Caliber

Ammo with a primer located in the center of the cartridge base, used in most rifles and handguns.

A more powerful ammunition load with extra powder, yielding higher velocities and energy for larg...

A measurement of a bullet’s kinetic energy at impact, indicating stopping power for hunting.

A self-contained unit of ammunition with primer, propellant, bullet/shot, and casing.

The speed of a projectile as it exits the barrel, measured in feet per second (fps); higher veloc...

The kinetic energy of a projectile at the instant it leaves the barrel; higher muzzle energy ofte...

A short-barreled firearm (pistol or revolver) designed for one-handed operation; often requires s...

The metal tube through which a projectile travels when a firearm is fired; length and rifling aff...

A bullet design featuring a cavity in the tip for controlled expansion, increasing its effectiven...

The ratio of a bullet’s weight to its cross-sectional area; higher sectional density often transl...

A short, large-caliber rifle designed for quick handling and performance in thick cover.

The parts of a cartridge: primer, propellant (powder), projectile (bullet), and casing.

Cartridges or shells containing primer, powder, projectile, and casing.