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January 18, 2006, 11:13 PM
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Handgun Caliber Chart
As a complete newby I am wondering if anyone has a handgun pistol caliber chart or could at least list gun calibers from smallest to largest. I especially am confused with, for example, .380 vs .38 calibers and the magnum loads. Thanks for your patience with me!
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January 18, 2006, 11:22 PM
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The names and numbers assigned to the different cartridges don't really follow any rhyme or reason.
Generally speaking, the numerical designation of a cartridge has to due with either bullet or bore diameter. I say generally because there is all sorts of rounding numbers up and down. Then some numbers are used because they sound good. Cartridges of the World is a great reference for rookies. Just about every small arms cartridge ever made is in it. |
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January 19, 2006, 12:08 AM
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This isn't a complete list, but in general.
.17 HMR .22 short .22 Long Rifle (LR) .25 .32 .357 Mag .38 (revolver) .380 auto/ 9mm Kurtz .38 Super 9mm Luger/Parabellum/9X19 9X23 .40 SW .41 Mag .44 Mag .45 Auto/ACP .45 Colt (revolver) .50 AE That's off the top of my head. Feel free to add to the list or correct me if I'm wrong. IMO: the big three are 9, .40, and .45 |
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January 19, 2006, 06:58 AM
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add this cartridges to the list:
.17hm2 .17 mach 2 4,6x30 5,6x28 .22magnum 7,62x25 8mm nambu 9x21 9x25 dillon 10mm 10mm magnum (longer 10mm) .357sig .38casull .400corbon .440corbon .454Casull .460S&W .460rowland .475linebaugh .480Ruger .50GI .500 S&W .500Linebaugh maximum .500 Wyoming |
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January 19, 2006, 01:36 PM
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Please define smallest to largest. Do you mean velocity, "knock-down", or length-width? Because a .17HMR is longer than a .45 acp, so therefore in some eyes, is bigger. A .40SW is bigger in girth than a .357 mag, but if I had only one shot, I would take the mag.
I may not be able to help with this list to a great extent, but you should at least clarify your request for the others. Also, welcome to the sport, it is an addiction so beware! 7.62
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January 19, 2006, 02:12 PM
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Here is a chart
Not very complete I am afraid, but it gives you some comparisons.
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January 19, 2006, 05:39 PM
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January 19, 2006, 06:27 PM
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go to www.ammoguide.com and register for free and you can compare cartriges side by side to see their size.
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January 19, 2006, 07:12 PM
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January 19, 2006, 07:30 PM
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January 19, 2006, 10:41 PM
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The "Modern Reloading [Second Edition] Richard Lee" Reloading Manual's index on page 716 lists Cartridges smallest to largest by caliber and page number for look-up. The cartridges drawings on the data pages are shown in dimensions very near to actual size. I find it a great resource for that very purpose.
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January 19, 2006, 11:19 PM
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Thanks to everybody who has weighed in so far. Specifically I was thinking in terms of caliber itself. But 7.62 brings up so many pertinent points to consider that hadn't crossed my mind as of yet. I have so much to learn...
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January 20, 2006, 11:14 AM
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Well, in that case.........
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January 22, 2006, 10:09 AM
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what the 40 S & W could have been.....
Let's NOT forget the marvelous 41 Action Express (even though everyone else has).
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January 22, 2006, 10:31 AM
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And now the chart:
2mm Colibri (Smallest available cartridge. Caliber is exactely 2.7mm) 3mm Colibri .17HM2 .17HMR 4.25mm Liliput .22 BB .22 CB .22 short .22 long .22 L.R .22 L.R Stinger (Slightly longer case, hot .22 rimfire hunting load.) .22 WRF .22 Magnum .22 Magnum SHOT .22 Hornet 4.6x30mm (Mp7) 5.6x28mm (Five Seven) .25ACP 7.62x25mm (Tokarev TT) 7.63mm Mauser 7.65mm Luger .30 Carbine (RBH) .32 S&W Long .32 H&R Magnum .32 ACP .32-20 Winchester 8mm Nambu (Nambu pistol) 9mm Flobert 9mm Makarov 9mm Luger SHOT 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 9x20mm Browning long 9x21 9x23 Winchester 9x25 Dillon 9mm Super comp .357 Sig .357 Mag .357 Mag SHOT .357 Maximum .375 Super Magnum .38 Super .38 Super Comp .38-40 .38 S&W .38 Special .38 Casull .380 ACP (.380 Auto, 9mm Kurz) .40 S&W .40 Super (Triton) .400 cor-bon 10mm Auto 10mm Magnum (longer 10mm, experimental) .41 AE .41 Magnum .414 Super Magnum .44-40 Winchester .44 Special .44 Magnum .44 Auto mag .440 cor-bon .444 Marlin (BFR) .445 Super Mag. .45 ACP .45 Super (Triton) .45 GAP .45 Long Colt .45 Winchester Magnum .450 Marlin (BFR) .454 casull .45-70 (BFR) .460 XVR (S&W) .475 Linebaugh .475 Wildey mag. .480 Ruger .50 GI .50 AE .500 S&W ''special'' (light load) .500 S&W .500 Wyoming Express .500 Linebaugh Maximum .50 Beowulf (chambered in a special BFR) Forgot something? Last edited by Moloch; January 22, 2006 at 02:21 PM. |
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January 22, 2006, 10:36 AM
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Go to select sizes and it will give you some idea, although the mm loads are listed seperately from the other calibers.
http://www.natchezss.com/ammo.cfm?ca...TOKEN=36033454
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January 22, 2006, 01:30 PM
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good list, moloch, but yes, you need to add .38 super, .38 super comp, .38-40, 9mm super comp, .400 corbon, .440 corbon, .45-70 govt and .450 marlin (in the BFR; since you have .50 beo), .40 triton super, .45 super/triton super, .445 supermag, and .475 Wildey magnum. (And, perhaps indicate that .380 acp is also known as .380 auto, 9mm corto, 9mm browning short, & 9mm kurz. And "10mm" is technically known as "10mm auto"). Also, does the .500 S&W magnum "light/special" loading have a name yet?
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January 22, 2006, 02:06 PM
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@ firstFreedom:
Thank you. New calibers added to the list.  I've read that the .500S&W light is called .500 Special, but I dont know exactely. Are there any other 8mm cartridges? |
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January 22, 2006, 03:17 PM
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The 357, 41, 44 and the other Revolver rounds.
cje1980 Said:
Sure it comes close in velocity but the 357Mag has it beat in penetration. You can load or buy from DT, a 158gr. 357Mag load that does 1400+fps. The 125gr. can be pushed to 1600-1700fps. In reality most of the 155gr. 40S&W tend to be in the 1150-1180fps range and those are hot 40S&W loads, while the 158gr. 357Mag loads tend to be 1200-1220fps range plus the benefit of better penetration. These are merely standard power loads and not even on the hot side. You can even hunt deer with 158gr. 357Mag loads. HQ say's The loads for the revolver are usually out of a longer barrel and are more potent. If you have the same velocity and # of grains of bullet weight, you are talking apples and apples. Vary or change and now you are talking apples and oranges. Revolver's are like bolt action's in rifles. Semi autos are just that. Different in respects to the ability of power and higher pressures. I like the Revolvers and I like the Autos, some are better for some jobs and some are not as good. It comes down to preference, bullet placement. Simple as that. (equal in all way's) I was talking to a guy at the range and said his 50 AE Desert Eagle did not kick like my 44 cal SBH, one of the reasons he went to the DE, more power and less recoil. The Wildly is one of the better Semi autos you can dial um in. Roy Reali, lets go shooting again. HQ |
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January 23, 2006, 06:17 AM
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But stick with the 45 Mag version.........:barf:
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February 9, 2006, 10:36 AM
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New Pistol Caliber List
This list is calibers in order of number not size,
2mm Colibri (2.7mm) 3mm Colibri .17HM2 .17HMR 4.25mm Liliput .22 BB .22 CB .22 short .22 long .22 L.R .22 WRF .22 Magnum .22 Magnum SHOT .22 Hornet 4.6x30mm 5.7x28mm 5.45x18mm Russian .25ACP (6.35mm) 7.62x38 Nagant Revolver 7.62x25mm (Tokarev) 7.63mmx25 (.30 Mauser) 7.65mmx21 (.30 Luger) 7.65 French Long .30 Carbine (RBH) .32 Long Colt .32 Short Colt .32 Smith and Wesson .32 S&W Long/ Colt New Police .32 H&R Magnum .32 Auto/.32 ACP (7.65 Browning) .32-20 Winchester 8mm Nambu 9mm Browning Long 9mm Flobert 9mm Corto 9mm FAR 9mm Makarov (9x18) 9mm Ultra (9x18) 9mm Luger SHOT 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 9mm Winchester Magnum 9x20mm Browning long 9x21 IMI 9x23 Winchester 9x23 Largo 9x25 Dillon 9x25 Mauser 9mm Super comp .357 Sig .357 Mag .357 Mag SHOT .357 Auto Magnum .357 Special Magnum .357 Remington Maximum .375 Atomic (Ruger) .375 Super Magnum .38 Super .38 Super Comp .38-40 Winchester .38 Colt New Police .38 S&W .38 Long Colt .38 Short Colt .38 Special .38 Casull .380 ACP (.380 Auto, 9mm Kurtz) 9.8 Colt Auto .40 S&W .40 Super (Triton) .400 Cor-bon .401 Bobcat (1.29”) .401 Bobcat (1.40”) 10mm Auto 10mm Rimmed Magnum .41 AE .41 Avenger .41 Remington Magnum .414 Super Magnum .44-40 Winchester .44 Special .44 Magnum .44 Auto mag .44 Smith and Wesson Russian .44 Smith and Wesson .440 cor-bon .444 Marlin (BFR) .445 Super Mag. 11.35mm Schouboe .45 Smith and Wesson Schofield .45 Auto Rim .45 ACP .45 Super (Triton) .45 GAP .45/50 Kodiak .450 SMC .45 Winchester Magnum .450 Marlin (BFR) .450 Bonecrusher .454 Casull .455 Webley MKII .455 Webley MK I .458 Devastator .45 Long Colt .45-70 (BFR) .460 Rowland .460 XVR (S&W Magnum) .475 Linebaugh .475 Wildey mag. .480 Ruger .50 GI .50 AE .500 S&W Special .500 S&W Magnum .500 Wyoming Express .500 Linebaugh Maximum .50 Beowulf
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February 9, 2006, 01:06 PM
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And to make things confusing the:
380 is actually .356 38 is .357 44 is .429 45 is .452 or .454 (bullet diameter) |
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I know this is an old thread, but very cool list.
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 OH! I get to use my ZOMBIE flash animation!! 2006 thread back from the dead. Could add the .41 Long Colt to the list.
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