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It depends on several factors, the main one being the propellant charge.

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Q: What is the range of a .40 caliber bullet?
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Can a 40 bullet fit 32 gun?

If you mean a .40 caliber bullet in a .32 caliber gun- no. The bullet would be 8 thousandths of inch too large to fit in the gun. Caliber refers to the diameter of the bullet, so a .40 caliber bullet is ABOUT .40 inches across, and a .32 bullet ABOUT .32 inches across.


What is the maximum effective range of a 45 caliber bullet?

The maximum effective range of a .45 caliber bullet is approximately 120 meters.


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.


Which caliber is from largest to smallest a 380 caliber a 32 caliber and a 40 caliber?

.40 S&W cartridge, bullet diameter = .401" .380 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .355-.356" .32 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .311 - .312"


What is the caliber bullet?

Caliber is in reference to the diameter of the bullet. A .40 (which is what I have) is .40 inches in diameter. A .50 caliber is .50 inches in diameter (half an inch). So a caliber is the inches in diameter. Not including the 9mm which I cannot stand


How old is a 32-40 caliber bullet?

1884


Can you use a 9mm bullet in a 40 caliber gun?

No


How old is a 32 40 caliber bullet?

1884


How many bullets can a 40 caliber holds?

The correct term is cartridge, not bullet- and the answer will depend on WHICH .40 caliber pistol.


What is the difference between a 40 caliber and 50 caliber bullet?

Size and relative power. A .40 caliber bullet is .40 of an inch and the entire cartridge is 28.8 millimeters long. A .50 caliber (handgun) bullet is .50 of an inch and the entire cartridge is 40.99 millimeters long. The .50 caliber has more powder, more velocity, and more muzzle energy.


What does caliber mean in relation to bullets?

Caliber means the diameter of the bullet. A .40 caliber cartridge has a bullet that is .40 inches in diameter. A 9mm cartridge has a bullet that is 9 millimeters in diameter. Yup...reminds me of Joe the Human Cannonball at the circus...Poor Joe died but they couldn't find a replacement of his caliber.


Can you shoot a 357 sig bullet from a 40 caliber revolver?

No.