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The caliber of a firearm projectile is measured in thousandths of an inch. A .22 would be a actually be .223 of an inch for .22 rim fire, or .224 of an inch for such as a .223 Remington. A .9mm or a .380 Auto would be .355 of an inch. A .38 or .357 Magnum would measure .375 of an inch. A .40 S&W or a 10mm auto would measure .401 of an inch. Generally the larger the number the larger the caliber.
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Which caliber is bigger a 5.56 or a 30 caliber?
A 5.56mm is the same thing as a .225 caliber. If you do the math, a 30 caliber is MUCH bigger!
Is a 38 caliber bigger than a 40 caliber?
No
Is 308 caliber bigger than a 223 caliber?
Yes. Significantly.
Which is bigger 357 or 40 caliber?
40
Is a 45 caliber bigger than a 40?
Yes, a 45 caliber bullet is bigger than a 40 caliber bullet. A .45 is0.45 inches wide in diameter and a .40 is 0.4 inches in diameter.
Is Ak-47 caliber bigger than a 45 caliber?
No. The AK-47 fires the 7.62x39mm round, which is of the .30 caliber, smaller than the .45 caliber.
What advantage to 54 Caliber verse 50 Caliber?
Bigger hole lets out more blood
What is the difference between a 357 caliber and a 40 caliber?
the 40 cal is a little bigger then the 357
What is bigger a 177 caliber Crosman BB or a 177 caliber Daisy BB?
They are both the same size. .177
What is the difference between 223 and 5.62 caliber?
5.62 is bigger
How much kick back does a pistol have?
Depends on the caliber being shot. Small caliber, little kick back. Larger caliber bigger kick back...
Why was the 45 caliber semi-automatic pistol created?
For use in WW1. A bigger caliber was needed for close combat fighting!
