. Largely a short range cartridge for deer and black bear. |
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.357 AutoMag |
Created in 1973. 110 gr to 158 gr bullets at 1935 FPS to 1500 FPS. A sporting use round. |
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.357 Herrett |
Introduced in 1974. 110 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2125 FPS. Has become popular with silhouette shooters, but was designed as a hunting round for medium game. Also good for small game and varmints. |
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.357 Magnum |
This chambering was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson for its heavy-frame revolver. The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special case lengthened about 1/10-inch, so it will not chamber in standard .38 Special revolvers. This was the most powerful handgun cartidge in the world until the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955. The .357 Magnum provides nearly double the velocity and more than three times the energy of standard .38 Special loads. Typically 110-180 gr. JHP, 1090-1500 fps, and 400-583 lbs of energy. Also called .357 S&W Magnum. |
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.357 Remington Maximum |
The .357 Maximum was announced as a joint venture Remington Arms Co. and Sturm, Ruger and Co. This cartridge is a 3/10-inch elongation of the .357 Magnum case. Unfortunately, the .357 Maximum revolvers all developed excessive gas-cutting on the top strap, just forward of the cylinder, within 1000 rounds or so when fired with full factory loads. The .357 Maximum was conceived primarily as an ultra-velocity, flat-trajectory silhouette cartridge. Typically 125-180 gr. FMJ or JHP, 1300-1825 fps, 676-1168 lbs of energy. |
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.357 S&W Magnum |
This chambering was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson for its heavy-frame revolver. The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special case lengthened about 1/10-inch, so it will not chamber in standard .38 Special revolvers. This was the most powerful handgun cartidge in the world until the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955. The .357 Magnum provides nearly double the velocity and more than three times the energy of standard .38 Special loads. Typically 110-180 gr. JHP, 1090-1500 fps, and 400-583 lbs of energy. Also called .357 Magnum. |
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.357 Sig |
This cartridge is based upon the .40 S&W case simply necked down with a short neck and a sharp shoulder. The design purpose was to achieve .357 Magnum revolver ballistics from typical semi-automatic pistols. The .357 Sig is loaded to a comparatively high pressure level - the same as top factory .357 Magnum loads and 14 percent higher than the .40 S&W or the 9mm Luger. Typically 125 gr. JHP, 1350 fps, and 520 lbs of energy. |
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.358 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. Based on a .444 Marlin necked down to .358. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2295 FPS to 2100 FPS. Recoil is considered brisk. |
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.358 Norma Magnum |
Obsolete. Introduced in the US in 1959. 180 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3100 FPS to 2600 FPS. Never chambered in any mainstream American rifle. Suitable for North American big game including Kodiak bear. A-Square currently produces this cartridge in three bullet weights. Energy 4500 lbs. |
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.358 Shooting Times Alaskan |
Designed by Layne Simpson in 1990. 125 gr to 275 gr bullets at 3046 to2850 FPS. |
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.358 Ultra Mag Towsley |
Created in 1999. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3408 FPS to 2965 FPS. Shoots flatter than the 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag. Intended for elk, big bear, moose, and even the larger variety African plains game. |
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.358 Winchester |
Introduced in 1955 for the Model 70 and Model 88 rifles. 158 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2200 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game. |
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.360 Centerfire |
0.360-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 99-gauge. Mostly European usage. Small game and varmint control, but hardly a serious game cartridge. |
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.360 Nitro Express |
First appeared before 1873. Obsolete. 134 gr to 300 gr bullets at 1025 FPS to 1820 FPS. For small, thin skinned game. |
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.360 No.2 Nitro Express |
Introduced in 1905. 320 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. Obsolete. Considered an all around good cartridge for thin skinned African game. |
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.360 No.5 Rook |
Obsolete. Introduced around 1875-1880. 82 gr to 145 gr bullets at 1050 FPS to 1075 FPS. Available until WWII. Small game and target load. |
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.366 DGW |
Developed sometime prior to 2001. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3253 FPS to 2911 FPS. Successfully hunted in Africa taking zebra, kudu, warthog, wildebeest, nyala, blesbok, and gemsbok. |
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.369 Nitro Express |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1922. 270 gr bullet at 2500 FPS. Good for North American big game. |
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.375 A-Square |
Designed in 1975. 250 gr and 300 gr bullets at3217 FPS to 2911 FPS. Appropriate for dangerous and the heaviest of game with proper shot placement. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs! |
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.375 Canadian Magnum |
Developed about 1994. 270 gr bullet at 3010 FPS. Performance very close to the .378 Weatherby Magnum. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs! |
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.375 Dakota |
A necked down .404 Jeffery case. 270 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2895 FPS to 2600 FPS. Can be used on dangerous game in the hands of an expert and for any other game world-wide. |
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.375 Flanged Magnum |
Introduced in 1912. Obsolete. The .375 Beltless H&H Magnum is still available. |
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.375 Holland and Holland Magnum |
Originated in 1912 by H&H. 200 gr to 350 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2400 FPS. Considered the best all around African game cartridge. Also great for moose and grizzly bear in North America. |
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.375 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 220 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 1950 FPS. Fully capable of taking elk sized game. Recoil in pistols is very brisk. |
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.375 JRS Magnum |
Commercially available since 1992. 270 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2700 FPS. |
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.375 Remington Ultra Magnum |
Introduced in 2002. 270 gr and 300 gr bullets at 2900 FPS and 2760 FPS. Excellent choice for North American big game and African dangerous game. |
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.375 Rimless Nitro Express |
Same as 9.5x57mm Mannlicher Shoenauer. Obsolete. |
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.375 Weatherby Magnum |
Developed in 1945 by Roy Weatherby. 235 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3015 FPS to 2800 FPS. Qualified for African dangerous game. |
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.375 Whelen, .375 Ackley Improved |
Developed in 1951. Two versions with differences in case necks. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2475 FPS to 2110 FPS. Handles most dangerous game and any North American game. |
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.375 Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones. Based on a 7mm bench rest case necked up to.375 caliber. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2250 FPS at 1050 FPS. |
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.375/454 JDJ Woodswalker |
Another big bore, short-range hunting round from SSK Industries, the .375/454 JDJ Woodswalker is based on necking the powerful 454 Casull cartridge to .375-caliber. Typically 200 gr. JHP and 2375 fps. |
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.375-06 JDJ |
220 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2601 FPS to 2330 FPS. Good for smaller variety to larger variety big game. |
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.375-303 Westley Richards |
Introduced in 1905. Obsolete. 200 gr and 215 gr bullets at 2726 FPS and 2500 FPS. |
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.376 Steyr |
Introduced in 2000 to hunt the Cape buffalo loaded in Jeff Cooper's Scout rifle concept. 225 gr to 270 gr bullets at 2560 FPS. Fine for dangerous game as energy is close to 4000 lbs. with the 270 gr bullet. |
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.378 Weatherby Magnum |
Developed by Roy Weatherby in 1953. 235 gr to 350 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2650 FPS. Dangerous game cartridge. Considered too powerful for North American game. Severe recoil. |
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.38 ACP |
This is another cartridge designed by John Browning and introduced by Bolt in 1900 for its .38 Automatic. It was stepped up in power in 1929 and the improved round called the .38 Super Auto. In power, the .38 Automatic is about the same as the 9mm Luger, but it has a longer semi-rimmed case. This cartridge is now obsolete and is no longer loaded by any major ammunition maker. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1040 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Automatic. |
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.38 Automatic |
This is another cartridge designed by John Browning and introduced by Bolt in 1900 for its .38 Automatic. It was stepped up in power in 1929 and the improved round called the .38 Super Auto. In power, the .38 Automatic is about the same as the 9mm Luger, but it has a longer semi-rimmed case. This cartridge is now obsolete and is no longer loaded by any major ammunition maker. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1040 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called .38 ACP. |
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.38 Ballard Extra Long |
Obsolete. Introduced 1885-86. 146 gr and 150 gr bullets at 1275 FPS to 1160 FPS. An economical plinking and small game, and target round. |
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.38 Casull |
repeatedly proven for nearly a century, the story of the endurance and reliability of John Browning's 1911 pistol approaches the status of legend. This cartridge is for long-range target and hunting uses, or for when self-defense needs call for a more powerful cartridge than its parent case, the .45 ACP. Typically 124-147 gr. JHP and 1600-1800 fps. |
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.38 Colt New Police |
Designed by Smith & Wesson for its hinged-frame revolvers introduced about 1877, the .38 S&W is one of the more widely adopted American revolver cartridges; it has been used all over the world. The .38 S&W is another cartridge that owes most of its popularity to the fact that it is well-suited to lightweight pocket guns. It is also a good short-range cartridge for defense use and has better stopping power than any of the .32s and even some of the larger automatic pistol cartridges. Typically 150 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 170 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Smith & Wesson. |
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.38 Extra Long |
Obsolete. Appeared in about 1870. Listed as late as 1916. |
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.38 Long |
Obsolete. Dates to before 1865. Discontinued in the late 1920's. |
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.38 Long Centerfire |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1875-76. 145 gr bullet at 950 FPS. Obsolete by 1900. |
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.38 Short |
Obsolete. Listed as early as 1869. Manufactured until 1940. |
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.38 Short & Long Colt |
The .38 Long Colt was once the official United States Army revolver cartridge (1892 to 1922). During the Spanish-American War and the Philippine insurrection, the Army found that the .38 Long Colt had insufficient stopping power for combat use. The cartidge was therefore dropped in 1911, in favor of the .45 Automatic, or .45 ACP. |
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.38 Smith & Wesson |
Designed by Smith & Wesson for its hinged-frame revolvers introduced about 1877, the .38 S&W is one of the more widely adopted American revolver cartridges; it has been used all over the world. The .38 S&W is another cartridge that owes most of its popularity to the fact that it is well-suited to lightweight pocket guns. It is also a good short-range cartridge for defense use and has better stopping power than any of the .32s and even some of the larger automatic pistol cartridges. Typically 150 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 170 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Colt New Police. |
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.38 Smith & Wesson Special |
Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special, .38 Special +P, .38-44 Target, and .38 Smith & Wesson Special. |
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.38 Special |
Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special +P, .38-44 Target, .38-44 High Velocity, and .38 Smith & Wesson Special. |
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.38 Special +P |
Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. The "+P" denotes a higher loading of powder to increase stopping power. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special, .38-44 Target, .38-44 High Velocity, and .38 Smith & Wesson Special. |
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.38 Super Automatic |
Introduced by Bolt in 1929 as an improved version of the older .38 Auto, the Super Auto is identical to the original cartridge except that it uses a more powerful loading.For many years, this was the most powerful automatic pistol cartridge made in the United States from the standpoint of both velocity and energy. It makes a good sporting cartridge for hunting small to medium game because the flat trajectory permits accurate long-range shots. Typically 125 gr. JHP, 1240 fps, and 430 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Super Automatic +P and .38 Super. |
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.38 Super Automatic +P |
Introduced by Bolt in 1929 as an improved version of the older .38 Auto, the Super Auto is identical to the original cartridge except that it uses a more powerful loading.For many years, this was the most powerful automatic pistol cartridge made in the United States from the standpoint of both velocity and energy. It makes a good sporting cartridge for hunting small to medium game because the flat trajectory permits accurate long-range shots. The "+P" denotes a higher loading of powder to increase stopping power. Typically 125 gr. JHP, 1240 fps, and 430 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Super Automatic and .38 Super. |
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.38 Winchester |
The .30-40 was developed by Winchester as a companion cartridge to its .44-40 and introduced in 1874. It is based on the .44-40 case necked-down to what is actually 40-caliber (0.401-inch). It was originally a blackpowder cartridge chambered in the Winchester Model 73 lever action rifle. About 1878, Colt began chambering revolvers for it. This was, at one time, a popular medium-power cartridge. Typically 180 gr. SP or HP 1100 fps, and 490 lbs of energy. Also called .38-40 and .38 WCF. |
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.380 ACP |
This cartridge was designed by John Browning and introduced in Europe by FN of Belgium in 1912 as the 9mm Browning Short, and was added to the Colt Pocket Automatic line in 1908. Typically 90 gr. JHP, 1000 fps, and 200 lbs of energy. Also called .380 Automatic, 9mm Kurz, and 9x17mm. |
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.380 Automatic |
This cartridge was designed by John Browning and introduced in Europe by FN of Belgium in 1912 as the 9mm Browning Short, and was added to the Colt Pocket Automatic line in 1908. Typically 90 gr. JHP, 1000 fps, and 200 lbs of energy. Also called .380 ACP, 9mm Kurz, and 9x17mm. |
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.380 Short & Long Revolver |
The .380 Revolver cartridge is a British innovation for the Webley revolver and originated about 1868-70. It was loaded in the United States until shortly after World War I. It has largely been replaced by the inside-lubricated .38 S&W. The .380 is in the same class as the .38 Short Colt or .38 S&W. Typically 124 gr. Lead, 625 fps, and 110 lbs of energy. |
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.380 Short and Long |
Obsolete. Dates to the early 1870's. 124 gr bullet at 1050 FPS. Small game and target. |
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.38-35 Stevens |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1875. 180 gr and 215 gr bullets at 1350 FPS to 1255 FPS, blackpowder. Not very popular and dropped after a few years. |
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.38-40 |
The .30-40 was developed by Winchester as a companion cartridge to its .44-40 and introduced in 1874. It is based on the .44-40 case necked-down to what is actually 40-caliber (0.401-inch). It was originally a blackpowder cartridge chambered in the Winchester Model 73 lever action rifle. About 1878, Colt began chambering revolvers for it. This was, at one time, a popular medium-power cartridge. Typically 180 gr. SP or HP 1100 fps, and 490 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Winchester. |
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.38-40 Remington-Hepburn |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1875. 190 gr to 250 gr bullets at 1427 FPS to 1300 FPS. Small to medium sized game. |
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.38-40 Winchester |
Introduced in 1874. 155 gr to 200 gr bullets at 1200 FPS to 1000 FPS. Makes a better pistol cartridge than a rifle cartridge. |
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.38-44 High Velocity |
Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special, .38 Special +P, .38-44 Target, and .38 Smith & Wesson Special. |
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.38-44 Target |
Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special, .38 Special +P, .38-44 High Velocity, and .38 Smith & Wesson Special. |
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.38-45 Bullard |
Obsolete. Introduced approx 1887. 175 gr to 250 gr bullets at 1480 FPS to 1200 FPS. Never very popular, but an accurate cartridge, good for small and medium game at close range. |
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.38-45 Stevens |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1875. 210 gr bullet at 1420 FPS to 1340 FPS. Not popular and discontinued after just a few years. |
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.38-50 Ballard |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1876. 145 gr to 255 gr bullets at 1300 FPS to 1321 FPS. Compares in performance and use to the .38-55 Winchester. |
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.38-50 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. 149 gr to 255 gr bullets at 1100 FPS to 1325 FPS. Not very popular in sales as it was so similar to the .38-55 Winchester offering. |
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.38-50 Remington-Hepburn |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1883. 250 gr and 255 gr bullets at 1200 FPS to 1580 FPS. Compares in performance and use to the .38-55 Winchester. |
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.38-55 Winchester |
Introduced in 1884. 200 gr to 255 gr bullets at 1853 FPS to 1320 FPS. Good accuracy out to 200 yards. Popular with Cowboy action shooters. |
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.38-56 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1887. 255 gr and 265 gr bullets at 1830 FPS to 1600 FPS. |
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.38-70 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1894. 250 gr to 265 gr bullets at 1710 FPS To 1490 FPS. Discontinued after a few years. |
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.38-72 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1895. 255 gr to 275 gr bullets at 1735 FPS to 1350 FPS. Only a moderately popular cartridge. Obsolete by 1936. |
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.38-90 Winchester Express |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1886. 217gr and 218 gr bullets at 1595 FPS to 1350 FPS. Not popular and discontinued by 1904. |
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.40 Smith & Wesson |
This cartridge was developed as an in-house joint venture between Winchester and Smith& Wesson within six months from the time it was first discussed in June 1989. The .40 S&W was developed to replace the 10mm Automatic that the FBI was currently using. It easily offers the same power level using a much shorter cartridge, which fascilitates accuracy and allows use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W comes in several new loads capable of generating about 500 fpe. This is serious power for such a small package and rivals the best the .45 Automatic can offer. Typically 155-180 gr. FMJ or JHP, 1015-1205 fps, and 412-500 lbs of energy. |
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.400 Cor-Bon |
135 gr to 180 gr bullets at 1400 FPS to 1100 FPS. A step up for 9mm Luger and .40 S&W fans. |
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.400 H&H Magnum |
Created to be more powerful than the .375 H&H Magnum. 400 gr bullet at 2400 FPS. Trajectory very close to the .375 H&H Magnum. |
| R |
.400 Jeffery Nitro Express |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1902. 400 gr bullet at 2100 FPS. Still popular with hand loaders. |
| R |
.400 Purdey Light Express |
Obsolete. Introduced around 1905. 230 gr bullet at 2050 FPS. Popular in India for shooting Tiger. |
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.400 Whelen |
Developed during the early 1920's. 300 gr and 350 gr bullets at 2265 FPS and 3430 FPS. Not too long lived. Too much power for North American game and too little for African game. |
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.400-350 Rigby |
Introduced in 1899. 310 gr bullet at 2100 FPS. Obsolete. Short range, big game load. |
| R |
.400-360 Purdey NE |
Introduced around 1900. 289 gr to 314 gr bullets at 1950 FPS to 1900 FPS. Obsolete. Close range, medium size game. |
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.400-375 Belted Nitro Express |
Obsolete. 270 gr and 320 gr bullets at 2175 FPS to 2000 FPS. Listed in British catalogs until 1936-38. |
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.401 Herter Powermag |
This is a proprietary cartridge developed by Herter's Inc. of Weseca, Minn., in 1961. The .401 Powermag is very similar to the .41 Remington Magnum, but the two are not interchangeable. The .401 Powermag is an excellent self-defense or field cartridge, and is capable of doing anything the .41 Magnum can do. Typically 200 gr. JSP, 1280 fps, and 735 lbs of energy. |
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.401 Winchester Self-Loading |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1910. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2135 FPS to 1870 FPS. Found favor on short range deer and black bear. Loaded until after WWII. |
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.40-110 Winchester Express |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1886. 260 gr bullet at 1650 FPS. This cartridge was intended to compete with the big Sharps cartridges. |
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.404 Jeffery Nitro Express |
Introduced in 1909. 300 gr and 400 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2125 FPS. Dynamit Nobel restarted production of this round in 1993. Good for bear or big game at close range. |
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.40-40 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 260 gr to 330 gr bullets at 1400 FPS to 1260 FPS. Similar in performance to the .44-40 WCF. |
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.40-44 Woodswalker |
Designed by JD Jones. 150 gr to 190 gr bullets at 2404 FPS to 2166 FPS. Heavy loads approach that of the .454 Casull. |
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.40-454 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 165 gr and 190 gr bullet at 2825 FPS to 2690 FPS. Maximum loads can exceed those of the .454 Casull. |
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.405 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1904. 290 gr and 300 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 2200 FPS. The most powerful rimmed cartridge ever developed for the lever action rifle. Had a punishing recoil. Teddy Roosevelt used it in Africa and thought highly of it as a lion cartridge. |
| R |
.40-50 Sharps (Necked Case) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1869. 260 gr and 265 gr bullets at 1500 FPS and 1460 FPS. A medium size game or intermediate range target cartridge. |
| R |
.40-50 Sharps (Straight Case) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1879. 260 gr and 265 gr bullets at 1450 FPS to 1410 FPS. Smallest of the Sharps cartridges. |
| R |
.40-60 Colt |
Obsolete. Not positive it was ever offered for sale by Winchester. |
| R |
.40-60 Marlin |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1881 for the Marlin 1881 lever action rifle. 260 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 1385 FPS. |
| R |
.40-60 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 300 gr and 330 gr bullets at 1370 FPS. Not widely popular or used. |
| R |
.40-60 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1876. 210 gr bullet at 1562 FPS. A popular cartridge that continued until 1934. |
| R |
.40-63 Ballard |
Obsolete. 330 gr bullet at 1335 FPS to 1310 FPS. Match shooting and also good for hunting deer, black bear, and elk . |
| R |
.40-65 Ballard Everlasting |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1876. One of the rarer Ballard cases and is seldom encountered. |
| R |
.40-65 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1887. 260 gr and 300 gr bullets at 1720 FPS to 1515 FPS. Popular and in production for almost 50 years. |
| R |
.40-70 Ballard |
Obsolete. 330 gr bullet at 1335 FPS to 1310 FPS. Match shooting and also good for hunting deer, black bear, and elk. Same as the .40-63 Ballard except for a heavier case. |
| R |
.40-70 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 260 gr and 270 gr bullets at 1450 FPS to 1645 FPS. Target and hunting use. |
| R |
.40-70 Peabody "What Cheer" |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1877-78. 330 gr to 380 gr bullets at 1350 FPS to 1430 FPS. Not a common cartridge in collections. |
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.40-70 Remington |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1880. 330 gr bullet at 1450 FPS. Used more for match shooting than hunting. |
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.40-70 Sharps (Necked Case) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1871. 330 gr bullet at 1510 FPS to 1420 FPS. Had a reputation for fine accuracy when match shooting as well as for hunting. |
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.40-70 Sharps (Straight Case) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1876. 330 gr bullet at 1258 FPS. Also referred to as the .40-65 Sharps. |
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.40-70 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1894. 330 gr bullet at 1540 FPS to 1380 FPS. Not popular or widely used. |
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.40-72 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1895. 330 gr bullet at 1435 FPS. While not very popular, it was produced until 1936. |
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.40-75 Bullard |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1887. 260 gr bullets at 1513 FPS. Big game cartridge similar in performance to the .40-65 Winchester. |
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.408 Chey Tac |
Designed in 2001. 305 gr and 419 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 3000 FPS. Incredible performance! More energy at 400 yards than the .50 BMG. AT 2500 yards and beyond, delivers sub-MOA accuracy. First round hits at 2300 yards (1.3 miles) have been reported in Iraq. |
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.40-82 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1885. 260 gr bullet at 1490 FPS. Popular, loaded until 1935, and had a favorable reputation on elk and heavy game. |
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.40-85 Ballard |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1881. 370 gr bullet at 1427 FPS. A hunting round. |
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.40-90 Ballard |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1878. 370 gr bullet at 1427 FPS. A hunting round. Same case as the .40-85 Ballard with different loadings. |
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.40-90 Bullard |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1886-87. 300 gr bullet at 1569 FPS to 1450 FPS. Similar in performance to the .40-82 Winchester. Undoubtedly an effective big game cartridge. |
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.40-90 Peabody "What Cheer" |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1877-78. 330 gr to 500 gr bullets at 1450 FPS to 1250 FPS. Popular match cartridge until the early 1900's. |
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.40-90 Sharps (Necked Case) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1873. 370 gr bullet at 1475 FPS. Was one of the more popular Sharps cartridges. |
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.40-90 Sharps (Straight Case) |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1885. 370 gr bullets at 1400 FPS. Used the everlasting , or reload able, case |
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.41 Action Express |
The .41 Action Express (.41 AE) was designed in 1986 by Evan Whildin, vice president of Action Arms. The cartridge is unique among modern handgun cartridges in that it has a rebated rim that will fit 9mm bolt faces and can be used in guns originally designed for the 9mm without the need for extensive changes. The .41 AE delivers practically the same ballistics as the .41 Magnum police load, which should make it an effective police or self-defense cartridge. Typically 200 gr. FMJ, 1000 fps, and 448 lbs of energy. |
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.41 Long |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1873. Out of production since the 1920's. |
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.41 Long Colt |
Introduced by Colt with its double-action or Lightning Model revolver in 1877, it was later used in the New Army, New Navy, Army Special, Single Action Army and the Bisley. The .41 Short Colt is identical except for case length (0.65-inch) and the 160-grain bullet used. Both rounds were originally blackpowder cartridges using outside-lubricated bullets with a diameter of 0.401-inch. Although obsolete for a long time, the .41 Long Colt was for some years quite popular. It is actually no more powerful than the .38 Special and, in addition, is neither as accurate nor as versatile. Typically 200 gr. Lead, 730 fps, and 235 lbs of energy. |
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.41 Remington Magnum |
The .41 Remington Magnum revolver cartridge was introduced in June 1964 along with the S&W Model 57 revolver. The round is a more practical all-around hunting cartridge for the average individual than the .44 Magnum. Typically 170-210 gr. JHP, 965-1420 fps, and 434-788 lbs of energy. |
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.41 Short |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1863 for the National Arms Co derringer. A few runs of ammo have been made since it was discontinued around WWII. |
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.41 Short Colt |
The .41 (Short) Colt uses a heel-base bullet of about 0.401-inch maximum diameter.One of an entire line of cartridges designed for application in various revolvers with cylindrical chambers, this was never a very successful cartridge. The chief complaints involved limited case support on the bullet and the problems associated with the necessary external grease grooves, which tended to attract dirt. It was said that this type of cartridge was among the deadliest on the frontier, not because of its ballistic effect, but because the dirt and grime it carried into even a minor wound was almost certain to lead to a fatal infection. Typiccally 160 gr. Lead bullet with 14 grains of blackpowder. |
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.41 Special |
Dates to sometime within a few years after the introduction of the .41 Magnum in 1964. 200 gr and 215 gr bullets at 1082 to 1027 FPS. Developed as a serious self-defense round. |
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.41 Swiss |
Obsolete. |
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.410 Bore |
0.410-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 68-gauge. Popular for young first shot gunners, small game, and even clay pigeons. |
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.411 Express |
Designed in 2002. 300 gr to 400 gr bullets at 2561 FPS to 2160 FPS. Has taken North American elk at ranges exceeding 300 yards. |
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.411 Hawk |
Designed in 1997. 300 gr to 400 gr bullets at 2553 FPS to 2159 FPS. A cartridge for all North American and most African game. |
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.411 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. Based on the .444 Marlin, necked down to .41 caliber. 210 gr to 385 gr bullets at 1878 FPS to 1711 FPS. With maximum loads, can approach .45-70 ballistics, but, recoil is massive! |
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.416 Aagard |
Designed in 2002. 350 gr and 400 gr bullets at 2316 to 2160 FPS. |
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.416 Barnes |
Created in the late 1980's. 300 gr to 400 gr bullets at 2355 FPS to 1830 FPS. Excellent for North American big game such as elk, moose, and brown bear. |
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.416 BGA |
Designed in 2003. 350 gr and 400 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 2200 FPS. Dangerous game cartridge. Energy well exceeds 5000 lbs. Recoil is stiff. |
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.416 Hoffman |
Designed in the late 1970's. 400 gr bullets at2350 FPS to 2400 FPS. Good for any game world wide. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs with most loads. |
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.416 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 300 gr to 400 gr bullets at 2016 FPS to 1727 FPS. Generates massive recoil. Good for most any game. |
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.416 Remington Magnum |
Introduced in 1988 as the first American cartridge developed for dangerous game since the .458 Winchester Magnum in 1956. 300 gr to 400 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2400 FPS. Ideal for Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, and brown bear. |
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.416 Rigby |
Introduced in 1911 and a favorite of professional hunters and game wardens. 300 gr to 410 gr bullets at 2590 FPS to 2370 FPS. Develops over 5100 lbs energy with 410 gr bullet. The classic African cartridge. |
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.416 Rimmed |
Designed in 1991. 400 gr bullets at 5115 FPS to 5275 FPS. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs. Good for dangerous game. |
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.416 Taylor |
Designed in 1972. 400 gr bullet at 2350 FPS to 2270 FPS. Suitable for African dangerous game. Energy is 4905 lbs with 400 gr bullet at 2350 FPS. |
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.416 Weatherby Magnum |
Introduced in 1989. 300 gr to 400 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2600 FPS. Slightly more powerful than the .416 Remington. Recoil is brisk. For all dangerous game. |
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.416-06 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 300 and 400 gr bullets at 2229 FPS to 2065 FPS. Sufficient for anything on the planet. |
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.425 Express |
Introduced about 1988. 350 gr and 400 gr bullets at 2535 FPS to 2155 FPS. Proven effective on heavy African game. A bit much for North American game. Energy is 5000 lbs. with several loads. |
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.425 Westley Richards Magnum |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1909. 410 gr bullet at 2350 FPS. Designed for dangerous game and a very good cartridge. Several unsuccessful attempts to revive this load have been made. |
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.44 Auto Mag |
Introduced late in 1971, this cartridge was developed for the Auto Mag pistol designed by the late Henry Sanford of Pasadena, California. The .44 Auto Mag cartridge was used only in the Auto Mag semi-auto pistol, which is no longer in production. This was the most powerful commercial semi-auto pistol manufactured at that time. Typically 200-240 gr. JHP, 1350-1500 fps, and 972-1045 lbs of energy. |
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.44 Ballard Extra Long Centerfire |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1876. 265 gr bullet at 1320 FPS. Only available a few years as it was replaced by the .44-40 WCF. |
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.44 Ballard Long Centerfire |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1875-76. 227 gr bullet at 1200 FPS. Not a very effective cartridge. |
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.44 Bull Dog |
The .44 Bull Dog appears to have originiated about 1880, perhaps a year or two prior to that. The Bull Dog-type pocket revolver was quite popular through the late 1800s. The .44 Bull Dog cartridge was much superior to some of the rimfire cartridges of that period. It provided reasonably good short-range stopping power in a compact gun. The .44 Bull Dog is in the same general class as the .41 Short Colt, and has been obsolete for a good many years. Typically 168-170 gr. Lead 460 fps, and 80 lbs of energy. |
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.44 Colt |
The .44 Colt is yet another blackpowder cartridge of importance primarily because it was used by the U.S. Army from 1871-1873. It uses an outside-lubricated bullet and is similar to the .44 S&W American, but has a longer case of slightl larger diameter. Ammunition has become a collector's item and revolvers for this cartridge are very seldom encountered. Ballistically, it is about the same as the .44 S&W American. Typically 210-225 gr. Lead, 640-660 fps, and 206-207 lbs of energy. |
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.44 Evans Long |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1877. 280 gr bullet at 200 FPS. |
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.44 Evans Short |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1875. 215 gr bullet at 850 FPS. Winchester loaded this round until the early 1920's. |
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.44 Extra Long |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1869. Out of production by the 1880's. |
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.44 Henry Centerfire Flat |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1891. 200 gr and 227 gr bullets at 1150 FPS and 1200 FPS. Rifles for this cartridge are extremely rare. Use black powder to load this round. |
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.44 Henry Flat |
Obsolete. Introduced and made from 1860-61 to 1934. Saw limited use in the Civil War. |
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.44 Long |
Obsolete. Offered in 1860. Not produced since the 1920's. |
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.44 Magnum |
This cartridge was developed by Smith & Wesson and Remington, and introduced in 1955 for a new heavy-frame .44 Magnum revolver. In addition to having been the world's most powerful commercial handgun cartridge for many years, the .44 Magnum as has a well-deserved reputation for superb accuracy. This is one of the few commercial handgun cartridges that can be considered fully adequate for big game hunting. Typically 210-250 gr. FMJ and JHP, 1250-1500 fps, and 533-1042 lbs of energy. Also called .44 Remington Magnum. |
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.44 Merwin & Hulbert |
Winchester offered this cartridge beginning in 1882 and continued to catalog it until at least 1916. The Merwin & Hulbert revolver was quite popular and well liked on the frontier. Reproduction guns have even shown up in a few hollywood productions. While this cartridge and gun never received widespread lasting fame, review of the cartridge suggests that it was quite well designed, superior in several ways to many contemporary numbers. Ballistics were comparable to the various .44-caliber revolver cartridges of the day. |
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.44 Remington Magnum |
This cartridge was developed by Smith & Wesson and Remington, and introduced in 1955 for a new heavy-frame .44 Magnum revolver. In addition to having been the world's most powerful commercial handgun cartridge for many years, the .44 Magnum as has a well-deserved reputation for superb accuracy. This is one of the few commercial handgun cartridges that can be considered fully adequate for big game hunting. Typically 210-250 gr. FMJ and JHP, 1250-1500 fps, and 533-1042 lbs of energy. Also called .44 Magnum. |
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.44 Short |
Obsolete. In catalogs dating from 1870. Not produced since the 1920's. |
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.44 Smith & Wesson American |
The .44 S&W American was one of the earliest American centerfire revolver cartridges. It was used in the Smith & Wesson single-action Model 3 revolver, known more generally as the .44 S&W American model. The .44 S&W American is another obsolete blackpowder number that survived an amazing number of years. Typically 218 gr. Lead, 660 fps, and 196 lbs of energy. |
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.44 Smith & Wesson Russian |
This cartridge was designed by S&W for its Russian Model Military revolver in 1870. Originally loaded with blackpowder, the .44 S&W Russian was one of the most accurate and popular cartridges of its day. It was the favorite of Buffalo Bill Cody and many other western characters. Good accuracy to 200 yards was reported, and some of the first precision handgun shooting was accomplished with this cartridge. Typically 246 gr. Lead, 770 fps, and 324 lbs of energy. |
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.44 Smith & Wesson Special |
With the coming of bulkier smokeless powders, the .44 Russian cartridge case proved too small to permit efficient use of full charges of the new propellants. Being about 0.2-inch longer than the Russian, the .44 Special eliminated this problem and provide more power, while using the same bullets as the older .44 Russian. The .44 Special is one of the most accurate and powerful big-bore revolver cartridges. Handloaders for this cartridge lead to the development of the .44 Magnum. Typically 200-240 gr. JHP, 750-900 fps, and 300 lbs of energy. |
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.44 Webley |
The .44 Webley originated in 1868 for the Webley Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) model revolver. This cartridge was popular for use in pocket-type or self-defense pistols. In power, it is in about the same class as the .41 Long Colt or .44 S&W American. It has much better stopping power than some of the smaller calibers, but is strictly a short-range proposition. It is long obsolete and these cartridges are now collector's items. Typically 200 gr. Lead, 715 fps, and 230 lbs of energy. Also called .442 RIC. |
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.44 Wesson Extra Long |
Obsolete. 250 gr to 257 gr bullets at 1340 FPS. Wesson rifles in this cartridge are rare. |
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.44 Winchester |
Designed as a rifle cartridge, the .44-40 became very popular as a handgun chambering, and many early shooters carried both a rifle and revolver chambered for it. It was the original cartridge for the famous Winchester Model 1873 lever-action repeating rifle. The .44-40 is one of the all-time great American cartridges. It is said that it has killed more game, large and small, and more people, good and bad, than any other commercial cartridge ever developed. Typically 200 gr. SP, 1050 fps, and 550 lbs of energy. Also called .44-40 and .44 WCF. |
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.44 XL |
0.425-inch diameter bore. Dates to the early 1900's. Would be called a 61-gauge. |
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.44/454 JDJ Woodswalker |
A big-bore, short-range hunting round from SSK Industries, the .44/454 JDJ Woodswalker is based on necking the powerful 454 Casull cartridge to .44-caliber. Typically 300 gr. Nosler and 2100 fps or 240 gr. Hornady XTP and 2300 fps. |
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.440 Cor-Bon |
Designed in 1997. 240 gr to 305 gr bullets at 1900 FPS to 1600 FPS. Ballistics are about the same as the .454 Casull. |
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.44-100 Ballard |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1876. 365 gr and 525 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 1400 FPS. Had considerable knockdown power for big game. |
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.44-100 Remington Creedmoor |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1880. 470 gr to 550 gr bullets at 1410 FPS to 1380 FPS. Designed as a match cartridge for 1000 to 1400 yards, being moderately popular and a collector's item. |
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.44-100 Wesson |
Obsolete. Introduced perhaps 1881-82. 550 gr bullet 1400 FPS (approx). |
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.442 RIC |
The .44 Webley originated in 1868 for the Webley Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) model revolver. This cartridge was popular for use in pocket-type or self-defense pistols. In power, it is in about the same class as the .41 Long Colt or .44 S&W American. It has much better stopping power than some of the smaller calibers, but is strictly a short-range proposition. It is long obsolete and these cartridges are now collector's items. Typically 200 gr. Lead, 715 fps, and 230 lbs of energy. Also called .44 Webley. |
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.444 Marlin |
Introduced in 1964 for the Model 336 lever action rifle. 180 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2500 FPS to 2082 FPS. Short to medium range cartridge. Good for North American big game and thin-skinned African game. |
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.44-40 |
Designed as a rifle cartridge, the .44-40 became very popular as a handgun chambering, and many early shooters carried both a rifle and revolver chambered for it. It was the original cartridge for the famous Winchester Model 1873 lever-action repeating rifle. The .44-40 is one of the all-time great American cartridges. It is said that it has killed more game, large and small, and more people, good and bad, than any other commercial cartridge ever developed. Typically 200 gr. SP, 1050 fps, and 550 lbs of energy. Also called .44 Winchester and .44 WCF. |
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.44-40 Extra Long |
Obsolete. Chambered in the Stevens Model 101, 1914 - 1916. |
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.44-40 Marlin |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1908. 200 gr bullet. Still loaded and available, so not exactly obsolete as it has made a resurgence with cowboy action shooting. |
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.44-40 Winchester |
Introduced in 1873 for the Model 1873 Winchester rifle. 180 gr to 200 gr bullets at 1250 FPS to 1000 FPS. Good Cowboy action cartridge. |
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.445 Super Magnum |
Designed for metallic silhouettes at 200 meters with a handgun. 240 gr and 300 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 1300 FPS. May have considerable muzzle flash and recoil. |
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.44-60 Sharps & Remington (Necked) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1869. 315 gr and 396 gr bullets at 1300 FPS to 1250 FPS. Used for target shooting and hunting. |
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.44-60 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1877-78. 365 gr and 395 gr bullets at 1280 FPS to 1250 FPS. It is not a well known cartridge and was of limited popularity. |
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.44-70 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 430 gr and 470 gr bullets at 1310 FPS to 1300 FPS. |
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.44-75 Ballard Everlasting |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1876. 405 gr bullet. One of the rarer Ballard cases. May have been for target and hunting as it was used in both types of rifles. |
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.44-77 Sharps & Remington |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1869. 365 gr and 470 gr bullets at 1480 FPS and 1460 FPS. Popular target round, more so than hunting. |
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.44-85 Wesson |
Obsolete. Introduced perhaps 1881-82. 390 gr bullet at 1450 FPS. Probably chambered for Creedmoor rifles. |
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.44-90 Remington Special (Necked) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1873. 470 gr and 550 gr bullets at 1270 FPS and 1250 FPS. Mainly a match cartridge, but could be used effectively on big game. |
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.44-90 Sharps (Necked) |
Obsolete. Introduced perhaps 1873. 470 gr and 520 gr bullets at 1300 FPS to 1270 FPS. Used for 1000 yard match shooting. |
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.44-95 Peabody "What Cheer" |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1875 - 1877. 470 gr and 550 gr bullets at 1380 FPS to 1310 FPS. Primarily popular as a target round. |
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.45 ACP |
This cartridge was developed by John Browning in 1905 and adopted by the United States Ordnance Dept., with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol, in 1911. The .45 ACP is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. It has been proven in combat all over the world as having excellent stopping power, and has also developed into a first-class match cartridge with accuracy equal to the best. Typically 185-230 gr. FMJ or JHP, 770-1140 fps, and 244-534 lbs of energy. Also called .45 Automatic and .45 Automatic +P. |
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.45 Auto Rim |
During World War I, both Colt and Smith & Wesson manufactured revolvers for the .45 Automatic cartridge. This required use of a half-mon clip to support and then eject the rimless .45 Automatic. In 1920, the Peters Cartridge Co. introduced a rimmed version of the .45 Automatic; this eliminated the need for half-moon clips in the revolver. It was also loaded with a lead bullet, to reduce rifling wear inherent with use of the jacketed .45 Automatic bullets in the unusually soft barrels used. The .45 auto-Rim (.45 Automatic Rimmed), while similar in performance to the .45 Automatic, is probably a better field or hunting cartridge because it can be handloaded with semi-wadcutter, hollowpoint and other lead hunting bullets. Typically 230 gr. Lead, 805 fps, and 331 lbs of energy. Also called .45 Auto Rim |
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.45 Automatic |
This cartridge was developed by John Browning in 1905 and adopted by the United States Ordnance Dept., with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol, in 1911. The .45 ACP is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. It has been proven in combat all over the world as having excellent stopping power, and has also developed into a first-class match cartridge with accuracy equal to the best. Typically 185-230 gr. FMJ or JHP, 770-1140 fps, and 244-534 lbs of energy. Also called .45 ACP and .45 Automatic +P. |
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.45 Automatic +P |
This cartridge was developed by John Browning in 1905 and adopted by the United States Ordnance Dept., with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol, in 1911. The .45 ACP is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. It has been proven in combat all over the world as having excellent stopping power, and has also developed into a first-class match cartridge with accuracy equal to the best. Typically 185-230 gr. FMJ or JHP, 770-1140 fps, and 244-534 lbs of energy. Also called .45 ACP and .45 Automatic. |
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.45 Automatic Rim |
During World War I, both Colt and Smith & Wesson manufactured revolvers for the .45 Automatic cartridge. This required use of a half-mon clip to support and then eject the rimless .45 Automatic. In 1920, the Peters Cartridge Co. introduced a rimmed version of the .45 Automatic; this eliminated the need for half-moon clips in the revolver. It was also loaded with a lead bullet, to reduce rifling wear inherent with use of the jacketed .45 Automatic bullets in the unusually soft barrels used. The .45 auto-Rim (.45 Automatic Rimmed), while similar in performance to the .45 Automatic, is probably a better field or hunting cartridge because it can be handloaded with semi-wadcutter, hollowpoint and other lead hunting bullets. Typically 230 gr. Lead, 805 fps, and 331 lbs of energy. Also called .45 Auto Rim |
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.45 Automatic Short |
In many countries such as Italy, Mexico and France, it is illegal for private citizens to own semi-automatic pistols in military chamberings such as the .45 Automatic. Faced with a strong demand for a powerful, semi-automatic pistol in a non-military chambering, the .45 Automatic Short was developed in response to that demand. This cartridge uses a .45 Automatic case shortened by 1 millimeter and a standard 230-grain FMJ bullet is seated out so that the cartridge overall length and muzzle velocity are identical to the .45 ACP. Typically 230 gr. FMJ, 835 fps, and 356 lbs of energy. |
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.45 Colt |
This was introduced in 1873 by Colt as one of the Cartridges for its famous "Peacemaker" single-action revolver. Both the cartridges and the revolver were adopted by the U.S. Army in 1875. The .45 Colt is one of the cartridges that helped civilize and settle the American West. This is one of the most famous American handgun cartridges and still a favorite with big-bore advocates. It is extremely accurate and has more knockdown and stopping power than nearly any common handgun cartridge except the .44 Magnum. Typically 185-260 gr. Lead or JHP, 800-1100 fps, and 355-497 lbs of energy. |
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.45 Colt |
This was something of a bastardized cartridge, combining the length of the S&W Schofeld revolver round with the rim of the Colt SAA round. Because the S&W and Colt .45-caliber revolvers (similar, but differently chambered) were in use at the same time, the idea of a cartridge that would work in both revolvers was destined to come along. Ballistically, it differed little from the standard .45 Colt ordnance loading. Typically 255 gr. Lead, 800 fps, and 360 lbs of energy.Also called .45 Colt Government. |
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.45 Colt Government |
This was something of a bastardized cartridge, combining the length of the S&W Schofeld revolver round with the rim of the Colt SAA round. Because the S&W and Colt .45-caliber revolvers (similar, but differently chambered) were in use at the same time, the idea of a cartridge that would work in both revolvers was destined to come along. Ballistically, it differed little from the standard .45 Colt ordnance loading. Typically 255 gr. Lead, 800 fps, and 360 lbs of energy.Also called .45 Colt. |
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.45 GAP |
In 2003, Winchester announced ammunition for a new Glock pistol. The .45 GAP cartridge is 1/8-inch shorter than the timeless .45 ACP cartridge, but delivers similar performance. During load development, Winchester engineers achieved .45 ACP velocities in the shorter .45 GAP case using 230-grain bullets. Typically 185-230 gr. FMJ or JHP and 850-1075 fps. Also called .45 Glock Auto Pistol. |
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.45 Glock Auto Pistol |
In 2003, Winchester announced ammunition for a new Glock pistol. The .45 GAP cartridge is 1/8-inch shorter than the timeless .45 ACP cartridge, but delivers similar performance. During load development, Winchester engineers achieved .45 ACP velocities in the shorter .45 GAP case using 230-grain bullets. Typically 185-230 gr. FMJ or JHP and 850-1075 fps. Also called .45 GAP. |
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.45 Remington Thompson |
Obsolete. Developed in 1923. 250 gr bullet at 1450 FPS. Designed for the venerable Thompson sub-machinegun with a longer than normal barrel. |
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.45 S&W Schofield |
This cartridge was introduces in 1875 for the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. This revolver was adopted by the U.S. Army in that year and used until 1892 when it, and the .45 Colt Army revolver, were replaced by the Colt Army & Navy Model in .38-caliber. Typically 230 gr. Lead, 730 fps, and 276 lbs of energy. Also called .45 Smith & Wesson. |
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.45 Silhouette |
Developed in 1984. 200 gr and 300 gr bullets at 1325 to 1170 FPS. Main use as a silhouette cartridge. |
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.45 Smith & Wesson |
This cartridge was introduces in 1875 for the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. This revolver was adopted by the U.S. Army in that year and used until 1892 when it, and the .45 Colt Army revolver, were replaced by the Colt Army & Navy Model in .38-caliber. Typically 230 gr. Lead, 730 fps, and 276 lbs of energy. Also called .45 S&W Schofield. |
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.45 Webley |
The .45 Webley originated in approximately 1876. It is similar to the .450 Revolver cartridge, but has a slightly longer case. The two will interchange in most revolvers. In power, it is in the same class as the .41 Short Colt, but probably has superior stopping power because of the larger, heavier bullet. Typically 230 gr. Lead, 550 fps, and 150 lbs of energy. |
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.45 Wildey Magnum |
Created in 1997. 230 gr to 260 gr bullets at TBD FPS. Recommended for hunting and target shooting, not self-defense. |
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.45 Winchester magnum |
The .45 Magnum was first listed in the 1979 Winchester gun and ammunition catalog, although reports of the impending release were circulating some 2 years earlier. The cartridge is essentially an elongated version of the .45 Automatic. The .45 Winchester Magnum develops 72 percent higher velocity and 200 percent greater muzzle energy than the standard .45 Automatic and is in the same class as the .44 Magnum revolver cartridge. Typically 185-260 gr. JHP or FMJ, 1400-1850 fps, and 999-1406 lbs of energy. |
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.450 3-1/4" Blackpowder Express |
Obsolete. 270 gr bullet. The .450 blackpowder version was one of the most popular cartridges ever created. |
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.450 3-1/4" Nitro Express |
Once obsolete, ammo is now again available. 465 gr and 480 gr bullets at 2150 FPS. For many years considered the standard in elephant and dangerous game cartridges. |
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.450 Ackley Magnum |
Designed about 1960. 465 gr bullet at 2422 FPS to 2376 FPS. Energy exceeds 6000 lbs! |
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.450 Adams |
This was the first centerfire revolver cartridge adopted by the British Army. It was adopted for the Adams revolver in November 1868 and saw service until replaced by the .476 Enfield (Mks I & II) in 1880. it was not a satisfactory military round, but became a popular commercial cartridge. It is often listed as the .450 Short, .450 Adams, or .450 Colt. The .450 Revolver is in about the same class as the old .44 S&W Russian and makes a good short-range self-defense cartridge. Typically 226 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 245 lbs of energy. Also called .450 Revolver. |
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.450 Alaskan |
350 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2415 FPS to 2005 FPS. Developed to take the largest and most dangerous Alaskan game. |
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.450 Assegai |
Designed by A-Square for professional hunters. 500 gr bullets at 2480 FPS to 2378 FPS. Dangerous game cartridge. Energy approaches 7000 lbs! |
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.450 Dakota |
Based on an improved .416 Rigby case. 400 gr and 500 gr bullets at 2763 FPS to 2444 FPS. Energy well exceeds 6500 lbs! |
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.450 GNR |
Developed in 1990. 300 gr and 400 gr bullets at 2180 FPS and 1710 FPS. In handguns, recoil is stout. |
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.450 Howell |
Designed sometime in the mid 1970's. Generates 100 FPS more velocity than the .458 Win Mag. |
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.450 KNR |
Developed in 1992. 500 gr and 510 bullets at 2300 FPS. Has taken the African Big Five game animals. |
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.450 Marlin |
Introduced in 2000 and is the first new cartridge for Marlin since 1964. 350 gr bullet at 3427 FPS. Heavy load for the Marlin lever action rifle. Dangerous game qualified. |
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.450 No.2 Nitro Express 3-1/2" |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1900-1902. 480 gr bullet at 2175 FPS. Produces over 5000 lbs energy. Many rifles in this caliber are still around. |
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.450 Revolver |
This was the first centerfire revolver cartridge adopted by the British Army. It was adopted for the Adams revolver in November 1868 and saw service until replaced by the .476 Enfield (Mks I & II) in 1880. it was not a satisfactory military round, but became a popular commercial cartridge. It is often listed as the .450 Short, .450 Adams, or .450 Colt. The .450 Revolver is in about the same class as the old .44 S&W Russian and makes a good short-range self-defense cartridge. Typically 226 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 245 lbs of energy. Also called .450 Adams. |
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.450 Rigby |
Introduced in 1995. 480 gr bullet at 2350 FPS. Good for a one-rifle approach to hunting in Africa. |
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.450 Watts Magnum |
Dates to the 1950's or earlier. 400 gr and 500 gr bullets at 2670 FPS and 2500 FPS. |
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.450-400 2-3/8" Nitro Express |
Obsolete. Same round for black powder also obsolete. 270 gr to 400 gr bullets at 1650 FPS. |
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.450-400 Nitro Express 3-1/4" |
Obsolete. Same round for black powder also obsolete. 270 gr to 400 gr bullets at 2150 FPS. One of the most popular rounds worldwide before the intro of the .375 Rimless H&H Magnum. |
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.45-100 Ballard |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1878. 500 gr and 550 gr bullets at 1400 FPS and 1250 FPS. Used for target shooting and hunting. |
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.45-100 Remington (Necked) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1880-81. US cartridge Co. listed this as loaded ammunition, so it must have shown some at least moderate interest. |
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.45-120 Sharps (Straight, 3-1/4") |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1878-79. 485 gr and 500 gr bullets at 1360 FPS to 1299 FPS. Very powerful blackpowder cartridge for North American big game. El Dorado Cartridge Co made a run of this ammo in 1991-92. |
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.45-125 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1886. 300 gr bullet at 1690 FPS to 1475 FPS. Winchester continued to load this cartridge until 1916. |
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.454 Casull |
The .454 Casull, originally called the .454 Magnum Revolver, was developed by Dick Casull and Jack Fulmer in 1957. It is primarily a hunting cartridge, although it will probably find acceptance among metallic silhouette shooters. The .454 Casull is one of the most powerful revolver cartridges available. Typically 240-360 gr. JHP, 1425-1916 fps, and 1220-1955 lbs of energy. |
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.455 Colt |
The .455 Revolver MkI was adopted by the British Army in 1892 to replace the .476 MkII and the .455 Enfield MkI ammunition. Despite the different designation, these two cartridges actually have the same case dimensions. They differ only in bullet diameter, type and construction. The .455 Colt is nothing more than Colt's comercial designation of the .455 Revolver MkI, in a somewhat improved loading. Typically 262 gr. Lead, 850 fps, and 420 lbs of energy. Also called .455 Revolver MkI and .455 Enfield. |
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.455 Enfield |
The .455 Revolver MkI was adopted by the British Army in 1892 to replace the .476 MkII and the .455 Enfield MkI ammunition. Despite the different designation, these two cartridges actually have the same case dimensions. They differ only in bullet diameter, type and construction. The .455 Colt is nothing more than Colt's comercial designation of the .455 Revolver MkI, in a somewhat improved loading. Typically 262 gr. Lead, 850 fps, and 420 lbs of energy. Also called .455 Colt and .455 Revolver MkI. |
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.455 Revolver MkI |
The .455 Revolver MkI was adopted by the British Army in 1892 to replace the .476 MkII and the .455 Enfield MkI ammunition. Despite the different designation, these two cartridges actually have the same case dimensions. They differ only in bullet diameter, type and construction. The .455 Colt is nothing more than Colt's comercial designation of the .455 Revolver MkI, in a somewhat improved loading. Typically 262 gr. Lead, 850 fps, and 420 lbs of energy. Also called .455 Colt and .455 Enfield. |
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.455 Revolver MkII |
This is a British military revolver cartreidge adopted in 1897 and designated the .455 Revolver MkII. It is a modification of an earlier round originally designed for blackpowder (.455 Revolver MkI). The .455 Webley Revolver cartridge was never very popular or widely used in the United States because standard American sporting and military arms in .45 Automatic were more easily obtainable. The .455 Revolver is not a very satisfactory field cartridge because of the low velocity and curved-trajectory. On the other hand, it has excellent short-range stopping power. Typically 262 gr. FMJ, 700 fps, and 285 lbs of energy. Also called .455 Webley Revolver MkII. |
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.455 Webley Automatic |
The .455 Webley semi-rimmed pistol cartridge was adopted by the British Navy in 1912 for use in the .455 Webley self-loading pistol. This cartridge resembles the .45 Automatic, but uses a very blunt-pointed bullet. In performance, it is inferior to the .45 Automatic. Becuase of the relatively low velocity, it is not as good of a field cartridge. Typically 224 gr. FMJ, 700 fps, and 247 lbs of energy. |
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.455 Webley Revolver MkII |
This is a British military revolver cartreidge adopted in 1897 and designated the .455 Revolver MkII. It is a modification of an earlier round originally designed for blackpowder (.455 Revolver MkI). The .455 Webley Revolver cartridge was never very popular or widely used in the United States because standard American sporting and military arms in .45 Automatic were more easily obtainable. The .455 Revolver is not a very satisfactory field cartridge because of the low velocity and curved-trajectory. On the other hand, it has excellent short-range stopping power. Typically 262 gr. FMJ, 700 fps, and 285 lbs of energy. Also called .455 Revolver MkII. |
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.45-50 Peabody (Sporting) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1873-74. 255 gr to 300 gr bullets at 1350 FPS to 1285 FPS. A rare cartridge that is seldom encountered. |
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.45-60 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1879. 300 gr bullet at1450 FPS. Winchester continued this load until 1935. |
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.45-70 Government |
Adopted by the US Army in 1873 for the Trapdoor Springfield rifle. 300 gr to 405 gr bullets at 2000 FPS to 1330 FPS. Good short range cartridge for deer to grizzly bear. Noted for its "rainbow" trajectory that makes shots over 150 yards difficult to place with certainty. Can also be loaded with black powder for older rifles. |
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.45-70 Van Choate |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1872. 420 gr bullet. Listed in catalogs as late as 1910-12. |
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.45-75 Sharps (Straight) |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1875. 400 gr bullet at 1330 FPS. |
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.45-75 Winchester (Centennial) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1876. 350 gr bullet at 1383 FPS. Favored by Teddy Roosevelt for grizzly bear. |
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.458 Canadian Magnum |
Designed about 1994. 350 gr and 500 gr bullets at 2575 FPS to 2360 FPS. Energy exceeds 6000 lbs! |
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.458 Lott |
Introduced in 1971 by Lott and in 2002 offered by Hornady for a factory loading. 500 gr bullet at 2330 FPS to 2230 FPS. Superb choice for any dangerous game. |
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.458 SOCOM |
Designed sometime shortly after 1993. 300 gr and 500 gr bullets at 2000 FPS to 1300 FPS. Created for more stopping power with M16 style rifles for combat use. |
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.458 Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones in 1993. 500 gr to 600 gr bullets at 1021 FPS to 1044 FPS. A hard hitting subsonic round with long range performance (over 1 mile). |
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.458 Winchester Magnum |
Introduced in 1956 for the Model 70 called the "African." 300 gr to 510 gr bullets at 2100 FPS to 2040 FPS. Developed for all the world's dangerous game. Thoroughly tested in Africa on the toughest game. |
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.458x1 1/2 Inch Barnes |
Dates to 1962. 300 gr to 430 gr bullets at 1805 FPS to 1348 FPS. Has been several possible uses. Shooting metallic pigs and rams is one use. Could be used as a hunting load. |
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.458x1 inch Barnes |
Developed in 1962 for use in the Vietnam war. Also known as the 11.63x33mm Belted cartridge. 500 gr bullet at 1100 FPS. Considered a collectable as most ammo was destroyed in 1985. |
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.458x2 Inch American |
Designed in 1962. 300 gr and 405 gr bullets at 1825 FPS to 2110 FPS. Useful for the biggest North American game at short to medium range and most African game, except dangerous, at short ranges in brush. |
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.45-90 Sharps (Straight) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1876. 485 gr and 550 gr bullets at 1300 FPS and 1360 FPS. |
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.45-90 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1886. 300 gr to 405 gr bullets at 1554 FPS to 1790 FPS. The smokeless version came out in 1895. Popular for decades and was discontinued about 1936. |
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.46 Extra Long |
Obsolete. Originated some time after 1871. Listed in catalogs up to WWI. |
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.46 Short |
Obsolete. Appeared around 1870. Carried in catalogs up to WWI. |
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.460 A-Square Short |
Designed in 1974. 500 gr bullet at 2450 FPS to 2435 FPS. Very potent with energy exceeding 6500 lbs! |
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.460 G&A Special |
Designed in 1971. 500 gr bullet at 2375 FPS. Used on African Cape buffalo and rhino, and Australian, Brazilian water buffalo. Penetrated to 48 inches on hard pine. A choice of professional hunters. |
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.460 Smith & Wesson |
Announced in 2005 as a joint Hornady-Smith & Wesson development, the 460 Smith and Wesson (S&W) is the fastest revolver cartridge ever produced, reaching velocities of about 2200 fps with 200-grain bullets. It can be used for long-range handgun hunting, achieving MOA accuracy at 100 yards. The .460 S&W uses the 454 Casull case lengthened to 1.8 inches as its parent case. Typically 220 gr. Hornady SST, 2200 fps, and 2149 lbs of energy. |
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.460 Steyr (11.64mm) |
Created around 2004. 600 gr bullet at 3000 FPS. Not currently available in the US. |
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.460 Weatherby Magnum |
Introduced in 1958 to be the world's most powerful commercial cartridge. 300 gr to 500 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2600 FPS. Delivers in excess of 7500 lbs energy! Good for any dangerous game. |
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.465 H&H Magnum |
Introduced in 2004. 480 gr bullet at 2375 FPS. Produces around 6000 lbs energy. |
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.470 Capstick |
Delivers the maximum possible power from the .375 H&H Magnum case. 500 gr bullets at2410 FPS to 2385 FPS. Dangerous game at close range, heavy game out to 200 yards. Energy exceeds 6000 lbs! |
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.470 Nitro Express |
Introduced in 1907 for all African game. 500 gr to 600 gr bullets at 2150 FPS to 1941 FPS. Heavy but acceptable recoil. |
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.470 Nitro Express |
Introduced in 1900. 500 gr bullet at 2150 FPS. Good for any dangerous game, lion or tiger, in adverse conditions. Federal began production of ammo in 1989. Kynoch also makes this ammo. |
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.475 3-1/4" Nitro Express |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1905-1910. 480 gr bullet at 2175 FPS. Considered a good round for dangerous game of all types. |
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.475 A&M Magnum |
Developed in 1958-59. 400 gr to 600 gr bullets at 3227 FPS to 2502 FPS. Generates almost 10,000 lbs of energy and around 90 foot lbs of recoil! ' Nuff said. |
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.475 Ackley Magnum, .475 OKH Magnum |
Originated in the mid 1950's. 600 gr bullet at 2250 FPS. Adequate for any dangerous African game at 6750 lbs energy! |
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.475 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 440 gr to 500 gr bullets at 1727 FPS to 1140 FPS. The first .475 handgun cartridge. Has taken buffalo. Recoil exceeds what most hand gunners can tolerate. |
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.475 Linebaugh |
Introduced in 1988. 350 gr to 440 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 1280 FPS. A favorite in the "most powerful handgun cartridge" race. |
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.475 No.2 Jeffery |
Designed to replace the .450 No.2 Nitro Express. 480 gr to 500 gr bullets at 2200 FPS to 2150 FPS. The .475 No.2 Nitro Express is obsolete. |
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.475 Wildey Magnum |
Designed sometime after 1983. 250 gr and 300 gr bullets at 1850 FPS and 1727 FPS. Outstanding accuracy at 25 yards. Energy at 100 yards exceeds .44 Magnum muzzle energy. |
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.476 Eley |
This was a British military cartridge used from late 1881 to mid-1891, when the .455 Webley Revolver MkI cartridge was introduced. Sometimes called the .455/.476, this round has the same case and bullet dimensions as the .455 MkI except that the latter has a 0.05mm shorter case. Also known as the .476 Eley and .476 Revolver, the MkIII can be used in any British service .455, but the bullet may be a bit oversized for use in .455 Colts or S&Ws of late manufacture. Also called .476 Enfield MkIII and .476 Revolver. |
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.476 Enfield MkIII |
This was a British military cartridge used from late 1881 to mid-1891, when the .455 Webley Revolver MkI cartridge was introduced. Sometimes called the .455/.476, this round has the same case and bullet dimensions as the .455 MkI except that the latter has a 0.05mm shorter case. Also known as the .476 Eley and .476 Revolver, the MkIII can be used in any British service .455, but the bullet may be a bit oversized for use in .455 Colts or S&Ws of late manufacture. Also called .476 Eley and .476 Revolver. |
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.476 Westley Richards |
Introduced in 1907. 520 gr bullet at 2100 FPS. A favorite of the late Elmer Keith. Available through Kynoch. 476 Nitro Express is obsolete. |
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.480 Ruger |
After a half-century of production, millions of shooters use Bill Ruger's firearms - but only one very special pistol cartridge bears Bill Ruger's name. Using a Hornady 325-grain XTP Magnum bullet (diameter .475-inch) and Hornady brass, the .480 Ruger offers a significant velocity and energy increase over the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge, but without the disadvantage of other super-powered handgun cartridges. Typically 325 gr. Hornady XTP, 1350 fps, and 1315 lbs of energy. |
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.495 A-Square |
Designed in 1974. 600 gr bullet at 2280 FPS. Energy is almost 7000 lbs! |
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.50 Action Express |
The .50 Action Express (.50 AE) was developed in 1988 for the IMI Desert Eagle semi-auto pistol, imported by Evan Whildin, then of Action Arms. It uses a 0.500-inch bullet weighing 325 grains at a muzzle velocity of 1400 fps. This load develops 1414 fpe, which makes the .50 AE one of the world's most powerful pistol cartridges. Typically 325 gr. JHP, 1400 fps, and 1414 lbs of energy. |
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.50 American Eagle |
Designed for a single shot M16 style rifle. 650 gr bullet at 1000 FPS. For suppressed firing applications. |
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.50 Beowulf |
Designed in 1999. 300 gr to 400 gr bullets at 1900 FPS to 1800 FPS. Largest cartridge that can be used in the AR-15 style rifle. Good for wild hogs in brush and even larger game. |
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.50 BMG |
Designed by John Moses Browning and adopted by the US Army in 1923. This cartridge and the M2 machinegun are truly great inventions and used in virtually every major conflict since invented with prolific use in WWII for both fighter and bomber armament. Heen adopted by at least 30 countries. More recently, has seen tremendous use in civilian owned .50 BMG rifles such as the Barrett M82 semi-automatic rifle. Both military surplus and commercial ammo is available. Also designated 12.7x99mm. |
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.50 BMG |
Previously covered. |
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.50 GI |
Designed about 2002 - 2004. 240 gr to 300 gr bullets at 750 FPS to 700 FPS. Ideal for wild hogs and deer at moderate ranges with the 1911 style handgun. |
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.50 McMillan FatMac |
Created in 1996. 750 gr bullet at 3425 FPS. Designed for 1000 yard and longer range matches. |
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.50 McMurdo |
Created in 1995. 800 gr bullet at 2650 FPS. Developed for 1000 yard competition shooting. |
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.50 Peacekeeper |
Designed by JD Jones in 1999. 650 gr to 750 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 2205 FPS. Energy exceeds 8000 lbs! For shooters that think they need a .50 BMG class rifle. |
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.50 Remington (M71 Army) |
This cartridge was introduced in its original version as the .50 Remington Pistol, Navy Model 1867. The older Navy cartridge had a straight, tapered case, while the Army round has a slight but distinct bottleneck. This is an obsolete blackpowder cartridge of the early centerfire-type originally made with an inside primer. Typically 300 gr. Lead, 600 fps, and 240 lbs of energy. |
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.50 Remington Navy |
Obsolete. Appeared in 1865 and obsolete since the early 1870's. |
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.50 US Carbine |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1870. 400 gr bullet at 1200 FPS. Designed for the 1870 "Trapdoor" Springfield carbine. |
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.500 A-Square |
Designed in 1974. 600 gr bullet at 2475 FPS. Energy at a whopping 8155 lbs! A dangerous game cartridge with extremely heavy recoil. |
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.500 Linebaugh |
Based on a cut down .348 Winchester case. 400 gr to 500 gr bullets at 1200 FPS. Comes close to being the most powerful handgun cartridge. |
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.500 Nitro Express 3" and 3-1/4" |
3-1/4" version obsolete. 570 gr bullet at 2150 FPS. A favorite of the African professional hunter. 5850 lbs energy. |
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.500 Nitro for Blackpowder Express |
Obsolete. 400 gr bullet at 1900 FPS. Popular in India, but not in Africa. |
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.500 Phantom |
Designed in 2005. 525 gr and 750 gr bullets at 2000 FPS to 1040 FPS. The largest case that will function in the AR-10 action. Energy at 4664 lbs! |
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.500 Smith & Wesson |
Introduced by Smith & Wesson in 2003 for big game hunting in the first commercial .50-caliber revolver, the .500 S&W became the more powerful factory production cartridge in history. The .500 S&W uses a rimmed case 1.625 inches long, with a rim diameter of .560-inch. Typically 350-500 gr. JHP, 1900-2137 lbs of energy. |
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.500 Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones in 1993. 650 gr to 750 gr bullet at 1050 FPS. Designed for use against light armored vehicles. |
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.500 Wyoming Express |
Introduced in 2005. 370 gr to 440 gr bullets at 1607 FPS to 1413 FPS. Energy over 2200 lbs. |
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.500-450 3-1/4" Magnum Express |
Obsolete. Blackpowder version also obsolete. 325 gr and 365 gr bullets at 1950 FPS to 1875 FPS. Once very popular in Africa. |
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.500-450 3-1/4" Nitro Express |
Obsolete. 480 gr bullet at 2175 FPS. Produced over 5000 lbs energy. Teddy Roosevelt once had a double rifle in this caliber. |
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.500-450 No.1 Express |
Obsolete. 270 gr bullet at 1900 FPS (blackpowder). There were many cartridges labeled .500-450. Some were loaded well into the 20th century. |
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.500-465 Nitro Express |
Once obsolete, ammo is now again available. 480 gr bullet at 2150 FPS. Produces almost 5000 lbs energy. Components are still available to hand load. Excellent all around cartridge for Africa. |
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.50-100 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1916. 285 gr to 450 gr bullets at 1750 FPS to 1475 FPS. Comparable to some of the British African cartridges. |
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.50-115 Bullard |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1886. 290 gr and 300 gr bullets at 1570 FPS to 1539 FPS. The largest of the Bullard cartridges. |
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.50-140 Sharps (3-1/4") |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1880. 422 gr to 700 gr bullets at 1386 FPS to 1355 FPS. Introduced after the peak of the buffalo slaughter of 1875-76. Sometimes confused with the .50-90 which was used for shooting masses of buffalo in the 1875-76 period. |
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.505 Gibbs |
Introduced in 1911. 525 gr bullet at 2300 FPS. Good round for anything in Africa including elephant, buffalo, and lion. |
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.50-50 Maynard 1882 |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 350 gr and 400 gr bullets at 1270 FPS to 1210 FPS. |
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.505-503 Woodleigh |
Developed by Geoff McDonald of Woodleigh bullets. 750 gr bullet at 2352 FPS to 2100 FPS. Excellent results in Zimbabwe on elephant, hippo, and buffalo. |
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.50-70 Government |
This was the US Military rifle cartridge from 1866 to 1873. 300 gr to 450 gr bullets at 1323 FPS to 1113 FPS. Still popular with Cowboy action shooters. |
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.50-70 Musket |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1866. 350 gr to 550 gr bullets at 1310 FPS to 1208 FPS. Said to be very effective on buffalo and other heavy game. |
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.50-90 Sharps |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1872. 335 gr to 550 gr bullets at 1475 FPS to 1275 FPS. Used in the great buffalo slaughter of 1875-76, sometimes called the "Big 50" and "Poison Slinger" by western historians and writers. |
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.50-95 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1879. 285 gr to 350 gr bullets at 1420 FPS to 1350 FPS. Gained a following among buffalo hunters. |
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.510 GNR |
Created in 2002. 350 gr and 435 gr bullets at 1320 FPS to 1200 FPS. Has taken Alaskan bear and African dangerous game. |
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.510 Nitro Express |
Designed and introduced between 1905 and 1910. 500 gr to 700 gr bullets at 2337 FPS to 1942 FPS. Superb cartridge for a single shot dangerous game rifle. |
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.510 Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones. Has achieved MOA accuracy at 600 yards with occasional sub-MOA groups. |
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.55-100 Maynard |
Obsolete. 530 gr bullet at 1410 FPS. A little known and seldom encountered round. |
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.56-46 Spencer |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1866 for the Spencer Carbine and rifle. Cataloged until 1919. |
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.56-50 Spencer |
Obsolete. Designed by Springfield Armory in 1861. Listed in ammo catalogs until 1920. |
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.56-52 Spencer |
Obsolete. Dating from 1866. Listed in ammo catalogs up to 1920 |
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.56-56 Spencer |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1860 for the first Spencer rifle and carbine. Saw use in the Civil War during the Battle of Antietam. Manufactured until 1920. |
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.577 Blackpowder Express |
Obsolete. Introduced as early as 1870 with the 2-1/2" version. 520 gr to 650 gr bullets. Good results on tigers and lions. |
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.577 Nitro Express |
Introduced around 1900. 3" version still available. 750 gr bullet at 2050 FPS. Rifles chambered for this cartridge were used for emergency situations under adverse conditions. |
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.577 Snider |
Adopted by the British in 1867 for the Snider breech-loading Enfield musket. 350 gr to 480 gr bullets at 1310 FPS to 1250 FPS. Obsolete. |
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.577 Tyrannosaur |
Designed in 1993. 750 gr bullet at 2473 FPS. Energy exceeds 10,000 lbs! Dangerous game. One would not call this a mild recoil! |
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.577-.450 Martini-Henry |
Adopted by Great Britain in 1871 for the Martini-Henry falling block rifle. 325 gr to 500 gr bullets at 1600 FPS to 1320 FPS. Obsolete. |
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.577-500 3-1/8" Nitro Express |
Obsolete. 440 gr and 570 gr bullets. |
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.577-500 No.2 Blackpowder Express |
Obsolete. Introduced before 1879. 300 gr and 340 gr bullets at 1870 FPS and 1925 FPS. Popular in India for thin skinned game. |
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.58 Carbine (Berdan) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1869. 530 gr bullet at 925 FPS. The carbine version of the .58 Berdan Musket cartridge of 1869. |
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.58 Miller |
Obsolete. Used in the 1867 Miller breech-loading conversion Springfield rifle. Listed in catalogs as late as 1910. |
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.58 US Musket (Berdan) |
Obsolete. Introduced in 1869. 476 gr and 530 gr bullets at 1230 FPS to 1100 FPS. |
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.585 Nyati |
Nyati means Cape Buffalo in Swahili. 650 gr to 750 gr bullets at2405 FPS to 2525 FPS. Develops over 10,000 lbs of energy! Recoil can be as much as 150 foot lbs. |
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.600 Nitro Express |
Introduced before 1901. 900 gr bullet at 2050 FPS to 1850 FPS. At one time, this was the most powerful commercial cartridge in the world - 8400 lbs energy. Still available through A Square and Kynoch. |
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.600-577 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 900 gr bullet at 1800 FPS. Muzzle brakes are recommended for this cartridge. |
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.620 JDJ |
Created in 2005. 900 gr bullet at 1000 FPS. Accuracy is quite good. |
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.700 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones in 1995. Uses a .50 BMG case necked up to .70 caliber. 1100 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. |
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.700 Nitro Express |
Developed in 1988. 1000 gr bullet at 2000 FPS. 8900 lbs energy. Taylor knockout value is 200. |
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.70-150 Winchester |
Obsolete. Introduced about 1888. 600 gr and 900 gr bullets at 1500 FPS and 1300 FPS. Something of an experimental round. Based on a 12 gauge brass shotshell. |
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.729 Jongmans |
Created about 1990. 895 gr and 1048 gr bullets at2367 FPS to 2205 FPS. Over 11,000 lbs energy! Needlessly overpowered for any game on Earth. |
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.950 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones in 1996. 3600 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. Not for the faint of heart. Based on a 20mm cannon shell case. Recoil is brisk even with muzzle brake. Taylor KO Factor is 1074. |
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10 Bore |
Common load was a 700 gr ball and 135 gr of blackpowder, producing a round moving at 1300 FPS to 1600 FPS. Dangerous game use. |
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10.15x61Rmm Jarmann |
Adopted by Norway and Sweden in 1881 for use in the Jarmann rifle. 290 gr to 337 gr bullets at 1430 FPS to 1625 FPS. Obsolete. |
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10.15x63Rmm Serbian Mauser |
Adopted in 1878 by Serbia for the Model 78-80 Mauser rifle. 290 gr to 340 gr bullets at 1460 FPS. Obsolete. |
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10.25x69Rmm Hunting Express |
Obsolete. 235 gr bullet at 2100 FPS. |
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10.3x60RmmSwiss |
Same thing as the obsolete British .450-400. 253 gr to 330 gr bullets at 2432 FPS to 2070 FPS. Still popular in Switzerland and ammo still made by RWS. |
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10.3x65Rmm Baenziger |
Obsolete. 285 gr and 290 gr bullets at 1785 FPS to 1625 FPS. New brass cases are available. |
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10.4mm Italian Revolver |
This cartridge was developed for the Italian Model 1874 service revolver, but also used in the Glisenti Model 1889 revolver. The 10.4 Itlatian cartridge is similar to the .44 S&W Russian. It would be an effective short-range self-defense or small game hunting number. Typically 177 gr. Lead, 800 fps, and 240 lbs of energy. |
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10.4x38Rmm Swiss Vetterli M69-81 |
Adopted in 1869 for use in the Vetterli turn bolt rifle. 334 gr bullet at 1345 FPS. Obsolete. |
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10.4x47Rmm Italian Vetterli M70 |
Adopted in 1870 for use in the Vetterli turn bolt rifle and later in the box magazine repeater. 250 gr to 313 gr bullets at 1300 FPS to 1345 FPS. Some surplus ammo occasionally turns up on the market. |
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10.57 Maverick |
Designed in 1998. 400 gr bullet at 2400 FPS. Fine for dangerous game. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs. |
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10.57 Meteor |
Designed in 1997. 300 gr and 400 gr bullets at 3100 FPS to 2750 FPS. Specifically for dangerous game, not recommended for any other use. Energy well exceeds 6000 lbs! |
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10.5x47Rmm |
Obsolete. Dates to the 1880's and 1890's. |
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10.75x57mm Mannlicher |
Obsolete. Dates to around 1900 or earlier. |
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10.75x58Rmm Russian Berdan |
Adopted by Russia in 1868 for use in the Krnka M69 rifle. Also known as the 43 Russian Berdan cartridge. 250 gr to 370 gr bullets at 1400 FPS to 1450 FPS. Obsolete. |
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10.75x63mm Mauser |
Introduced about 1910. Obsolete.350 gr bullet at 1950 FPS. |
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10.75x65Rmm Collath |
Obsolete. 250 gr bullet. |
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10.75x68mm Mauser |
Introduced in the early 1920's. Still listed in the RWS catalog. 347 gr bullet at 2250 FPS. Has been used on dangerous game including elephant. More than ample for North American big game. |
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10.75x73mm |
Same as the .404 Jeffery and .404 Rimless Nitro Express. 347 gr to 400 gr bullets at 2335 FPS to 2220 FPS. One of the most popular African cartridges. |
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10.8x47Rmm Martini |
Obsolete. 386 gr bullet. Target rifle load. |
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10-Gauge |
0.775-inch bore diameter. Since 1918, the largest shell to legally use on waterfowl. Modern 12 gauge loadings with 3-1/2" shells exceed 10 gauge pressures, thus greatly eliminating the need for the larger bore shell. However, still popular with turkey hunters because of the increased lead-shot capacity. |
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10mm Automatic |
The 10mm Auto was introduced in 1983 as the cartridge for the Bren Ten semi-auto pistol made by the noew-defunct Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises Inc. Muzzle velocity is listed as 1200 fps and energy at the muzzle as 635 fpe. This makes this cartridge more powerful than the .357 Magnum. Muzzle energy is about double that of the .45 Automatic. The 10mm cartridge is an ideal combat round with good stopping power, particularly with an expanding-type bullet. Typically 170-200 gr. JHP, 950-1340 fps, and 361-680 lbs of energy. |
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11.15x52mm |
0.439-inch diameter bore. Popular in Europe in the early 1900's. Would be called a 55-gauge. |
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11.15x58Rmm Austrian Werndl M77 |
Adopted by Austria in 1877. 370 gr bullet at 1437 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11.2x60mm Schuler |
Possibly introduced right after WWI. Obsolete. 332 gr and 370 gr bullets at 2198 FPS to 1855 FPS. |
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11.2x72mm Schuler |
Possibly developed about 1920-22. Obsolete. 401 gr bullet at 2438 FPS. |
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11.3x50Rmm Beaumont M71 |
Adopted by the Dutch in 1871 in the Beaumont rifle. 336 gr to 360 gr bullets at 1378 FPS to 1420 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11.43x50Rmm Egyptian |
Adopted by Egypt in 1870. Also known as the .43 Egyptian. 400 gr to 465 gr bullets at 1330 FPS to 1440 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11.43x55Rmm Turkish |
In use by Turkey from 1874 to 1887. 465 gr to 486 gr bullets at 1410 FPS to 1263 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11.4x50Rmm Austrian Werndl M73 |
The official Austrian military cartridge from 1873 to 1877. 340 gr to 465 gr bullets at 1270 FPS to 1300 FPS. Collectable and slightly rare. |
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11.4x50Rmm Brazilian Comblain M74 |
Similar to the 11mm Belgian Comblain but not interchangeable. 486 gr bullet at 1310 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11.5x57Rmm Spanish Reformado |
Adopted in 1867 by Spain for their rolling block rifle. 250 gr to 395 gr bullets at 1220 FPS to 1280 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11.75mm Montenegrin Revolver |
This cartridge was for the long-obsolete Montenegrin and Austro-Hungarian revolvers based on the Gasser system. The round was introduced about 1870 and is known as the 11mm Austrian Gasser and 11.25x36mm Montenegrin. The 11.75mm is quite a large revolver cartridge, being longer and larger in diameter than the .44 Magnum. Both the 11.75mm cartridge and matching revolver are now in the realm of the collector. Typically 282-313 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 328 lbs of energy. |
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11.7x51 Danish Remington |
Adopted by Denmark in 1896 for their rolling block rifle. 300 gr to 405 gr bullets at 1480 FPS to 1340 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11-Gauge |
0.751-inch bore diameter. Possibly two double barrel SG's and 200 shells made in the 1890's. Would be considered a rare collectable. |
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11mm French Ordnance Revolver |
This was an early French military cartridge for the Model 1873 Ordnance Revolver. It became obsolete in 1892 on adoption of the smaller 8mm Lebel revolver and cartridge. Evidently, 11mm refers to bore diameter, as barrels measure close to 0.451-inch across the grooves. Power is a little less than the .44 S&W Russian, but the 11mm French cartridge would make an effective short-range self-defense or small game field round. Typically 180 gr. Lead, 695 fps, and 195 lbs of energy. |
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11mm German Service Revolver |
This cartridge was for the German 1879 and 1883 model service revolvers. It has been obsolete since 1904, but a few of these revolvers were used in World War I and even the last stages of World War II. The 11mm German ornance cartridge bears a close resemblance to the .44 S&W Russian, as the two are of the same power. It has become a collector's item. Typically 262 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 288 lbs of energy. |
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11x50Rmm Belgian Albini M67-72 |
Adopted in 1867 by Belgium for the Albini-Braendlin rifle. 370 gr to 386 gr bullets at 1350 FPS to 1368 FPS. Collectable and too valuable to shoot. |
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11x52Rmm Netherlands Beaumont M71-78 |
Introduced in 1878 to replace the 11.3x50Rmm cartridge. 345 gr to 400 gr bullets at 1476 FPS to 1430 FPS. Obsolete and collectable. |
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11x53 Spanish |
Not seen in the US until after WWII. Also known as the 11.15x58 (.43) Spanish Remington cartridge. 375 gr to 387 gr bullets at 1380 FPS to 1360 FPS. Collectable, rare, and valuable. |
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11x53Rmm Belgian Comblain M71 |
Introduced in 1871 for the Comblain single shot rifle. 370 gr to 386 gr bullets at 1460 FPS tp 1445 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11x59mm Vickers |
Adopted by the French in 1874 for the Gras rifle. Also known as the 11x59Rmm French Gras. 365 gr to 385 gr bullets at 1420 FPS to 1493 FPS. Obsolete. |
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11x60Rmm Japanese Murata |
Introduced in 1880. Replaced by the 8mm cartridge in 1939. 420 gr bullet at 1487 FPS. This cartridge is collectable and too valuable to shoot! |
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11x60Rmm Mauser |
Adopted by Germany in 1871. Also known as the 11.15x60Rmm (.43) Mauser. 370 gr to 387 gr bullets at 1335 FPS to 1510 FPS. Obsolete. |
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12 Bore |
Saw use against big game, but could be used on medium game, or for birds and small game with shot loads. A 540 gr hardened round ball was the usual load. |
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12.04 Bibamufu |
Designed in 1999. 500 gr bullet at 2600 FPS. Energy exceeds 7500 lbs! For the world's biggest and most dangerous game. |
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12.17x44Rmm Remington M67 |
Originated in 1867. 345 gr to 360 gr bullet at 1300 FPS to 1290 FPS. Collector's item. |
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12.5x70mm Schuler |
Same as the .500 Jeffery. 535 gr bullet at 2400 FPS. |
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12-14 Gauge Martini Shotgun |
Very unusual shotshell and little information exists. |
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12-Gauge |
0.729-inch bore diameter. Most versatile, most popular, most varied of all SG loadings. This is the next-most popular all around sporting chambering ever offered, second only to the venerable .22 Long Rifle cartridge. Steel and lead shot sizes from No. 9 to 000 Buck, and slugs from 3/4 ounce to 1-1/4 ounce are the various loadings for the 12 gauge. Can be used for self-defense, combat, hunting birds and small to large game, and varmint control. |
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14 Gauge |
0.693-inch bore diameter. Generally available between 1880 and the early 1900's. 14 gauge shells were available in the US after WWI and were available in Europe until the 1970's. Specialty importers are once again supplying the 14 gauge shotshell. |
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14.5 JDJ |
Created in 2005. 750 gr and 1173 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2600 FPS. A typical 14.5 JDJ rifle will weigh 42 lbs. |
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14.5 Whisper |
Created in 2005. 750 gr bullet at 1600 FPS. Can accommodate bullet weights from 750 gr to 1200 gr. |
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15 Gauge |
0.677-inch diameter bore. From 1877. The 15 gauge is extremely rare and found only in the best collections. |
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16-Gauge |
0.622-inch diameter bore. Dates to 1866. Has survived the introduction of the 20 gauge 3-inch shell which duplicates the 16 gauge loadings. However, too many fine 16 gauge shotguns are still around and in excellent condition to see the end of this shell any time soon. |
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18-Gauge |
0.637-inch diameter bore. |
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2.7mm Kolibri Auto |
The 2.7mm Kolibri Auto is the smallest commercially manufactured centerfire pistol cartridge. It was used in the equally small Kolibri semi-auto pistol introduced about 1914. The cartridge has been obsolete for many years and is a collector's item. Typically 3 gr. FMJ, 650-700 fps, and 2.8-3.25 lbs of energy. |
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20-Gauge |
0.615-inch diameter bore. Very popular because of the smaller lighter shotgun which permits easy carry and also for women and youth. Loadings still deliver sufficient punch for most sporting fowl as well as clay pigeons. Quite versatile, but not as much the 12 gauge. |
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22-15-60 Stevens |
One of a number of cartridges for the Stevens .44 or .44-1/2 series of single-shot rifles, this cartridge was introduced by Stevens in 1896. The .22-15 did not enjoy a particularly long life as most shooters preferred the .25-21 or some of the larger calibers. Typically 60 gr. Lead, 1100 fps, and 170 lbs of energy. |
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24-Gauge |
0.580 diameter bore. Produced in the US until the late 30's. Shells and SG's still produced in Europe. Have recently been imported to the US. |
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28-Gauge |
0.550-inch diameter bore. Still in use for upland birds and clay pigeons. Light and graceful 28-gauge SG's still attract a small but dedicated following. |
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32-Gauge |
0.526-inch diameter bore. American manufacturers offered 32-gauge SG's well into the 1930's. Loads have been continuously available from Europe since then and through Fiocchi domestically. Still attracting European shot gunners as well as a small but dedicated following in the US. |
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3mm Kolibri |
There is some confustion surrounding the 3mm Kolibri. Some say it is the same as the 2.7mm Kolibri, but physical measurements disprove this. The bullet and case are larger in diameter, compared to the 2.7mm round. In addition, 3mm rounds have lead bullets, while 2.7mm cartridges use a jacketed projectile. Typically 3 gr. Lead or FMJ, 650-700 fps, and 3-4 lbs of energy. |
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4 Bore |
Saw use in Africa before the turn of the 20th century, and in India as late as 1920, on heavy, dangerous game. 4-bore bullets (ball or conical bullet) weigh approx 1750 grains or 1/4 pound. Usual charge was 12 to 14 drams of blackpowder. Muzzle velocity w |
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4.25mm Erika Auto |
Another of the miniature European auto-pistol cartridges, this 4.25mm (.17-caliber) cartridge was used in the German Liliput pistol introduced in 1920 and this name stuck to it.However, this cartridge actually originated in Austria about 1913-14 for the Erika auto pistol. Both gun and cartridge have been obsolete for many years. The 4.25mm round is of greater power than the 2.7mm or 3mm Kolibri, but that still does not mean it is much of a cartridge. Typically 12-15 gr. Lead or FMJ, 800 fps, and 17-21.3 lbs of energy. Also called 4.25mm Liliput Auto. |
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4.25mm Liliput Auto |
Another of the miniature European auto-pistol cartridges, this 4.25mm (.17-caliber) cartridge was used in the German Liliput pistol introduced in 1920 and this name stuck to it.However, this cartridge actually originated in Austria about 1913-14 for the Erika auto pistol. Both gun and cartridge have been obsolete for many years. The 4.25mm round is of greater power than the 2.7mm or 3mm Kolibri, but that still does not mean it is much of a cartridge. Typically 12-15 gr. Lead or FMJ, 800 fps, and 17-21.3 lbs of energy. Also called 4.25mm Erika Auto. |
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4.85mm British |
Experimental British military centerfire cartridge of less diameter than .22 caliber. 56 gr bullet at 3117 FPS. Not adopted due to rapid energy loss and short effective range. |
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4-Gauge |
1.052-inch bore diameter. Popular as a long range waterfowl load in unusually heavy shotguns. Both smoothbore and rifled version shotguns were made for African hunting. Some new shotguns for 4-gauge are being made in England and Belgium. |
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5.45x18mm Soviet |
This modern pistol cartridge was developed in the Soviet Union in the 1970s for the PSM compact semi-automatic pistol. It is similiar to a necked down 6.35x16mm Browning (.25 ACP) and produces exterior ballistics similar to a .22 rimfire. Typically 40 gr. |
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5.45x39mm Soviet |
Russian cartridge for the AK-74 rifle released in 1974. 54 gr bullet at 2950 FPS. Designed to be unstable, or tumble, once it strikes tissue, thus creating a more severe wound. Most likely developed based on appearance of the lightweight M16 5.56mm NATO round from the Vietnam era. |
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5.56x45 NATO |
Originally developed for the Armalite AR-15 rifle in the late 1950's. 55 gr and 62 gr bullets at 3250 FPS and 3100 FPS. Still in use for the M16 rifle in all it's versions by the USA and other NATO nations. Also has great sporting and hunting use. |
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5.5mm Velo Dog Revolver |
This round was introduced in 1894 for the "Velo Dog" revolver, manufactured by Galand of Paris. It was loaded in the United States by Peters, Remington, and Winchester up until about 1940. However, no American company made a gun for it. The 5.5mm Velo Dog is a centerfire .22 of slightly less power than the .22 Long Rifle rimfire. Typically 45 gr. FMJ, 750 fps, and 55 lbs of energy. |
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5.6x33mm Rook and Tesching |
Dates to around 1900. Obsolete since about 1936. 60 gr and 65 gr bullets at 1600 FPS and 1500 FPS. Short range target practice and small game. |
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5.6x35mm Vierling |
This is the metric designation for the .22 Win Centerfire as picked up in Europe about 1886. 39 gr to 48 gr bullets at 2630 FPS to 1940 FPS. Still popular in Europe as they load it hotter than the US version. Good for 100 to 150 yard target shooting and s |
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5.6x50mm Magnum |
Introduced about 1968. 50 gr to 60 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 3200 FPS. Used for deer hunting in Germany. |
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5.6x57mm RWS |
Introduced about 1964. 50 gr to 74 gr bullets at 3900 FPS to 3400 FPS. Designed for deer and chamois hunting in Europe. |
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5.6x61mm Vom Hofe Super Express |
Introduced in 1937. 70 gr to 87 gr bullets at 2800 FPS to 3310 FPS. Good cartridge for deer and boar in Europe or long range varmints in the US. |
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5.7x28mm FN P90 (Belgium) |
Developed in late 80's by FN for their new P90 personal defense gun. 23 gr bullet at 2790 FPS. Developed to penetrate body armor and Kevlar helmets without breaking up. Not adopted by any major country yet. |
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5.8x42mm Chinese |
Introduced in the mid 1990's for a new family of Chinese small arms. 64 gr bullet at 3050 FPS. |
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55 Maynard |
0.550-inch diameter bore, which corresponds to the 28 gauge. |
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5mm Bergmann |
A cartridge for the obsolete Bergmann No. 2 auto pistol introduced in 1894 and produced commercially from 1896 until about 1900. This cartridge has been obsolete since around1930, being replaced by the 6.35mm Browning (.25 Automatic). Typically 34 or 37 gr. FMJ or Lead, 600 fps, and 27-30 lbs of energy. |
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5mm Clement Auto |
The 5mm Clement cartridge originated in Spain during 1897 for the obscure Charola-Anitua auto pistol. In 1903, the Belgian-made Clement auto pistol was adapted to the round and this resulted in the change of name. The cartridge was loaded in Germany until about 1938. It was replaced by the more effective .25 Automatic. Typically 36 gr. FMJ, 1030 fps, and 78 lbs of energy. |
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6 Whisper |
A modified .221 Fireball case necked up to 6mm. 55 gr to 115 gr bullet at 3000 FPS to 1054 FPS. |
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6.17 Flash |
Designed in 1996. 70 gr to 100 gr bullets at 4150 FPS to 3700 FPS. Projected use is for game out to 500 yards. |
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6.17 Spitfire |
Designed in 1997. 70 gr to 100 gr bullets at 3750 FPS to 3350 FPS. Comparable to the .240 Weatherby. |
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6.5 Mini Dreadnaught |
Designed by JD Jones. 120 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2852 FPS to 2618 FPS. For smaller variety big game. |
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6.5-270 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. A .270 case necked down to 6.5mm. |
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6.5-284 Norma |
Introduced in 1999 by Norma, and has seen extensive use as an NRA high power shooting cartridge. 120 gr and 140 gr bullets at 3217 FPS and 3028 FPS. Best to use with a 28 inch barrel and very low drag (VLD) bullets for 1,000 yard shooting |
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6.53 Scramjet |
Designed in 1996. 85 gr to 120 gr bullets at 4000 FPS to 3550 FPS. Projected use is for game out to 500 yards. |
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6.5mm Bergmann |
Released in 1894-96, the 6.5,, Bergmann cartridge is a necked, rimless-type that looks very powerful, but really is not. It is actually less powerful than the .32 Automatic. Typically 65-88 gr. FMJ, 780 fps, and 94 lbs of energy. |
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6.5mm Gibbs |
Designed in the late 1950's. 120 gr and 140 gr bullets at 3325 FPS and 2967 FPS. |
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6.5mm Grendel |
Introduced in 2003. 90 gr to 129 gr bullets at 3030 FPS to 2450 FPS. Designed for the AR-15 style rifles as a long range varmint and deer loading. |
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6.5mm JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 85 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2644 FPS to 2097 FPS. Capable of effective 300 yard shots on smaller big game. |
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6.5mm JDJ No.2 |
Designed by JD Jones. 120 gr to 140 gr bullets. Capable of effective 300 yard shots on smaller variety big game. |
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6.5mm JDJx30 |
Designed by JD Jones. 85 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2710 FPS to 2376 FPS. Capable of effective 300 yard shots on smaller big game. |
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6.5mm Leopard |
Designed in 2001. 107 gr to 140 gr bullets at 3404 FPS to 3036 FPS. Long range hunting and target cartridge |
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6.5mm Remington Magnum |
The 6.5mm is a Remington innovation introduced in 1966 for its Model 600 carbine. The 6.5mm Remington Magnum is based on the .350 Remington Magnum case necked down to 6.5mm (0.264-inch). Typically 85-160 gr. SP, 2750-3210 fps, and 1814-2754 lbs of energy. |
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6.5mm Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones in the early 1990's. 100 gr to 155 gr bullets at 2300 FPS to 970 FPS. Performs well on short range deer. |
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6.5mm-06 Ackley Improved |
Developed in the late 1940's. 120 gr to 165 gr bullets at 3100 FPS to 2550 FPS. A slight improvement over the .25-06. |
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6.5x27mm |
Dates to 1890 or earlier. Used in low-priced single shot and some double rifles. |
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6.5x40Rmm |
Obsolete before 1930. 100 gr bullet at 1200 FPS. |
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6.5x48Rmm Sauer |
Obsolete blackpowder cartridge. 120 gr and 126 gr bullets at 1260 FPS and 1155 FPS. Was a target or small game load. |
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6.5x50mm Japanese Arisaka |
Introduced in 1897, best known for use in the Model 38 Japanese bolt-action rifle. 120 gr to 156 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2070 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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6.5x52mm Italian Carcano |
Adopted in 1891 for the Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action rifle. 140 gr to162 gr bullets at 2250 FPS to 2296 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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6.5x52Rmm |
Metric version of the .25-35 Winchester. 117 gr bullet at 2230 FPS. |
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6.5x53.5mm Daudeteau |
1895 design introduced for the French Navy. 150 gr bullet at 2395 FPS. Obsolete. |
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6.5x53.5mm Daudeteau |
Obsolete. A cartridge for the French Navy in 1895. |
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6.5x53R Mannlicher (Dutch and Romanian) |
An earlier rimmed version of the 6.5x54mm Greek cartridge. 120 gr to 160 gr bullets at 2440 FPS to 2350 FPS. Dropped by both countries after WWII. |
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6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer (Greek) |
Designed in 1900, first used in 1903 for the Mannlicher bolt-action rifle. 139 gr to 159 gr bullets at 2510 FPS to 2223 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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6.5x54mm Mauser |
Introduced around 1900. 119 gr and 120 gr bullets at 2362 FPS and 2500 FPS. Obsolete, but may be hand loaded. |
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6.5x55 Swedish Mauser |
Previously covered. |
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6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser |
Adopted in 1894 for the Swedish Model 94, 96, and 38 rifles and carbines. 100 gr to 139 gr bullets at 3100 FPS to 2625 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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6.5x57mm Mauser and RWS |
Developed about 1893-94. 93 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3320 FPS to 2500 FPS. Listed as a hunting cartridge and still shown in RWS and Hirtenberger catalogs. |
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6.5x58mm Portuguese Vergueiro |
Developed for the Mauser-Vergueiro bolt-action rifle. 140 gr to 155 gr bullets at 2530 FPS to 2350 FPS. Replaced by the 8mm Mauser cartridge in 1937. |
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6.5x58Rmm Krag-Jorgensen |
Developed in 1933. 139 gr and 140 gr bullets at 2500 FPS. Popular round in Scandinavian countries for target and hunting use. |
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6.5x58Rmm Sauer |
The longest of the rimmed, tapered 6.5mm cartridges developed for the Sauer made single shot rifles. Obsolete. |
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6.5x61mm Mauser |
Introduced in the 1930's. 120 gr to 157 gr bullets at 3090 FPS to 2749 FPS. Only moderately popular and has not been revived. |
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6.5x65mm RWS |
Developed in 1988. 108 gr and 127 gr bullets at 3460 FPS to 3313 FPS. Good choice for small and medium game at long range. |
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6.5x68mm RWS |
Developed about 1938-39. 87 gr to 140 gr bullets at 3700 FPS to 2920 FPS. Most powerful of the European 6.5mm cartridges. |
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6.71 Blackbird |
Designed in 1996. 100 gr to 140 gr bullets at 4000 FPS to 3550 FPS. For smaller variety big game. |
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6.71 Phantom |
Designed in 1997. 100 gr to 140 gr bullets at 3450 FPS to 3050 FPS. |
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6.8mm Remington Special Purpose Cartridge |
Developed to increase energy of the .223 Remington-5.56 NATO round by 44 percent at 100 to 200 meters. 90 gr to 115 gr bullets at 3012 FPS to 2550 FPS. First AR-15 style rifle chambered for this cartridge was the Barrett M468. Since then, Bushmaster, DPMS, Rock River, and Ruger have offered rifles chambered for this round. |
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6.8x57mm Chinese |
Little information on this cartridge is available. |
| SG |
64 Maynard |
The 64 corresponds to approximately 18 gauge. All Maynard shells have solid brass cases. |
| SG |
6mm |
0.236-inch diameter bore. Would be called 353-gauge. Pest control. |
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6mm Bench Rest Remington |
The 6mm BR Remington is one of the eight cartridges based on the 308x1 1/2-inch case necked either up or down. It was intended primarily as a benchrest cartridge, but it also makes a good varmint number. Typically 60-100 gr. SP, 2550-3480 fps, and 1515-1500 lbs of energy. Also called 6mm BR Remington. |
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6mm BR Remington |
The 6mm BR Remington is one of the eight cartridges based on the 308x1 1/2-inch case necked either up or down. It was intended primarily as a benchrest cartridge, but it also makes a good varmint number. Typically 60-100 gr. SP, 2550-3480 fps, and 1515-1500 lbs of energy. Also called 6mm Bench Rest Remington. |
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6mm Cheetah |
Designed by Jim Carmichael. 55 gr to 100 gr bullets at 3627 FPS to 3074 FPS. Remington 40X or other benchrest rifles provide the best platform for this round. |
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6mm Dasher |
Created in 1998. 55 gr and 70 gr bullets at 4000 FPS and 3650 FPS. Varmint and 1000 yard benchrest cartridge. |
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6mm JDJ |
Designed in 1978 by JD Jones. 70 gr and 80 gr bullets at 2845 FPS to 2370 FPS. With 70-75 gr bullets, good out to 300 yards for varmint shooting. With heavier bullets, good out to 100 yards for smaller big game. |
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6mm Lee Navy |
Used in the 1895 Lee Straight Pull bolt-action rifle made for the US Navy. Considered too far ahead of its time due to lack of suitable powders to make it successful. |
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6mm Lee Navy |
The 6mm Lee Cartridge was used in the 1895 Lee Straight Pull bolt-action military rifle manufactured by Winchester for the United States Navy. No factory-loaded ammunition has been available since 1935. Typically 75-112 gr. SP, 1200-3300 fps, and 305-1950 lbs of energy. |
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6mm Norma BR |
Introduced in 1996 by Norma. 68 gr to 95 gr bullets at 3393 FPS to 2914 FPS. Designed as a benchrest cartridge, it has gained greater use as a long range game and varmint cartridge. |
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6mm PPC |
Developed in 1975. PPC stands for developers Palmisano and Pindell Cartridge. Primarily a benchrest cartridge, but used as a varmint round in later years. 60 gr to 90 gr bullets at 3218 FPS to 3000 FPS. Works well with 1 in 14 inch twist barrels. |
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6mm Remington |
Almost identical to the .244 Remington, the difference being the 6mm is loaded up to 105 grains and the .244 up to 90 grains. 55 gr to 105 gr bullets at 4115 FPS to 2900 FPS. Versatile cartridge that may be used on varmints, deer, and antelope. |
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6mm SAW (US) |
Developed for the squad automatic weapon (SAW) in the early 70's. 105 gr bullet at 2520 FPS. Never adopted for use. Now considered a collectable cartridge as a considerable quantity was manufactured. |
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6mm-.30-30 Improved |
Dates to the 1940's. Two versions of the 6mm-.30-30 exist. This one is the recommended version. 75 gr to 90 gr bullets at 1980 FPS to 1880 FPS. Good for varmint through deer. |
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6mm-250 |
Developed in the US after WWII, based on earlier work by the British. Several versions exist. 60 gr to 100 gr bullets at 3450 FPS to 2900 FPS. |
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6mm-284 |
Hard to date this wildcat. 70 gr to 100 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 3200 FPS. |
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6x29.5Rmm Stahl |
Dates to 1900 or prior. 85 gr bullet at 1460 FPS. Obsolete and a collector's item. |
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6x45mm |
Originated in 1965. 70 gr to 80 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 2780 FPS. Now primarily used as a varmint cartridge after a flurry as a benchrest and match cartridge. Ideal on varmints out to 300 yards. |
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6x57mm Mauser |
Dates to around 1895. 120 gr and 123 gr bullets at approx 2600 FPS. Very close to the .244 Remington. |
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6x58mm Forster |
Introduced about 1904. 105 gr to 127 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2788 FPS. Obsolete. |
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6x62mm Freres |
A recent German development. 85 gr to 100 gr bullets at 3460 FPS and 3313 FPS. First new 6mm round to be developed in Europe in many years. |
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7 GNR |
Developed in the 1980's. 120 gr to 130 gr bullets at 2726 FPS to 2585 FPS. Has evolved into a popular deer and antelope cartridge for handguns and rifles. |
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7.21 Firebird |
Designed in 1998. 129 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3950 FPS to 3400 FPS. Exceeds any other 7mm cartridge ballistics. |
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7.21 Firehawk |
Designed in 1996. 120 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 3400 FPS. Designed specifically for hunting and forces a rather short barrel life. |
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7.21 Tomahawk |
Designed in 1997. 120 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3525 FPS to 3100 FPS. Comparable to the 7mm Weatherby Magnum and close to the 7mm STW. |
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7.35mm Italian Carcano |
Adopted by Italy in 1938 for the Model 91 Carcano rifle modified to accept this new caliber. 128 gr to 150 gr bullets at 2550 FPS to 2483 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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7.5mm Swedish Nagant Revolver |
The cartridge listed here is the 7.5mm Swedish designed for the 1887 Swedish Nagant military revolver manufactured by Husqvarna. This is a short, rimmed case with an outside-lubricated bullet and is usually loaded with blackpowder. Ballistically, the 7.5mm cartridge is in the same class as the .32 S&W Long. Typically 105-107 gr. Lead, 710-725 fps, and 108-121 lbs of energy. |
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7.5mm Swiss Army Revolver |
This cartridge was adopted by the Swiss Army in 1882 and officially used until 1903. The 7.5mm Swiss revolver cartridge is identical to and fully interchangeable with the 7.5mm Swedish and Normegian rounds. Typically 102-110 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 115 lbs of energy. |
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7.5x54mm French MAS |
Adopted in 1929 for use in light machine guns, later used in the MAS 36. 140 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2590 FPS to 2800 FPS. Very close to obsolete. |
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7.5x55mm Swiss Schmidt-Rubin |
After the first 7.5mm was adopted in 1889, it was modified to a larger bullet diameter (.308) and adopted in 1911. 130 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2460 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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7.62 Micro Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones in the early 1990's. 93 gr to 180 gr bullets at 1762 FPS to 1025 FPS. Developed for sound-suppressor use. |
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7.62mm Russian Nagant Revolver |
This military revolver cartridge was adopted by Russia in 1895 and used in the Nagant and Pieper revolvers, which were both seven-shot designs as opposed to the usual six. Ammunition in shooting quantities is difficult to find, but can be made from 32-20 Winchester cases, which are very similar. Power and effectiveness are about the same as the .32 S&W Long. Most versions of the cartridge have the bullet seated completely inside the case. Typically 100 gr. FMJ, 750-1100 fps, and 122-290 lbs of energy. |
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7.62x25mm Russian Tokarev |
the 7.62x25.. Tokarev was the official Soviet pistol cartridge adopted in 1930 for the Tokarev Model TT-30 and modified Model TT-30 automatic pistols. The cartridge is very similar in dimension to the 7.63mm (.30) Mauser. The 7.62mm Tokarev is a fair field cartridge for small game with good velocity and flat trajectory. Typically 87 gr. FMJ, 1390 fps, and 365 lbs of energy. |
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7.62x39 Soviet |
Previously covered. |
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7.62x39mm Soviet |
Undoubtedly patterned after the German Sturmgewehr assault rifle cartridge, first used on the SKS 45 and later the infamous AK-47. 110 gr to 150 gr bullets at 2547 FPS to 2200 FPS. Still in military use world-wide as there are possibly 50 to 100 million SKS and AK-47 rifles haveing been made. Military surplus ammo still available for the countless semi-auto SKS and AK-47 rifles in the US. Also very suitable in the hunting world, similar to the .30-30 cartridge and slightly more powerful. |
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7.62x45mm Czech M52 |
Adopted in 1952 for the M52 semi-auto carbine and the M52 machinegun. Replaced by the 7.62x39mm cartridge. Ammo is still available for Czech M52 semi-auto rifles now in circulation. |
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7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Win) |
A shortened .30-06 case with the same caliber bullet. First used in the M14 service rifle in 1957, later in the M60 machine gun. 150 gr to 168 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2680 FPS. Adopted by NATO and manufactured by virtually all NATO member nations. Also has great sporting and hunting use. |
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7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) |
Previously covered. |
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7.62x54Rmm Russian |
Also known as the 7.62x53Rmm Russian. Adopted in 1891. 147 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2950 FPS to 2350 FPS. Rimmed cartridge used in the Mosin-Nagant and SVD Dragunov sniper rifle. Still popular in the US as military surplus ammo is available for the Mosin-Nagant and SVD Dragunov. |
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7.63 Mini-Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones in the early 1990's. 93 gr to 168 gr bullets at 1727 FPS to 1031 FPS. Developed for sound-suppressor use. |
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7.63mm Mannlicher |
This straight-walled rimless cartridge was used in the Model 1900, 1901, and 1905 Mannlicher military automatic pistols. The 7.63 cartridge is only slightly more powerful than the .32 Automatic and its use in the field would have to be confined to small game. Typically 85 gr. FMJ, 1025 fps, and 201 lbs of energy. Also called 7.65mm Mannlicher. |
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7.65mm Borchardt |
Also known as the .30 Borchardt, this is the cartridge for the Model 1893 Borchardt auto pistol. The 7.65mm Borchardt is the predecessor of the 7.63 (.30) Mauser, 7.65mm Mannlicher and 7.62x25mm Russian Tokarev. Typically 85 gr. FMJ, 1280 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called .30 Borchardt. |
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7.65mm Mannlicher |
Also called the 7.63mm Mannlicher, this straight-walled rimless cartridge was used in the Model 1900, 1901, and 1905 Mannlicher military automatic pistols. The 7.63 cartridge is only slightly more powerful than the .32 Automatic and its use in the field would have to be confined to small game. Typically 85 gr. FMJ, 1025 fps, and 201 lbs of energy. |
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7.65mm MAS |
A military cartridge used in the French Model 1935A and 35-S auto pistols and Model 1938 submachinegun. It was replaced in 1950 by the 9mm Parabellum (Luger) cartridge. It is slightly more powerful than the .32 Automatic, but not sufficiently to make it anything but a small game number for field use. For self-defense, it would be a little better than the .32 Automatic. Typically 85 gr. FMJ, 1120 fps, and 240 lbs of energy. |
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7.65mm Roth-Sauer |
Thie 7.65mm Roth-Sauer originated in 1901 as one chambering for the Frommer pocket-type auto pistol. About 1905, the Roth-Sauer pistol was adapted to a reduced loading of the Frommer cartridge. Due to the popularity of the Roth-Sauer pistol, the name became attached to the cartridge. the 7.65mm Roth-Sauer cartridge looks like the .32 Automatic, but has a shorter case and a bullet of slightly smaller diameter. Typically 70-74 gr. FMJ, 1070 fps, and 184 lbs of energy. |
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7.65x53mm Mauser (Argentine) |
Designed in 1889, later adopted by Argentina and several other nations. 150 gr to 211 gr bullets at 2920 FPS to 2130 FPS. Considered the best of the Mauser cartridges, it still gives excellent performance for North American hunting. |
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7.7x58mm Japanese Arisaka |
Adopted in 1939 for the Model 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle. 130 gr to 215 gr bullet weights at 2950 FPS to 2240 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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7.82 Patriot |
Designed in 1997. 130 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3550 FPS to 2950 FPS. Popular for 1000 yard target shooting. |
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7.82 Warbird |
Designed in 1995. 130 gr to 200 gr bullets at 4000 FPS to 3350 FPS. Good choice for most world-wide game. |
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7.92x33mm Kurz |
Developed for the first successful assault rifle, the Nazi Sturmgewehr or Storm Rifle. 125 gr bullet at 2247 FPS. Certainly the inspiration for the 7.62x39mm Soviet cartridge developed at the end of WWII by the Russians. |
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7-30 Waters |
Introduced in 1984 for the USRAC Model 94XTR rifle and carbine. 120 gr to 154 gr bullets at 2757 FPS to 1835 FPS. Light recoil makes this a good women's and youth hunting cartridge. |
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7mm |
0.276-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 223-gauge. European shotshell and long obsolete. |
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7mm Bench Rest Remington |
Originally not a commercial cartridge, but a chambering only for the Remington Model XP-100 Silhouette target pistol, the 7mm BR has graduated to a full-fledged commercial cartridge. It has also become a rifle as well as a pistol round. This cartridge was designed to provide an out-of-the-box silhouette cartridge with ballistics calculated to strike the best balance for accuracy, velocity and bullet weight to hit and knock down all the metal targets. Typically 100-160 gr. FMJ or JHP, 2000-2400 fps, and 1279-1525 lbs of energy. |
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7mm Canadian Magnum |
Developed about 1989. 140 gr to 175 gr bullets at3523 FPS to 3018 FPS. Intent was to achieve maximum powder capacity in standard length action with minimal gunsmithing. Powder capacity is 15 percent greater than a belted version 7mm. |
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7mm Dakota |
Based on the .404 Jeffery case. 140 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3355 FPS to 3064 FPS. Has a slight velocity advantage over the 7mm Rem Mag. |
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7mm Gibbs |
Designed in the 1950's. 140 gr and 160 gr bullets at 3293 FPS and 3173 FPS. |
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7mm Hawk |
Created in 1997. 140 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3015 FPS to 2845 FPS. Suitable for North American big game except Alaskan and Canadian grizzly and brown bear. |
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7mm JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 120 gr to 154 gr bullets at 2480 FPS to 2110 FPS. Experts have taken many kills at 200 yards with 120 - 140 gr bullets |
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7mm JDJ No.2 |
Designed by JD Jones. 100 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2532 FPS to 2257 FPS. Capable of effective 300 yard shots on smaller variety big game. |
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7mm JRS |
Designed by John R Sundra. 145 gr and 154 gr bullets at 3130 FPS and 3120 FPS. A fairly advanced wildcat load since .280 Rem cases cannot simply be fire-formed in a 7mm JRS chamber. |
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7mm Nambu |
This unusual pistol cartridge was manufactured only in Japan for the Japanese "Baby" Nambu semi-auto pistol, which was introduced about 1920. The 7mm Nambu cartridge is a collector's item and the pistols are scarce. It is unusual in that it is one of the very few pistol cartridges to use a 7mm (0.283-inch)-diameter bullet. By Western standards, the 7mm Nambu would not be considered an adequate self-defense cartridge. Typically 56 gr. FMJ, 1250 fps, and 196 lbs of energy. |
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7mm Remington Magnum |
Introduced in 1962 for the Remington Model 700 bolt action rifle. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2860 FPS. A fine long range big game cartridge for North America and has been used on smaller African game. Recommended for barrels at least 24 inches to capture the full potential of this powerful load. |
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7mm Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum |
Introduced in 2001 as a competitor to Winchester's 7mm Winchester Short Magnum. 140 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3175 FPS to 2960 FPS. |
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7mm Remington Ultra Magnum |
Introduced in 1999 to be a contender for the flattest shooting factory big game cartridge. 140 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3425 FPS to 3200 FPS. At 300 yards, produces 24 percent more energy than the standard 7mm Rem Mag and 12 percent more energy than the 7m STW. |
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7mm Shooting Times Easterner |
Designed in 1987 by Layne Simpson. 120 gr and 139 gr bullets at 2915 FPS to 2710 FPS. Has had fair success on whitetail deer, pronghorns, black bear, caribou, and wild hogs. |
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7mm Shooting Times Westerner |
Designed in 1989 by Layne Simpson as a wildcat and transitioned to a factory load in 1996. 140 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3234 FPS to3084 FPS. Makes a clean rechambering project on the 7mm Rem Mag for greatly improved velocity and energy. |
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7mm TCU |
Dates to about 1980. 100 gr to 150 gr bullets at 2100 FPS to 1910 FPS. Has a reputation for excellent accuracy and as a good varmint cartridge in the Thompson-Center pistol. |
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7mm Weatherby Magnum |
Developed in 1944 by Roy Weatherby. 100 gr to 195 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2500 FPS. Adequate for all North American big game and all thin-skinned African game. Also suitable for long range varmints. |
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7mm Whisper |
Designed by JD Jones in the early 1990's. 120 gr to 168 gr bullets at 2250 FPS to 1056 FPS. Capable of sub-MOA accuracy. |
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7mm Winchester Short Magnum |
Introduced in 2001 by Winchester for shooters who prefer the 7mm cartridge. 140 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3225 FPS to 2915 FPS. A short action equivalent to the 7mm Rem Magnum with slightly more power and accuracy and about the same hunting applications: all North American big game and large African plains game. |
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7mm-08 Remington |
Introduced in 1980 for the Model 788 and 700 BDL rifles. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2600 FPS. A favorite with metallic silhouette shooters. Adequate for most North American hunting. |
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7mm-30 JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. A 7-30 Waters, improved. Capable of effective shots out to 300 yards on smaller variety big game. |
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7x33mm Sako |
Developed in 1942. 78 gr bullet at 2430 and 2400 FPS. Ballistics are similar to the .30 M1 Carbine. |
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7x57mm Mauser |
Developed in 1892 as a military cartridge and used in the Model 93 Mauser rifle during the Spanish-American War. 139 gr to 173 gr bullets at 2950 FPS to 2296 FPS. Still in use as a hunting cartridge. |
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7x57mm Mauser |
Previously covered. |
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7x61mm Sharpe & Hart Super |
The 7x61mm's design was originally based on a rimless, experimental French 7mm semi-auto military cartridge. It is very similar to the .275 H&H Magnum, a belted case that was chambered and loaded in England. Typically 120-175 gr. SP, 3000 fps, and 3150 lbs of energy. |
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7x64mm Brenneke |
Developed by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1917. Very popular in Europe. 120 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3230 FPS to 2760 FPS. Excellent choice for deer, antelope, and other medium game at longer ranges. |
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7x66mm Vom Hofe Super Express |
Introduced in Germany in 1956. 120 gr to 170 gr bullets at 3520 FPS to 3052 FPS. Bests the 7mm Rem Mag by 300 FPS. For most hunting except dangerous game. |
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7x72Rmm |
In catalogs circa 1934 and last listed in the 1960 RWS catalog. 139 gr and 160 gr bullets at 2440 FPS to 1810 FPS. Deer at short to moderate range. |
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7x73mm Vom Hofe (Belted) |
Developed in 1931. 170 gr bullet at 3290 FPS. Unusual in that is has a belted case which was typically avoided by the Germans. Manufacture was not resumed after WWII. |
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8 Bore |
More popular than the 4 bore because the rifle could be built lighter, was used on heavy, dangerous game. Typical 8 bore rifles would weigh 15 - 16 pounds. The 8 bore load was a 1250 grain bullet at 1500 FPS or am 860 grain ball at 1650 FPS. Powder charge |
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8.15x46Rmm |
Dates to around 1890 to 1900. 151 gr and 190 gr bullets at 1900 FPS to 1500 FPS. Still listed in RWS catalogs. Fine for small to medium sized game. |
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8.59 Galaxy |
Designed in 1997. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3100 FPS to 2750 FPS. Easily exceeds the ballistics of the .338 Win Mag. |
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8.59 Titan |
Designed in 1994. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3450 FPS to 3150 FPS. Designed as the ultimate North American hunting cartridge, primarily for elk. |
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8-Gauge |
0.835-inch bore diameter. Popular from the late 1880's through 1917. In 1918, the US limited waterfowling with anything larger than 10 gauge. Still legal for other uses such as turkey hunting where it is making a comeback. |
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8mm JDJ |
Designed in 1980 by JD Jones. 150 gr to 225 gr bullets. .444 Marlin case necked down to 8mm. |
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8mm Lebel Revolver |
This cartridge is for the French 1892 Ordnance Revolver, commonly called the Lebel. The 8mm Lebel revolver cartridge closely resembles the .32-20 WCF and ammunition can be made by sizing .32-20 cases. Typically 102 gr. Lead, 625 fps, and 104 lbs of energy. |
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8mm Mauser |
Adopted for the Gewehr Model 88 (1888) rifle and served Germany in two world wars as well as other nations such as Poland and Czechoslovakia. 154 gr to 226 gr bullets at 2880 FPS to 2095 FPS. One of the truly great cartridges of all time, both military and hunting. Commercial and military surplus ammo in plentiful supply. also known as the 7.9x57mmJS cartridge. |
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8mm Mauser |
Previously covered. |
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8mm Nambu |
This was the official Japanese military pistol cartridge introduced in 1904 for the Nambu auto pistol. This was the official Japanese pistol cartridge in World War II, although other pistols and cartridges were used.Externally, the cartridge resembles the 7.65mm Luger, but uses a larger-diameter and a semi-rimmed case. In power, it is slightly superior to the .32 Automatic. Most Nambu cartridges are collector's items. Typically 102 gr. FMJ, 960 fps, and 202 lbs of energy. |
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8mm Rast-Gasser |
The 8mm Rast-Gasser military cartridge was introduced in 1898 for the solid-frame Rast-Gasser military revolver patented in 1873. The round is obsolete and ammunition is difficult to obtain. Typically 115-126 gr. Lead, 750-785 fps, and 140-170 lbs of energy. |
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8mm Remington Magnum |
Developed in 1978 for the Model 700 BDL bolt action rifle. 125 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2550 FPS. Considered one of the most unsuccessful new cartridges since WWII as it does not improve upon any other available cartridge while having objectionable recoil. On the plus side, very effective on moose, elk, and large African antelope. |
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8mm Roth-Steyr |
The 8mm Roth-Steyer cartridge and auto pistol were adopted by the Austro-Hungarian cavalry in 1907. The cartridge is similar to the .32 Automatic, but longer and more powerful. Typically 113 gr. FMJ, 1070 fps, and 290 lbs of energy. |
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8mm-06 |
Dates to sometime shortly after WWII. 150 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3026 FPS to 2380 FPS. Loaded with the 125 gr bullet is makes a good varmint round. With the 200 to 250 gr bullets, it makes a North American big game cartridge. |
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8x42Rmm-M-88 |
Introduced in 1888. Obsolete for many years. 157 gr to 175 gr bullets at 1780 FPS to 1580 FPS. |
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8x48Rmm Sauer |
Obsolete. 155 gr and 196 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to1665 FPS. About equal to the .32-40 WCF. |
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8x50Rmm Austrian Mannlicher |
Adopted in 1888 for the Mannlicher Model 88 and later in the improved Model 95. 150 gr to 244 gr bullets at 2460 FPS to 2010 FPS. Some hunting ammo may still be available. |
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8x50Rmm Lebel |
First small bore smokeless-powder cartridge developed by any world power. 170 gr to 198 gr bullets at 2640 FPS to 2380 FPS. Modern hunting ammo is getting difficult to find. |
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8x50Rmm Siamese Mauser (Type 45) |
Adopted in 1902, a standard cartridge in Siamese rifles until WWII.237 gr bullet at 2210 FPS. |
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8x51mm Mauser |
Introduced in 1888. 125 gr to 196 gr bullets at 2370 FPS to 2099 FPS. Was fairly popular, but replaced by the 8x56mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer. |
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8x52Rmm Siamese (Type 66) |
Adopted in 1923 for the Mannlicher Carbine, Madsen, Browning, and Vickers machineguns. 181 gr at 2250 FPS. Remained in Thai production until 1953 when ammo production was outsourced and discontinued in the late 1960's. |
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8x53Rmm Japanese Murata |
Adopted in 1887 for the Murata turn-bolt rifle. Replaced in 1897 by the 6.5mm cartridge. 238 gr bullet at 1850 FPS. Obsolete. |
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8x54mm Krag-Jorgensen |
Seldom seen outside Scandinavian countries. Out of production, collector's item. |
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8x56mm Mannlicher-Shoenauer |
Introduced in 1908. 170 gr to 202 gr bullets at 2260 FPS to 2170 FPS. Discontinued in 1938. |
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8x56Rmm Austrian |
Developed in 1930 for the Solothurn machinegun. Also known as the 8mm Hungarian M31 cartridge. 198 gr to 206 gr bullets at 2310 FPS to 2300 FPS. Sometimes confused with the 8x56mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer. |
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8x57Rmm 360 |
Obsolete. 196 gr bullet at 1893 FPS to 1560 FPS. Only moderate performance due to low pressures. |
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8x57RmmJS Mauser |
Rimmed version of the popular German military round. 170 gr to 227 gr bullets at 2660 FPS to 2290 FPS. Same performance as the rimless 87x57mmJS Mauser. |
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8x58Rmm Danish Krag |
Adopted in 1889 by Denmark and Sweden and 1888 by Norway. 159 gr to 237 gr bullets at 2870 FPS to 1968 FPS. Was noted for accuracy in the Danish Krag rifle. Commercial ammo has become scarce. |
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8x58Rmm Sauer |
Once used in single shot Schuetzen rifles, it is long obsolete. 196 gr bullet at 1942 FPS to 1248 FPS. About the same power as the .32-40 WCF. |
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8x59mm Breda |
Created for the Italian Model 1937 and 1938 machineguns. 210 gr bullet at 2600 FPS. Military use only. |
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8x60mmS Mauser and RWS |
Introduced soon after WWI to replace the 8x57mmJS cartridge, outlawed for German civilians. Still available commercially. |
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8x60Rmm Guedes M85 Portuguese |
Adopted by Portugal in 1885. 175 gr to 247 gr bullets at 1740 FPS to 1670 FPS. Obsolete. |
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8x63mm Swedish |
Introduced in 1932 for use in Swedish machineguns. 150 gr to 225 gr bullets at 3050FPS to 2450 FPS. Significantly more powerful than the .30-06 Springfield. |
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8x64mmS Brenneke |
Developed about 1912. 150 gr to 227 gr bullets at 2770 FPS to 2578 FPS. Very close to the 8mm-06 and has plenty of power for North American big game. |
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8x68mmS RWS |
Created in 1938-39. 125 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2700 FPS. One of the most modern and powerful of the 8mm cartridges. For all around use on North American game. |
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8x71mm Peterlongo |
154 gr and 200 gr bullets at 2854 FPS to 2650 FPS. Collector's item. |
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8x72Rmm Sauer |
Dates to possibly 1910. Obsolete. 150 gr to 227 gr bullets at 2334 FPS to 1900 FPS. Compares to the .35 Remington. |
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8x75mm |
Introduced around 1910. 180 gr to 198 gr bullets at 2791 FPS to 2713 FPS. Powerful enough for any North American big game. |
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9.09 Eagle |
Designed in 1998. 250 gr bullet at 2850 FPS. |
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9.1x40mm |
0.358-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 101-gauge. An early European shotshell for small game. |
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9.1x40Rmm |
Obsolete. Probably created before 1900. 140 gr bullet at 1800 FPS. |
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9.3mm JDJ |
Designed by JD Jones. 270 gr bullet at 2077 FPS to 1906 FPS. Reported to give impressive performance on black bear sized game as well as deer. Recoil is significant. |
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9.3x53mm Swiss |
Introduced in the mid 1920's. Collectable. |
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9.3x57mm Mauser |
Dates to 1900 or earlier. 232 gr and 286 gr bullets at 2330 FPS to 2065 FPS. No rifles appear to be currently made for this cartridge. |
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9.3x62mm Mauser |
Developed about 1905. 250 gr to 293 gr bullets at 2606 FPS to 2430 FPS. Powerful for any North American big game and Alaskan bear. Widely used in Africa. |
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9.3x64mm Brenneke |
Probably created around 1910. 286 gr to 293 gr bullets at 2725 FPS to 2570 FPS. Excellent all around cartridge for world-wide hunting. |
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9.3x65R Collath |
Obsolete. Collector's item. |
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9.3x66mm Sako |
Created in 2002 by Sako. 250 gr and 286 gr bullets at 2756 FPS to 2543 FPS. Sako has heavy bullets for dangerous game at close range and lighter ones for hunting at long ranges. |
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9.3x72Rmm |
Dates to the 1890's. 160 gr to 300 gr bullets at 1650 FPS. Still listed in RWS catalog. |
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9.3x72Rmm Sauer |
Obsolete. Collector's item. |
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9.3x74Rmm |
Originated in the early 1900's. 250 gr to 286 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 2280 FPS. Listed in the RWS and Norma catalogs. Still popular for world-wide heavy game. |
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9.53 Hellcat |
Designed in 1997. 300 gr bullet at 2600 FPS. Used to success in Africa on Cape Buffalo. |
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9.53 Saturn |
Designed in 1996. 300 gr bullet at 3010 FPS. Energy exceeds 6000 lbs! |
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9.5x47Rmm |
Obsolete. Dates to the 1880's. |
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9.5x57mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer |
Introduced in 1910. 270 gr to 286 gr bullets at 2150 FPS to 2040 FPS. Apparently obsolete. |
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9.5x60Rmm Turkish Mauser |
Adopted by Turkey in 1887 for use in the Model M87 Mauser bolt-action rifle. 284 gr to 290 gr bullets at 1758 FPS to 1500 FPS. Obsolete. |
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9.5x73mm Miller-Greiss |
Created perhaps 1910 to 1920. Obsolete. 271 gr to 2670 FPS. |
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9.65 Browning Automatic Colt |
This cartridge is also known as the 9.8 Colt Auto Pistol and was developed by Colt in about 1912, probably for the Model 1911 pistol. Only a very few Colt pistols chambered in 9.8mm were ever made, and the cartridge was not introduced in this country. The 9.8mm Colt is a true .38-caliber with a bullet diameter that varies from 0.378- to 0.381-inch and weighs 130 grains. This chambering is long obsolete and 9.8mm cartridges are collector's items. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1000 fps, and 289 lbs of energy. Also called 9.8mm Automatic Colt. |
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9.8mm Automatic Colt |
This cartridge is also known as the 9.8 Colt Auto Pistol and was developed by Colt in about 1912, probably for the Model 1911 pistol. Only a very few Colt pistols chambered in 9.8mm were ever made, and the cartridge was not introduced in this country. The 9.8mm Colt is a true .38-caliber with a bullet diameter that varies from 0.378- to 0.381-inch and weighs 130 grains. This chambering is long obsolete and 9.8mm cartridges are collector's items. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1000 fps, and 289 lbs of energy. Also called 9.65 Browning Automatic Colt. |
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9mm Action Express |
Created in 1988. 115 gr to 124 gr bullets at 1825 FPS to 1225 FPS. A potential good self defense and field cartridge. |
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9mm Bayard Long |
This cartridge is for the 1910 Model Bergmann-Bayard automatic pistol, which was the official Danish military sidearm for many years. The cartridge is quite similar to the .38 Automatic, but longer. Typically 125 gr. FMJ, 1120 fps, and 352 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Bergmann-Bayard Long |
This cartridge is for the 1910 Model Bergmann-Bayard automatic pistol, which was the official Danish military sidearm for many years. The cartridge is quite similar to the .38 Automatic, but longer. Typically 125 gr. FMJ, 1120 fps, and 352 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Browning Long |
This Browning-designed pistol cartridge was popular in Europe, but never adopted by American manufacturers. In size, it is a shortened .38 Automatic, and in power is between the .380 and .38 Colt Automatic. Typically 110 gr. FMJ, 1100 fps, and 300 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Centerfire |
0.354-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 105-gauge. Recently available in Europe. Pest control shell. |
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9mm Federal |
The 9mm Federal was developed by Federal Cartridge Co. and first appeared in its 1989 ammunition catalog. It is a rimmed version of the 9mm Luger, intended for use in revolvers. The first handgun specifically chambered for it was the Charter Arms Pit Bull revolver, which was also introduced in 1989. Shortly after its introduction, Charter Arms went out of business and no other manufacturer chambered this cartridge. Typically 115 JHP, 1280 fps, and 420 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Glisenti |
Adopted for the Italian Model 1910 Glisenti auto pistol, the 9mm Glisenti was also used in other pistols and submachineguns. It was the official Italian pistol cartridge in World War I and II, and is similar in physical measurement to the 9mm Luger, but is not loaded as heavily. The 9mm Glisenti is in about the same class as the .38 Automatic and is not quite as powerful as the standard 9mm Luger. Typically 124 gr. FMJ, 1050 fps, and 308 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Kurz |
This cartridge was designed by John Browning and introduced in Europe by FN of Belgium in 1912 as the 9mm Browning Short, and was added to the Colt Pocket Automatic line in 1908. Typically 90 gr. JHP, 1000 fps, and 200 lbs of energy. Also called .380 Automatic, .380 ACP, and 9x17mm. |
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9mm Luger |
The 9mm Luger, or 9mm Parabellum, was introduces in 1902 with the Luger automatic pistol. In 1985, the 9mm Luger was adopted as the official military cartridge by U.S. Armed Forces. Typically 115-147 gr. FMJ and JHP, 975-1500 fps, and 294-465 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Luger +P |
The 9mm Luger, or 9mm Parabellum, was introduces in 1902 with the Luger automatic pistol. In 1985, the 9mm Luger was adopted as the official military cartridge by U.S. Armed Forces. Typically 115-147 gr. FMJ and JHP, 975-1500 fps, and 294-465 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Mauser |
Introduced in 1908, this cartridge was developed for the "Export Model" Mauser auto pistol. Both cartridge and pistol had a relatively short life and were discontinued in 1914 with the outbreak of World War I. Today, the 9mm Mauser is a collector's item. It is more powerful than the 9mm Luger and has an edge on the .38 Colt Super Automatic Typically 128 gr. FMJ, 1362 fps, and 534 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Rimfire |
0.354-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 105-gauge. In use 1920 - 1927. Pest control shell. |
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9mm Russian Makarov |
This is the current Russian military cartridge used in the Makarov and Stechkin auto-pistols. It was adopted shortly after the end of World War II, and its design may have been inspired by an experiment German cartridge called the 9mm Ultra. The Soviet 9mm Ultra. The Soviet 9mm pistol cartridge is intermediate in size and power between the .380 Automatic and the 9mm Luger. Typically 95 gr. FMJ or JHP, 1060 fps, and 237 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Steyr |
The standard Austrian military pistol cartridge for the Steyr Model 1912 auto pistol, the case is approximately 23mm long, as compared to the 9mm Luger, which is 19mm. Typically 116 gr. FMJ, 1200 fps, and 370 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Ultra |
This cartridge was designed for the Walther PP Super semi-auto pistol introduced in 1972-73. Typically 123 gr. FMJ, 1070 fps, and 350 lbs of energy. |
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9mm Winchester Magnum |
The 9mm Winchester Magnum was listed in the 1988 Winchester-Western Sporting Arms and Ammunition Catalog. It is one of two cartridges developed by Winchester for stainless steel Wildey gas-operated semi-automatic pistol. The pistol and cartridge are intended primarily for silhouette competition, but have an obvious field application for hunting small to medium game or big game in the hands of an expert. The 9mm Winchester Magnum bears some resemblance to the older 9mm Mauser cartridge and develops roughly comparable ballistics. Typically 115 gr. FMJ, 1475 fps, and 556 lbs of energy. |
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9x17mm |
This cartridge was designed by John Browning and introduced in Europe by FN of Belgium in 1912 as the 9mm Browning Short, and was added to the Colt Pocket Automatic line in 1908. Typically 90 gr. JHP, 1000 fps, and 200 lbs of energy. Also called .380 Automatic, .380 ACP, and 9mm Kurz. |
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9x19mm Parabellum |
The 9mm Luger, or 9mm Parabellum, was introduces in 1902 with the Luger automatic pistol. In 1985, the 9mm Luger was adopted as the official military cartridge by U.S. Armed Forces. Typically 115-147 gr. FMJ and JHP, 975-1500 fps, and 294-465 lbs of energy. |
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9x21mm |
In many countries such as Italy, Mexico and France, it is illegal for private citizens to own semi-automatic pistols in military chamberings such as the 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger). Faced with a strong demand for a powerful, semi-automatic pistol in a non-military chambering, the 9x21mm cartridge was developed in the mid-1980s. Its case is 2mm longer than the 9x19mm Parabellum. Overall loaded length is, therefore, the same as the 9mm Luger cartridge, offering the same ballistic results. Typically 124 gr. FMJ, 1110 fps, and 340 lbs of energy. |
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9x23 Winchester |
Winchester introduces this catridge early in 1996, announcing it at the NRA convention. This chambering was designed to meet a specific requirement of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) competition, and is not well known outside that discipline. Typically 124 gr. JHP, 1455 fps, and 580 lbs of energy. |
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9x25mm Dillon |
Created in 1988. 100 gr to 130 gr bullets at 1769 FPS to 1479 FPS. Used for IPSC shooting. |
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9x56mm Mannlicher-Shoenauer |
Introduced in 1900. 200 gr to 280 gr bullets at 2110 FPS to 1850 FPS. Obsolete. |
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9x57mm Mauser |
Obsolete. 205 gr to 281 gr bullets at 2423 FPS to 1920 FPS. |
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9x63mm |
Introduced around 1905. Obsolete. 231 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2510 FPS to 2390 FPS. |
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9x70Rmm Mauser |
Obsolete. 217 gr to 314 gr bullets at 2477 FPS to 1900 FPS. |
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9x71mm Peterlongo |
Obsolete. 184 gr bullet at 2575 FPS. |
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Collath Gauges |
Available in 0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 gauge. Dates to the early 1900's in Europe. The 1 gauge is a bit smaller than a 12 gauge. Cataloged as late as 1911. Collectables. |
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EABCO 6.5mm BR Magnum |
Created in 1996. 100 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2877 FPS to 2401 FPS. Works well for large game such as moose or elk when using bonded core or partition bullets.. |
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R-2 Lovell |
Created in about 19378. 45 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3280 FPS to 3050 FPS. Displaced by the .222 Remington. |