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Caliber refers to the diameter of the bullet and the diameter of a firearm's barrel. Even within a single caliber, there are several variations: .38 special is different ammunition than .380 ACP (9mm short) which is different than .38 Long Colt, which is different than .38 Short Colt which is different than .357 Magnum, which is different than 9mm parabellum. These differences have to do with the size & shape of the cartridge (brass) and how the firearm is designed to shoot it. All of those calibers mentioned above are roughly the same diameter though.
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What is a 25 caliber?
A type of ammunition.
What caliber ammunition is least expensive next to 22 caliber?
air rifle
What is the equivalent of 7.62 mm ammunition?
.30 caliber.
Can you use 9mm ammunition with a 38 caliber revolver?
No
Can 40 caliber ammunition be fired in 10mm firearms?
DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What caliber ammunition can 38 special substitute for?
.357
Will a 32 caliber shoot any other ammunition?
No
What kind of ammunition do large caliber rifles use?
Could you be a little more specific? There are lots of rifles considered large caliber, therefore there are all sorts of ammunition.
What does 30.06 caliber mean?
It denotes a type of 30 caliber ammunition adopted by the Military in 1906.
What type off rifles are caliber 7.62x59?
The 7.62x59 ammunition is a surplus ammunition used in the Mosin Nagant
What is the ammunition for a hi standard 38 caliber?
It is marked on the barrel.
Who manufactures 22 caliber CD ammunition?
No one that I am aware of.
