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I found this chart that some of you may like
Cartridges of the World - Current and Obsolete
Rifle or Pistol Calibers Definitions
R 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum Reintroduced in 2008. 30 gr bullet at 2300 fops. Good varmint and small game cartridge.
R .10 Eichelberger Long Rifle Created in 1999 by necking down a .22 LR case. 7.2 gr bullets at 2160 FPS. The smallest wildcat cartridge known to exist at this time. Very labor intensive and may only be loaded once.
R .10 Eichelberger Pup Created in 1999. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3615 FPS to 3134 FPS. For small game from 75 to 100 yards.
R .10 Eichelberger Squirrel Created prior to 1999. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3924 FPS to 3290 FPS. For small game to 100 yards.
R .12 Cooper Created in 1996. 10 gr and 11.5 gr bullets at 3770 FPS to 3500 FPS. Suitable for small game and target shooting.
R .12 Eichelberger Carbine Created in 1997. 10 gr and 11.5 gr bullets at 4390 FPS to 4145 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .12 Eichelberger LR Created in 1982 using a necked down .22 LR case. 10 gr bullet at 2810 FPS. Very labor intensive and may only be loaded once. For small game and target shooting.
R .12 Eichelberger Winchester Rimfire Magnum Created in 1982. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3924 FPS to 3290 FPS. Uses .22 WRM cases as a starting point. Labor intensive to form the neck down to .12 caliber and may be loaded only once.
R .14 Cooper Created in 1993. 10 gr to 15 gr bullets at 3895 FPS to 3487 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .14 Eichelberger Bee Created in 1980. 13 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4124 FPS to 3634 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .14 Eichelberger Dart Created in 1983. 10 gr to 13 gr bullets at 2967 FPS to 2692 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .14 Jet Junior Created sometime before 1998. 10 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4570 FPS to 3479 FPS. For small game and target shooting up to 100 yards.
R .14 Walker Hornet Designed by David Walker. 10 gr to 15 gr bullets at 4198 FPS to 3737 FPS. For small game at short range.
R .14-222 Created about 1985. 11.4 gr bullet at 4465 FPS to 4200 FPS. For small varmints at short ranges.
R .14-222 Eichelberger Created in 1978. 13 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4368 FPS to 3959 FPS.
R .17 Ackley Hornet Created in the early 1950's. 25 gr bullets at 710 to 510 FPS. Effective and accurate out to 200 yards on varmints.
R .17 Ackley Improved Bee Created in the 1950's. 20 gr to 25 gr bullets at 3845 FPS to 3180 FPS. A good 200 to 225 yard varmint load.
R .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire Introduced in 2002. 17 gr bullet at 2550 FPS. Considerably flatter shooting than the .22 Magnum. Accuracy and grouping is excellent.
R .17 Mach 2 Introduced in 2004. Higher velocity and flatter shooting than the .22 LR. 17 gr bullet at 2100 FPS. Plinking, varminting, small game.
R .17 Mach IV Introduced by the O'Brian Rifle Co. 25 gr bullets at 3850 FPS to 3600 FPS. A good varmint load out to 250 yards.
R .17 Remington Introduced in 1971 for the Remington 700 bolt action rifle. 20 gr to 25 gr bullets at 4250 FPS to 3800 FPS. High speed varmint cartridge for relatively short range use.
R .17-222 Dates to about 1957 and possibly earlier. Performance about the same as the .17 Remington commercial load.
R .19 Badger Developed about 2001. 27 gr and 32 gr bullets at 3775 FPS to 3550 FPS. A reliable flat shooting load out to 300 yards for varmints.
R .19 Calhoon Developed about 1997. 27 gr to 40 gr bullets at 3610 FPS to 3060 FPS. Significant range of 250 to 350 yards.
R .19-223 Calhoon Created in 1997. 32 gr to 44 gr bullets at 4025 FPS to 3670 FPS. Offers less recoil and flatter shooting than the .223 Remington.
R .204 Ruger Introduced in 2004 by Hornady-Ruger as a varmint and target round. This is the fastest production cartridge ever offered. 32 gr to 40 gr bullets at 4225 FPS to 3774 FPS. Performs best in 26 inch barrels with 1 in 12 inch twist rate.
SG .20-Caliber Wingo 0.200-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 582-gauge. Dates to the 1970's for indoor Wingo skeet-shooting.
R .218 Bee Introduced by Winchester in 1938 for the Model 65 lever action rifle. 40 gr to 55 gr bullets at 2800 FPS to 2500 FPS. Very economical small game and varmint cartridge.
R .218 Mashburn Bee Created about 1940. 40 gr to 50 gr bullets at 3300 FPS. Popular until the .222 Remington was introduced. Still a very accurate varmint cartridge.
R .219 Donaldson Wasp Originated in 1937. 45 gr to 50 gr bullets at 3780 FPS to 3370 FPS. Many benchrest matches have been won with the .219 Wasp.
R .219 Zipper The .219 Zipper was brought out in 1937 by Winchetser for its Model 64 lever-action rifle, which was a modernization of the Model 94. Since it was designed for tubular magazines, all factory-loaded mmunition is furnished with flat- or round-nosed bullets, and this causes rapid velocity loss. Typically 45-60 gr. SP, 3100-3600 fps, and 1150-1450 lbs of energy.
R .22 Accelerator Introduced by Remington in 1977 for the .30-06 and the .30-30 and .308 in later years. It is a 55 grain sabot round that moves at over 4000 FPS. Versatile for the .30-06 shooter since he or she can shoot varmints with the .22 accelerator without any modifications other than chambering a round.
R .22 BB Cap Bulleted Breech Cap (BB Cap) originated in 1845 for the Flaubert indoor target rifle. Indoor shooting and small rodent load.
R .22 BR Remington Dates back to about 1963. 53 gr to 60 gr bullets at 3653 FPS to 3455 FPS. Extremely accurate and makes a good varmint round as well as for benchrest shooting.
R .22 CB Cap Conical Bullet Cap (CB Cap) is a cross between the .22 BB Cap and the .22 Short. 29 gr bullet at 727 FPS to 830 FPS. Indoor shooting and small rodent load.
R .22 Cheetah Originated in the late 1970's. 50 gr to 55 gr bullets at 4258 FPS to 4090 FPS. Very accurate out to 300 yards and a very effective varmint loading.
R .22 Extra Long Obsolete. Introduced in about 1880. Not noted for great accuracy.
R .22 Extra Long Centerfire (Maynard) The .22 Extra Long centerfire is one of a series of cartridges for the Model 1882 Maynard single-shot hunting and gallery rifles. It is, in effect, a centerfire version of the .22 rimfire Extra Long. It was replaced by the longer .22 centerfires and the .22 WCF. Typically 45 gr. Lead, 1100 fps, and 122 lbs of energy.
R .22 High-Power Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 High-Power and .22 Imp.
R .22 Hornet Developed in the late 1920's at the Springfield Armory. Achieved meteoric fame and popularity. 35 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2400 FPS. Remains popular, but pales in comparison to the .223 and .22-250.
R .22 ILARCO .22 Short Magnum Rimfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1987 by Winchester for Illinois Arms Company. Now a collector's item.
R .22 Imp Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 Savage High-Power and .22 High-Power.
R .22 K Hornet Created in 1940. 45 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 2700 FPS. Suitable for the same small game and varmints as the .218 Bee.
R .22 Long Listed since 1871. Only a notch above the performance of the .22 Short cartridge.
R .22 Long Rifle Available since 1887. The most accurate and highly developed of any rimfire cartridge. Good for small game, rodents, varmints, target and tournament shooting, at relatively close ranges; about 75 yards is the furthest reliable killing range. Always remember that the .22LR is capable of killing humans and thus not a plaything.
R .22 Newton Designed about 1912. 70 gr and 90 gr bullets at 3250 FPS to 3100 FPS. Would be a satisfactory deer, antelope, or similar game loading.
R .22 PPC Developed in 1974. PPC stands for developers Palmisano and Pindell Cartridge. Primarily a benchrest cartridge, but used as a varmint round in later years. 40 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3560 FPS to 3200 FPS. Works well with 1 in 14 inch twist barrels.
P .22 Reed Express Developed in 2004. 30 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2782 FPS to 2401 FPS. For varminting and self-defense.
R .22 Remington Automatic Obsolete. Introduced in 1914 and discontinued in 1928.
P .22 Remington Jet Magnum The .22 Remington Jet, also known as the .22 Center Fire Magnum, was introduced jointly by Remington and Smith & Wesson. The S&W Model 53 revolver is the only revolver ever to chamber this cartridge, and it was discontinued in 1971. The .22 Jet is based on a necked-down .357 Magnum case. It is strictly a hunting number intended to provide high velocity and flat trajectory in the field. Typically 40gr. HP, 2400 fps, and 535 lbs of energy.
R .22 Savage High-Power Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 High-Power and .22 Imp.
R .22 Short Introduced in 1857 for the SOW First Model revolver. 27 gr bullet at 1164 FPS. Still a lethal cartridge at close ranges, so be careful not to judge by its small size.
R .22 Short 40 Grain Obsolete
R .22 Stinger Including other names such as Spitfire, Yellow Jacket, Super-Max, Xpediter, etc. Based on reducing the weight of the hollowpoint round from 36 gr to 30 gr to increase velocities. 29 gr to 36 gr bullets at 1680 FPS to 1410 FPS. Best when fired from rifle vs handgun to achieve the intended greater velocities. Better performance than the .22LR but possibly not enough to justify the added expense.
R .22 Taranah Hornet Created in 2000. 40 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2831 FPS to 2489 FPS. Ideal small game cartridge as it shoots flat, has a mild recoil, and offers excellent accuracy.
R .22 Waldog Created in 1980. 52 gr bullet at XXXX FPS. An effort to develop a super accurate benchrest cartridge.
R .22 Winchester Automatic Obsolete. Now a collector's item.
R .22 Winchester Centerfire (.22 WCF) The .22 WCF was introduced in 1885 as one of the original cartridges for the famous Winchester single-shot rifle, first manufactured that year. It is the predecessor of the .22 Hornet. Typically 45 gr. SP or Lead, 1500 fps, and 240 lbs of energy.
R .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Introduced in 1959, it is a longer and more powerful version of the obsolete .22 WRF. 40 gr bullet at 1900 FPS. Useful out to 125 yards on varmints and small game.
R .22 Winchester Rimfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1890 for the Model 1890 pump or slide action rifle. A special run was made in 1986 and 1995, probably for collectors.
R .220 Swift Developed by Winchester and introduced in 1935 for the Model 54 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 60 gr bullets at 4400 FPS to 3400 FPS. May be the best varmint cartridge made.
R .220 Weatherby Rocket Developed in 1943 by Roy Weatherby, it is the only Weatherby development not offered with loaded ammunition or even empty cases. 50 gr and 55 gr bullets at 1775 FPS to 1820 FPS. This was not a very popular cartridge, thus no Weatherby rifles chambered for this round. But, it is important because it gave way to Roy Weatherby going into business and launching his Weatherby line of fine rifles.
R .220 Wotkyns-Wilson Arrow Dates to the 1940's. 45 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3985 FPS to 3510 FPS. Comparable to the .220 Swift.
P .221 Remington Fireball This cartridge was introduces early in 1963 for the Remington XP-100 bolt-action, a single-shot pistol based on a shortened, lightened 700 series rifle action. The .221 Fireball follows the modern design in .22-caliber high-velocity pistol cartridges for small game and varmint hunting at long range. The rimless case is a shortened version of the .222 Remington. Typically 50 gr. SP, 2650 fps, and 780 lbs of energy.
R .222 Remington Introduced by Remington in 1950 for the 722 bolt action rifle, and later the Remington 700. 35 gr to 60 gr bullets at 3591 FPS to 2900 FPS. Used for benchrest, varmint, and small game.
R .222 Remington Magnum The .222 Remington Magnum was originally developed as an experimental military cartridge in a cooperative effort between Remington and Springfield Arsenal. Since it was never adopted by the military, Remington introduced it as a sporting round in 1958. Typically 40-60 gr. SP, 3000-3800 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy.
R .22-250 Remington Introduced in 1965 by Remington for the Remington 700 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 70 gr bullets at 4000 FPS to 3300 FPS. One of the best balanced and flexible .22 centerfire cartridges and the most popular of the long range .22 varmint cartridges.
R .223 Remington Previously covered.
R .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum Announced in 2002 to give new life to the .223 family of chamberings. 55 gr and 64 gr bullets at 3850 FPS and 3600 FPS. Suitable for long range varmints and small game.
R .224 Texas Trophy Hunter Created in 1998. 55 gr to 79 gr bullets at 3985 FPS to 3510 FPS. Specifically made for whitetail deer hunting.
R .224 Weatherby Magnum The Weatherby line of proprietary cartridges was somewhat incomplete for the lack of an ultra-velocity .22. The .224 Weatherby lies basically between the .223 Remington and the .220 Swift. It is an excelent long-range varmint cartridge with performance similar to the .22-250 Remington. Typically 40-60 gr. SP, 3500-4100 fps, and 15001525- lbs of energy.
R .225 Winchester Announced by Winchester in 1964 for the Model 70 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 70 gr bullets at 4020 FPS to 3000 FPS. Made somewhat obsolete by the introduction of the .22-250 by Remington in 1965.
P .226 JDJ Designed in 1979 by JD Jones. It is an improved .225 Winchester. 50 gr to 63 gr bullets at 2864 FPS to 2831 FPS. For small game such as peccary.
R .228 Ackley Magnum Dates to about 1938. 70 gr and 90 gr bullets at 3650 FPS to 3480 FPS. Designed as a combination big game and varmint cartridge. Has seen limited popularity.
R .240 Hawk Designed by Fred Zeglin. 60 gr to 87 gr bullets at 3968 FPS to 3954 FPS. Long range varmint cartridge.
R .240 Magnum Flanged and Rimless Introduced in the early 1920's. 100 gr bullet at 2900 FPS. Similar in performance to the .243 Winchester.
R .240 Weatherby Magnum Added to the Weatherby lineup in 1968. 60 gr to 105 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 3150 FPS. May be the most powerful 6mm cartridge available commercially.
R .242 Rimless Nitro Express Developed in 1923. 100 gr bullet at 2800 FPS. Last listed in post WWII catalogs. Similar performance to the .243 Winchester.
R .243 Winchester Introduced by Winchester in 1955 for the Model 70 bolt action and Model 98 lever action rifles. Widely popular as a deer cartridge as it is flat shooting and fairly accurate. 55 gr to 105 gr bullets at 4058 FPS to 3100 FPS. Basically every rifle manufacturer makes a rifle for this cartridge.
R .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum Announced in 2002 to add a new level of performance to the .243 family of chamberings. 55 gr to 100 gr bullets at 4060 FPS to 3110 FPS. Suitable for long range varmints and small game.
R .244 Halger Magnum Introduced in the 1920's. 87 gr to 105 gr bullets at 3770 FPS to 3020 FPS. Originated in Germany and very similar to the 6mm Remington.
R .244 Magnum Introduced in 1955. 100 gr bullet at 3500 FPS. Long range, light game and varmint cartridge.
.244 Remington The .244 Remington was introduced by Remington in 1955 in its Model 722 bolt-action rifle. The cartridge is based on the .257 Roberts necked-down to 6mm. The .244 Remington is ballistically almost identicle to the .243 Winchester. Typically 75-90 gr. SP, 3000-3500 fps, and 1650-2050 lbs of energy.
R .246 Purdey Designed in 1921. 100 gr bullet at 2950 FPS. Obsolete.
P .25 (6.35mm) Automatic (.25 ACP) The .25 ACP centerfire pistol cartridge is a sime-rimmed, straight-walled pistol cartridge designed by John Browning in 1906. Being the smallest centerfire pistol round in production, it is a popular caliber choice for compact "carry guns." The cartridge is very low-powered, making it suitable for short-range shooting only. Ballistics are similar to that of a .22 LR. Typically 45-50 gr. FMJ or HP, 800 fps, and 67 lbs of energy.
R .25 Ackley Krag Ackley offered at least two versions of this cartridge. 87 gr to 125 gr bullets at 3460 FPS to 3000 FPS. Fully capable for North American big game.
R .25 Gibbs Designed in the 1950's. 87 gr bullet at 3617 FPS.
P .25 North American Arms (NAA) First devleoped in 1999 by Kentucky firearms writer J.B. Wood, the .25 NAA cartridge is a .32 ACP case necked to .25-caliber. Mr. Wood's goal was to increase reliable expansion of .25-caliber bullets when fired from a short-barreled handgun. Typically 35 gr. HP and 1050 fps.
.25 Remington The .25 Remington is one of a series of rimless cartridges developed for the Model 8 Autoloading rifle and later used in other Remington rifles. The .25 Remington is nothing more than a rimless version of the .25-35, but differens slightly in shape. Typically 60-117 gr. SP, 2125-2900 fps, and 1121-1375 lbs of energy.
R .25 Short Obsolete. Introduced in 1860. Now a collector's item.
R .25 Stevens Obsolete. Introduced about 1900 and discontinued in 1942.
R .25 Stevens Short Obsolete. Introduced in 1902 and discontinued in 1942.
R .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum Introduced in 2005 as a varmint and medium game hunting cartridge. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3775 FPS to 2985 FPS.
R .250 Humdinger A .243 case expanded to .25 caliber. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3577 FPS to 3040 FPS. Good for wild pigs, goats, most deer, as well as varmint shooting with lighter bullets.
R .250 Savage Introduced in 1915 by Savage Arms as the .250-3000 high velocity round for the Model 99 lever action rifle. 60 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3667 FPS to 2645 FPS. Popular cartridge for anything up to deer sized game, flat shooting, and accurate.
R .250-3000 Ackley Improved Designed by Ackley in the late 1940's. 87 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3310 FPS to 2750 FPS. A 300 FPS advantage over the factory .250-3000.
P .25-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. Very similar to the 6.5-270 JDJ.
R .25-06 Remington The wildcat version dates to 1920. Remington added it to their lineup in 1969 for the Model 700 bolt action rifle. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3700 FPS to 2940 FPS. Very popular for varmints with the 87 gr bullet.
.25-20 Marlin This cartridge is nothing more than a special version of the .25-20 Winchester, except perhaps for the bullet nose shape, seating depth and the .25-20 Marlin headstamp. It is otherwise identical to the current .25-20 Winchester.
.25-20 Single Shot The .25-20 Single Shot first appeared about 1882, and was one of the first centerfire, .25-caliber wildcats. The .25-20 SS is quite accurate and was used almost entirely in single-shot rifles. Typically 60-86 gr. SP, 1400-1620 fps, and 310-380 lbs of energy.
R .25-20 Winchester Center Fire Introduced somewhere between 1893 to 1895 for the short action Model 1892 lever action rifle. 60 gr to 86 gr bullets at 2300 FPS to 1460 FPS. Growing in popularity again due to Cowboy Action Shooting. Still available in commercial loads.
.25-21 Stevens The .25-21 Stevens was developed about 1897 as a shortened version of the slightly older .25-25. it ws noted as a very accurate cartridge, reportedly capable of 1/2-inch, 100-yard groups. Typically 86 gr. Lead, 1500-1610 fps, and 406-498 lbs of energy.
.25-25 Stevens The .25-25 was the first straight shell manufactured for Stevens. It was also a standard chambering for some of the Remington-Hepburn target rifles. Typically 86 gr. Lead, 1515 fps, and 445 lbs of energy.
R .25-284 Hard to date this wildcat. Load data is almost identical to the .25-06. Has a few advantages over the .25-06.
R .25-35 Winchester Center Fire Introduced in 1985 for the Winchester Model 94 rifle. One of the first small bore smokeless powder sporting cartridges in the US. 60 gr to 117 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 1292 FPS. Winchester still loads this ammo.
.25-36 Marlin This cartridge, adopted by Marlin in 1895 for its lever-action Model 93 rifle, was designed by William V. Lowe a year or so prior and originally called the .25-37. The .25-36 and the .25-35 WCF are similar; however, many rifles for the Marlin cartridge were not strong enough to withstand maximum loads safely. Typically 87-117 gr. SP, 1800-2010 fps, and 770-893 lbs of energy.
R .255 Jeffery Rook Obsolete. 65 gr bullet at 1200 FPS.
R .256 Gibbs Magnum Introduced in 1913. 145 gr at 2600 FPS. Very similar to the 6.5x55mm Swedish cartridge dimension wise.
R .256 Mannlicher Same as the 6.5x53Rmm
.256 Newton One of several high-velocity, rimless cartridges designed by Charles Newton for his bolt-action rifles, the .256 Newton was introduced in 1913 by the Western Cartridge Co. It is based on the .30-06 case necked-down. Typically 120-140 gr. SP, 2760-2980 fps, and 2180-2595 lbs of energy.
P .256 Winchester Magnum The .256 Winchester Magnum handgun cartridge was announced in 1960. This cartridge should be an excellent varmint and small game round at close ranges. In a rifle, it would be effective out to about 200 yards. Typically 60-75 gr. SP, 2000-2300 fps, and 650-705 lbs of energy.
.256 Winchester Maximum The .256 Winchester Maximum was announced in 1960 as a new handgun cartridge; however, the only handgun that chambered it was the single-shot, enclosed-breech Ruger "Hawkeye" introduced in late 1961. This cartridge is based on the necked-down .357 Magnum revolver case.
R .257 Ackley Improved Developed in the late 1940's. A number of improved .257 Roberts versions exist. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3570 FPS to 2875 FPS. An excellent long range varmint, deer, antelope, black bear, big horn sheep, etc., cartridge.
P .257 JDJ Designed by JD Jones in 1978. 75 gr to 117 gr bullets at 2310 FPS to 2195 FPS. Can provide good terminal performance to 300 yards.
P .257 Mini Dreadnaught Designed by JD Jones. 100 gr bullet at 3008 FPS. For the smaller variety big game.
R .257 Roberts Released by Remington in 1934 for the Model 30 bolt action rifle. 60 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3885 FPS to 2600 FPS. Great for long range varmint, deer, antelope, black bear, and goats. Starting in the 80's, commercially loaded to +P loads giving the cartridge the approximate ballistics of the .25-06.
R .257 Weatherby Magnum Invented by Roy Weatherby in 1944. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 3305 FPS. Described as spectacular on long range varmints. Sufficient for almost any North American big game. Most effective with barrel at least 26 inches.
R .26 BSA Introduced in 1921. 110 gr bullet at 3100 FPS. Probably obsolete, not very effective as a hunting round.
R .260 Remington Introduced about 1996 by Remington. 120 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2890 FPS to 2750 FPS. Good choice for long range target shooting or light hunting.
R .264 Hawk Designed in 1998. 85 gr to 140 gr bullets at 3575 FPS to 2955 FPS. A flat shooting, open country hunting cartridge for antelope, mule deer, etc.
R .264 Winchester Magnum Introduced in 1958 for the Model 70 bolt action rifle. 85 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3812 FPS to 2700 FPS. Excellent long range round and is adequate for any North American big game.
R .270 Ackley Improved Savage Developed in the late 1940's. Comes close to .270 Winchester ballistics. 100 gr to 150 gr bullets at 3107 FPS to 2574 FPS. An improvement for the Savage 99 in .270 Savage.
R .270 Gibbs Designed in the late 1950's. 150 gr bullet at 3175 FPS.
R .270 Hawk Introduced in 1998. 130 gr to 150 gr bullets at 3295 FPS to 3051 FPS. Excellent deer and antelope cartridge.
P .270 IHMSA Designed for single shot handguns. 90 gr to 150 gr bullets at 2719 FPS to 2274 FPS.
P .270 JDJ Designed by JD Jones about 1978. 100 gr to 130 gr bullets at 2795 FPS to 2370 FPS. Varminting and smaller variety big game, through mule deer size animals.
P .270 JDJ No. 2 Designed by JD Jones. 90 gr to 150 gr bullets. A 130 gr bullet is propelled at 2487 FPS. Capable of sub-MOA accuracy.
P .270 Ren Designed in 1985. 90 gr to 110 gr bullets at 1888 FPS to 1474 FPS. For pistol silhouette competition shooting.
R .270 Weatherby Magnum Designed in 1943 by Roy Weatherby, became the first cartridge for his new line of hunting rifles in 1945. 90 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 2900 FPS. Used on all North American big game and even on African plains game.
R .270 Winchester Designed in 1925 for the Model 54 bolt action rifle, it has become one of the most popular hunting cartridges of all time. 90 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3603 FPS to 2765 FPS. Considered by some to be a better long range varmint cartridge than the .30-06 when loaded with 90 gr to 110 gr bullets. Adequate for any North American big game. .270 ammo is available by all major ammunition manufacturers.
R .270 Winchester Short Magnum Introduced in 2001, it is an improvement on the .270 Winchester with flatter shooting, higher velocity, and greater energy. Everything that the .270 Win can do, this can do better.
.275 H&H Magnum First loaded in Great Britain about 1912; this cartridge was introduced in the United States by Western Cartridge Co. in 1926. Western loaded this cartridge with only the 175-grain bullet until production was discontinued in 1939. Typically 140-195 gr. FMJ or SP, 2671-3050 fps, and 2455-3305 lbs of energy. Also called .275 Holland & Holland Magnum.
R .275 H&H Magnum, Belted and Flanged Introduced in 1911-12. 140 gr to 175 gr bullets at 2650 FPS to 2680 FPS. Obsolete; loaded until 1939. Can be hand loaded.
.275 Holland & Holland Magnum First loaded in Great Britain about 1912; this cartridge was introduced in the United States by Western Cartridge Co. in 1926. Western loaded this cartridge with only the 175-grain bullet until production was discontinued in 1939. Typically 140-195 gr. FMJ or SP, 2671-3050 fps, and 2455-3305 lbs of energy. Also called .275 H&H Magnum.
R .275 No.2 Magnum Obsolete. Introduced in 1927 and still available in the early 1960's. About the same as the 7x57mm Mauser.
R .275 Rigby Same as the 7x57mm.
R .276 Enfield Experimental military cartridge developed in 1909, but never adopted by the British. 165 gr bullet at 2800 FPS. Considered a collectable cartridge.
R .276 Pedersen US Army experimental cartridge developed 1923 to 1932 for the experimental Pedersen semi-automatic rifle. 120 gr to 150 gr bullet at 2550 FPS to 1858 FPS. Considered a collectable cartridge.
R .280 British Experimental round that began in 1945 and tested as late as 1951. 139 gr bullet at 2530 FPS.
R .280 Flanged Introduced sometime after 1906. 140 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2800 FPS to 2400 FPS. A failure on dangerous game.
P .280 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 120 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3119 FPS to 2670 FPS. For smaller to larger variety big game depending on the bullet weight loaded.
R .280 Jeffery Introduced about 1915. Obsolete, but may be hand loaded. 140 gr bullet at 3000 FPS.
R .280 Remington Introduced in 1957 for the Remington 740 semi-automatic rifle. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3433 FPS to 2650 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game.
.280 Rimless (Ross) This timeless cartridge was originally a military design, but quickly caught the fancy of sportsmen because of high velocity, flat trajectory and excellent killing power. Typically 140-180 gr. SP, 2550-2900 fps, and 2600 lbs of energy.
R .280 Ross Introduced in 1906. 140 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 2550 FPS. Obsolete. Lost some hunters on dangerous game under tough conditions.
R .28-30-120 Stevens Obsolete. Introduced in 1900. 120 gr and 135 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 1410 FPS. Small game and varmints out to 150 yards. Match shooting to 300 yards with good accuracy.
R .284 Winchester Introduced by Winchester in 1963 for the Model 88 lever action and Model 100 semi-auto rifles. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2600 FPS. A good long range cartridge for any North American big game.
R .285 OKH, 7mm-06 Mashburn, 7mm-06 Originated in the late 1940's and early 1950's. All three are about identical. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3110 FPS to 2720 FPS (.285 OKH data). Forerunners of the commercial .280 Remington.
R .297-230 Morris Short, Long, Extra Long, and Lancaster Sporting First appeared in an ad in 1882. 37 gr and 43 gr bullets at 1200 FPS to 900 FPS. For target practice and small game.
R .297-250 Rook Dates prior to 1880. 56 gr bullet at 1150 FPS. For target and small game.
P .30 (7.63x25mm) Mauser The .30 Mauser cartridge was developed by American gun designer Hugo Borchardt for the successful commercial, automatic pistol of the same name. Until the .357 Magnum cartridge came along, the .30 Mauser was the high-velocity champion of the pistol world.
P .30 (7.65x21mm) Luger Introduced in 1900 by Deutsche Waffen u. Munitions Fabriken in Germany, the 7.65mm was designed by Georg Luger for the Luger automatic pistol. The cartridge is still used chiefly in the Luger pistol, although some SIG, Beretta M951, Browning Hi-Power, Ruger P89 and Walther P-38 pistols are chambered for this round. Typically 93-100 gr. FMJ, 1200 fps, and 300 lbs of energy.
R .30 American A case only as a basis for wildcat loads. No longer offered by Federal.
P .30 Borchardt Also known as the .7.65mm Borchardt, this is the cartridge for the Model 1893 Borchardt auto pistol. The .30 Borchardt is the predecessor of the 7.63 (.30) Mauser, 7.65mm Mannlicher and 7.62x25mm Russian Tokarev. Typically 85 gr. FMJ, 1280 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called 7.65mm Borchardt.
R .30 Gibbs Designed in the 1950's. 150 gr and 180 gr bullets at 3285 FPS to 3139 FPS. Holds about 7 grains more IMR 4350 than the factory .30-06.
P .30 Herrett Conceived as a superior handgun hunting cartridge. Used successfully on everything from varmints to deer.
R .30 Kurtz Idea originated in the 1960's, of shortening a .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester case. 110 gr bullet. Intended for use in modded M1 Carbines. The cartridge has capabilities beyond what pressures the M1 Carbine can handle.
R .30 Long Obsolete. Cataloged as early as 1873 and discontinued before WWI.
R .30 M1 Carbine Adopted in 1941 for the handy M-1 Carbine. 100 gr to 125 gr bullets at 2170 FPS to 1756 FPS. Has limited hunting use due to its rather low power. Remains a popular round for M-1 Carbine collectors.
R .30 M1 Carbine Previously covered.
R .30 Newton Obsolete. Introduced in 1913. 150 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3175 FPS to 2730 FPS. Powerful enough for any North American big game. Energy exceeds 3000 lbs.
R .30 Remington Obsolete. Introduced in 1906. 150 gr and 170 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 2115 FPS. Rimless version of the .30-30 Winchester and identical in performance, but can be hand loaded to better performance. Small to medium sized game.
R .30 Short Obsolete. Originated in the 1860's and listed in ammo catalogs as late as 1919.
R .30 USA Obsolete. Little information on this cartridge.
R .300 Belted Rimless Magnum Originated in 1925. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2300 FPS. On par with the .30-06 Springfield.
R .300 Canadian Magnum Developed about 1989. 165 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3466 FPS to 3070 FPS. Designed to increase powder capacity in a standard length action with minimal gunsmithing.
R .300 Dakota Based on the .404 Jeffery case. 150 gr to 200 gr bullet at 3300 FPS to 2986 FPS. Almost duplicates the performance of the .300 Weatherby Magnum, but with a shorter action and without the feeding problems of a belted case.
P .300 GNR Developed to provide near identical performance of the .30 Herrett in revolvers. 110 gr to 130 gr bullets at 2150 FPS to 2080 FPS. Good performance on deer sized game.
R .300 Holland and Holland Magnum Introduced in 1925 by the British firm of Holland and Holland. 110 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2620 FPS. Comparable to the .30-06 Springfield, but slightly more powerful. Certainly adequate for any North American long range big game from elk on up. Also good for African plains game.
R .300 Pegasus Created in 1994. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3703 FPS to 3317 FPS. A good choice for a flat shooting round with substantial energy at long range. Energy almost 5000 lbs.
R .300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum Introduced in 2001 as a competitor to Winchester's .300 Winchester Short Magnum. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2960 FPS.
R .300 Remington Ultra Magnum Introduced in 1999 with the trend for a bigger, ore powerful, beltless cartridge. 150 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3450 FPS to 3025 FPS. For big game in North America and non-dangerous game in Africa.
R .300 Rook Dates prior to 1874. Obsolete. 80 gr bullet at 1100 FPS.
R .300 Savage Introduced in 1920 for the Model 99 lever action rifle. 100 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2350 FPS. Once greatly popular, it has lost out to the .308 Winchester in more recent times. It is a fine deer and elk load and better for deer than the .30-30 under all conditions.
R .300 Sherwood Introduced in 1901. 140 gr bullet at 1400 FPS. Obsolete.
R .300 Weatherby Magnum Introduced in 1944 by Roy Weatherby and the most popular and well known cartridge in the Weatherby lineup. 110 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 2350 FPS. Suitable for any non-dangerous worldwide game. It has been rated by some as having severe recoil.
P .300 Whisper Designed by JD Jones. 125 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2283 FPS to 980 FPS. Developed for sound-suppressor use.
R .300 Winchester Magnum Introduced in 1963 for the Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle. 110 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2680 FPS. A fine long range big game cartridge for any North American species. This cartridge is the beginning where recoil becomes a factor for many shooters.
R .300 Winchester Short Magnum Introduced in 2000 to duplicate the power of the .300 Win Mag with 10 percent less powder. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3300 FPS to 2940 FPS.
R .30-03 Springfield Obsolete. Adopted in 1903 by the US gov't. 220 gr bullet. Ammo available till WWI. No advantage over the .30-06 as a sporting round.
R .30-06 Ackley Improved Created in 1944 by Ackley, but several other versions exist. 130 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3150 FPS to 2620 FPS. Main difference to the .30-06 is the case shoulder being more abrupt, less body taper, and larger shoulder diameter. Rifles chambered for this c
P .30-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 125 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3167 FPS to 2504 FPS. Effective on large variety big game with 180 - 200 gr bullets.
R .30-06 Springfield Adopted in 1906 for the Model 1903 Springfield rifle and used later in the M1 Garand rifle and machineguns. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2740 FPS to 2300 FPS. Probably the all time classic hunting round. Can be loaded up or down in bullet weight and velocity to meet the challenge of the game at hand.
R .30-06 Springfield Previously covered.
R .302 Whisper Developed in 2005. 125 gr to 240 gr bullets at 2757 FPS to 1022 FPS. Can be adapted to AR-15 style rifle with the addition of a new upper receiver.
R .303 British Adopted in 1888, it served the British Commonwealth until 1957 when replaced by the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. 175 gr to 215 gr bullets at 2440 FPS to 1850 FPS. Gained most notoriety as the cartridge for the Lee-Enfield rifle used in two world wars. Has enjoyed some success as a hunting round in Africa on non-dangerous game after non-tumbling bullets were substituted for the military load.
R .303 British Previously covered.
R .303 Magnum Introduced in 1919. Obsolete. 174 gr bullet at 2850 FPS. For target shooting at long range.
R .303 Savage Obsolete. Developed in 1895. 150 gr to 190 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 1890 FPS. Deer sized game at short range.
R .30-30 Ackley Improved Dates to probably the late 1940's or early 1950's. 100 gr to 170 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2310 FPS. Adds some power to the .30-30 loading; about an additional 300 FPS.
R .30-30 Wesson Obsolete. Developed sometime around 1880. 165 gr bullet at 1250 FPS, blackpowder.
R .30-30 Winchester First available as early as 1895 for the Winchester Model 1894 rifle. 100 gr to 170 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2200 FPS. The .30-30 has long been the standard American deer cartridge. All major US ammunition companies offer this classic cartridge.
R .30-338 Winchester Magnum Developed for use in 1000 yard benchrest competition shooting. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3203 FPS to 2528 FPS. Remington and other manufacturers have offered rifles chambered for this cartridge.
R .30-378 Weatherby Introduced in 1996 by Norma specifically for 1000 yard benchrest shooting. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3283 FPS to 2954 FPS. Flat shooting high energy cartridge.
R .30-40 Krag Adopted in 1892 for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. Replaced in 1903 by the .30-03, predecessor to the .30-06. 220 gr bullet at 220 FPS.
R .30-40 Krag Previously covered.
R .307 Winchester Development began in 1980 and released in 1983. Essentially a rimmed .308 Winchester for the lever action rifle. 110 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2510 FPS.
R .308 Cor-Bon Designed in 1999. 165 gr and 180 gr bullets at 3100 FPS. Hi performance from a short action case. 3600 lbs energy with 180 gr bullet.
R .308 Norma Magnum Obsolete. Introduced in 1960. Very nearly like the .30-338 wildcat. 100 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2800 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game and African plains game as the energy exceeds 3800 lbs.
R .308x1.5 Inch Barnes Developed in 1961. 80 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2938 FPS to 2035 FPS. Good success on feral hogs and animals up to deer size at ranges out to 150 yards.
P .309 JDJ Designed by JD Jones about 1978. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2370 FPS to 2135 FPS. Has taken large African plains game. Accurate and effective out to 250 yards.
R .30R Blaser Introduced in 1990. 150 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3069 FPS to 2335 FPS. Suitable for all large North American game.
R .310 Cadet Introduced in 1900. 84 gr to 125 gr bullets at 1200 FPS. Similar to the .32-20 in size and performance.
SG .310 Remington Brass case shotshell made for mini-skeet shooting on miniature clay pigeons.
R .318 Rimless Nitro Express Introduced in 1910. 180 gr and 250 gr bullets at 2700 FPS and 2400 FPS. Obsolete, but may be hand loaded.
P .32 (7.65mm) Automatic/.32 ACP Designed by John Browning for his first successful automatic pistol, this cartridge was first manufactured by FN in Belgium, and introduced in 1899. The .32 Automatic is one of the more popular pistol cartridges ever developed. Typically 60 gr. JHP or 71 gr. FMJ, 800-970 fps, and 100-129 lbs of energy.
P .32 Colt This cartridge was Colt's attempt at solving the problems assosiated with outside-lubricated cartridges. The .32 Colt utilized a longer case to fully cover the lubricated portion of the bullet and carried a hollow-based bullet to help obturation in the bore. This was necessary because the bullets had to be undersized to fit in the case. Reports were that the effort was not very successful. Loading was an 82-grain lead bullet with 12 grains of blackpowder.
P .32 Colt New Police This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Smith & Wesson and .32-44 Target.
R .32 Extra Long Obsolete. Listed as early as 1876. Did not appear after WWI.
R .32 Extra Short Obsolete. Dates to 1871. Listed in ammo catalogs until 1920.
P .32 H&R Magnum The .32 H&R Magnum was the result of a joint project between Harrington & Richardson and Federal Cartridge Co. It is simply the older .32 Smith & Wesson Long case lengthened by 0.155 inch. Therefore, any .32 Magnum revolver will also accept and fire both the .32 S&W and the .32 S&W Long. Typically 90 gr. Lead or JHP, 1,000 fps, and 150-230 lbs of energy.
R .32 Ideal Obsolete. Introduced in 1903. 115 gr and 150 gr bullets at 1425 FPS to 1250 FPS. Quite accurate out to 150 yards and effective on small to medium game.
R .32 Long Obsolete. Introduced in 1861 for the S&W Model 2 revolver. Collector's item.
R .32 Long Centerfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1875. 85 gr bullet at 850 FPS. Not an effective cartridge. Collector's item.
P .32 Long Colt Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Short and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Short Colt and .32 S&W Gallery.
P .32 North American Arms (NAA) Culminating a joint development effort between North American Arms and writer Ed Sanow, the 32 NAA uses an ordinary .380 ACP case, necked-down to house a .32-caliber bullet. In 2002, North American Arms decided to offer this chambering in its Guardian min-pistol product line. Typically 60 gr. JHP, 1222 fps, and 199 lbs of energy.
P .32 Protector This cartridge was chambered in the Protector palm pistol that was manufactured by the Minneapolis Fire Arms Co. Winchester offered this cartridge late in 1898 and continued to catalog it until at least 1916. Evidently, despite what must have been very modest power, this combination had some appeal. Typically 40 gr. Lead, 550 fps, and 26 lbs of energy.
R .32 Remington Obsolete. Introduced in 1906. 170 gr bullet at 2222 FPS to 1992 FPS. Discontinued many years ago.
SG .32 Rimfire 0.320-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 142-gauge. Pest control.
P .32 S&W Gallery Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Short and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Short Colt and .32 Long Colt.
R .32 Short Obsolete. Originated in 1860. Navy Arms had .32 Short ammo in the 1990's.
P .32 Short Colt Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Shortt and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Long Colt and .32 S&W Gallery.
P .32 Smith & Wesson Designed for the Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2, hinged-frame, single-action revolver introduced in 1878, the .32 S&W is an old and very popular cartridge, widely used in the United States and in Europe for low-priced, pocket-type revolvers. The .32 Smith & Wesson generally ranks with the .32 Automatic in general popularity. Typically 98 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 115 lbs of energy.
P .32 Smith & Wesson Long This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Colt New Police and .32-44 Target.
R .32 Winchester Self-Loading Obsolete. Introduced for the Model 1905 rifle. 155 gr and 165 gr bullets at 1270 FPS to 1400 FPS. Obsolete by 1920.
R .32 Winchester Special Introduced in 1902 for the Winchester 1894 lever action rifle. 170 gr bullets at 2283 FPS. Not much improvement over the .30-30 Winchester.
P .320 Revolver The .320 Revolver cartridge originated in England about 1870. It served as the inspiration for the .32 Short Colt, as the two have almost identical ballistic performance. Typically 80 gr. Lead, 550 fps, and 54 lbs of energy.
P .32-20 (.32 Winchester) Introduced by Winchester in 1882 for the Model 73 lever-action rifle, the .32-20 quickly attained considerable popularity as a medium-powered cartridge in both rifle and revolver. Although recently semi-obsolute, the .32-20 still enjoys modest popularity with farmers, ranchers, trappers, and pot hunters. Typically 80-110 gr. SP, 2000 fps, and 900 lbs of energy.
R .32-20 Marlin Obsolete. Introduced about 1900. 100 gr bullet. Offered until about WWI.
R .32-20 Remington Obsolete. Introduced in 1884. 111 gr to 125 gr bullet at 1650 FPS to 1380 FPS. Not popular and died out in 1912.
R .32-20 Winchester Centerfire Introduced in 1882 for the Model 73 lever action rifle and also used for the single action army revolver. 85 gr to 110 gr bullets at 2100 FPS to 1210 FPS. Still popular in cowboy action shooting.
R .32-35 Stevens & Maynard Obsolete. Introduced in the mid-1880's. 153 gr and 165 gr bullets at 1410 FPS to 1380 FPS. Designed as a match shooting cartridge and very accurate.
R .32-40 Bullard Obsolete. Hard to date, but available by 1887. 150 gr and 155 gr bullets at 1492 FPS to 1400 FPS. Performance same as the .32-40 Winchester.
R .32-40 Remington Obsolete. Introduced about 1871-72. 150 gr bullet at 1350 FPS. An odd-ball shaped round that was not very popular either. Small to deer sized game, also target shooting.
R .32-40 Winchester Obsolete. Introduced in 1884. 155 gr to 170 gr bullet at 1460 FPS to 1802 FPS. Very popular for great accuracy out to 300 yards and hunting small to medium game. Can be hand loaded equal to the .30-30 Winchester when used in a strong action. Commercially
P .32-44 Target This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Smith & Wesson and .32 Colt New Police.
R .325 Winchester Short Magnum Introduced in 2005, delivers similar power as the .338 Win Mag. 180 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3060 FPS to 2840 FPS. Well suited for elk, bear, moose, and other large dangerous game where a lightweight short magnum is desired.
R .33 BSA Introduced in 1921. Obsolete.165 gr and 175 gr bullets at 3000 FPS and 2900 FPS. Never very popular.
R .33 Winchester Obsolete. Introduced in 1902. 200 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. Still could be fine for game up to and including elk.
R .330 Dakota Based on a shortened version of the rimless .404 Jeffery case. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2900 FPS. With the correct bullet, this cartridge can deliver more energy to targets a quarter-mile away than factory .270 Winchester produces at the muzzle!
R .333 Jeffery Introduced in 1908. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2500 FPS to 2200 FPS. Obsolete. The inspiration for the .333 OKH wildcat.
R .333 OKH Developed in 1945. 250 gr and 275 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 2314 FPS. Listed as obsolete.
R .334 OKH Dates to the late 1940's. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets. Made obsolete by the .338 Win Mag.
R .338 A Square Designed in 1978. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2879 FPS. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs.
R .338 Canadian Magnum Developed about 1989. 225 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3047 FPS to 2924 FPS. Energy close to 5000 lbs.
R .338 Excalibur Created in 1994. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3497 FPS to 2966 FPS. Energy as high as 5690 lbs and flat shooting.
R .338 Federal Introduced in 2006 as a necked-up .308 Winchester. 180 gr to 210 gr bullets at 2830 FPS to 2630 FPS. Offers excellent performance on big game such as elk and bear without magnum recoil.
P .338 JDJ Designed about 1978 by JD Jones. 225 gr to 275 gr bullets at 1561 FPS to 1609 FPS. .444 Marlin case necked down to .338 for impressive muzzle energy.
R .338 Lapua Magnum Development began in 1983 to create a cartridge to fire a 250 bullet at 3000 FPS. 250 gr bullet at 2950 FPS. Heavy game round.
R .338 Remington Ultra Magnum Introduced in 2002 as a member of the Ultra Magnum family. 250 gr bullets at 2860 FPS. Delivers 25 percent greater muzzle energy and flatter shooting out to 500 yards than the .338 Win Mag. Excellent for bear, elk, and moose.
R .338 Whisper Designed by JD Jones in the early 1990's. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets at1 075 FPS to 1040 FPS. Superb accuracy past 600 yards with good penetration and energy.
R .338 Winchester Magnum Introduced in 1958, it is based on a necked-down .458 Winchester case for the Model 70 Alaskan bolt action rifle. 175 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2500 FPS. Designed to shoot the heaviest North American game including Grizzly bear under almost any situation, it has also done well in Africa on larger plains game.
R .338-06 A-Square Introduced as a factory round in 1998 by A-Square. 200 gr to 275 gr bullets at 2465 FPS to 2275 FPS. A necked-up .30-06 case that is well suited for North American game.
P .338-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 175 gr to 250 gr bullet at 2863 FPS to 2481 FPS. This generates sufficient energy to hunt on any continent.
R .338-223 Straight Originated in 1972. An experimental load. A cartridge without a need.
R .338-378 Weatherby Introduced in 1999 by Weatherby as a factory chambering. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3009 FPS to 2731 FPS. Best on heavy game at long range.
R .338-50 Talbot Created in 1948. A .50 BMG case is necked down to .33 caliber. Developed for shooting out to 3000 yards.
R .340 Weatherby Magnum Introduced in 1962, suitable for all North American game and most African game as well. 175 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3250 FPS to 2550 FPS. Barrels shorter than 26 inches are not recommended because ballistics suffer greatly.
R .348 Winchester Introduced in 1936 for the Model 71 lever action rifle. 150 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2890 FPS to 2350 FPS. Due to flat-nose bullets, not suited for long range game.
P .35 Automatic Also called .35 Smith & Wesson, the .35 Automatic, along with a new auto pistol, was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1913. The S&W pistol is the only one that ever chambered this cartridge. The pistol was later chambered in .32 Automatic, replacing the .35 S&W Auto due to its inferiority. Typically 76 gr. FMJ, 809 fps, and 110 lbs of energy.
R .35 Newton Obsolete. Introduced in 1915. 200 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3030 FPS to 2650 FPS. Fairly potent round as energy approached 5000 lbs.
R .35 Remington Introduced in 1906 for the Model 8 semi-auto rifle. 125 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 2010 FPS. Very powerful for short-range deer and black bear.
R .35 Sambar Introduced in 2002. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2920 FPS to 2700 FPS. Suitable for most big game using a short action rifle in thick brush.
P .35 Smith & Wesson Auto Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge and a new auto pistol in 1913. The S&W pistol is the only one that ever chambered this cartridge. The pistol was later chambered in .32 Automatic, replacing the .35 S&W Auto due to its inferiority. Typically 76 gr. FMJ, 809 fps, and 110 lbs of energy. Also called .35 Automatic.
R .35 Whelen Remington added the .35 Whelen as a factory chambering in 1987. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2700 FPS to 2400 FPS. All North American big game.
R .35 Winchester Obsolete. Introduced in 1903. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2480 FPS to 2190 FPS. Superseded by modern cartridges, but had a good reputation for short range elk, moose, and brown bear. Listed as late as 1962 in the Kynoch catalog.
R .35 Winchester Self-Loading Obsolete. Introduced in 1905. 165 gr and 180 gr bullets at 920 FPS to 1430 FPS. So poor was its performance it was discontinued by 1920.
R .350 Griffin & Howe Magnum Obsolete. Developed in the early 1930's. 220 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3120 FPS to 2700 FPS. Died out by the end of the 1930's. Collector's item.
R .350 No.2 Rigby Introduced in 1908. 225 gr bullet at 2625 FPS. Obsolete. Good for North American big game except bear.
R .350 Remington Magnum Introduced in 2002 for the Model 673 bolt action rifle. 125 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2300 FPS. North American big game at short to medium ranges.
P .35-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2742 FPS to 2415 FPS. With over 3000 lbs energy, can be used to hunt on any continent. Recoil is brisk.
R .351 Winchester Self-Loading Obsolete. Introduced in 1907. 177 gr and 180 gr bullets at 1550 FPS to 1751 FPS. Used in the killing of bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde Barrow.
R .35-30 Maynard 1865 Obsolete. Introduced in 1865. Forerunner of the modern cartridge.
R .35-30 Maynard 1882 Obsolete. Introduced 1882. 165 gr and 250 gr bullets at 1450 FPS to 1280 FPS.
R .35-30-30 Dates to around 1900. 200 gr to 292 gr bullets at 1925 FPS to 1620 FPS. A good cartridge for salvaging worn out .32 Special barrels and hunting elk and moose at short range.
R .35-40 Maynard 1882 Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 165 gr and 250 gr bullets at 1400 FPS to 1355 FPS.
R .356 Winchester Introduced in 1983 for the Model 94 XTR lever action carbine. 158 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2160 FPS. Largely a short range cartridge for deer and black bear.
P .357 AutoMag Created in 1973. 110 gr to 158 gr bullets at 1935 FPS to 1500 FPS. A sporting use round.
P .357 Herrett Introduced in 1974. 110 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2125 FPS. Has become popular with silhouette shooters, but was designed as a hunting round for medium game. Also good for small game and varmints.
P .357 Magnum This chambering was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson for its heavy-frame revolver. The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special case lengthened about 1/10-inch, so it will not chamber in standard .38 Special revolvers. This was the most powerful handgun cartidge in the world until the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955. The .357 Magnum provides nearly double the velocity and more than three times the energy of standard .38 Special loads. Typically 110-180 gr. JHP, 1090-1500 fps, and 400-583 lbs of energy. Also called .357 S&W Magnum.
P .357 Remington Maximum The .357 Maximum was announced as a joint venture Remington Arms Co. and Sturm, Ruger and Co. This cartridge is a 3/10-inch elongation of the .357 Magnum case. Unfortunately, the .357 Maximum revolvers all developed excessive gas-cutting on the top strap, just forward of the cylinder, within 1000 rounds or so when fired with full factory loads. The .357 Maximum was conceived primarily as an ultra-velocity, flat-trajectory silhouette cartridge. Typically 125-180 gr. FMJ or JHP, 1300-1825 fps, 676-1168 lbs of energy.
P .357 S&W Magnum This chambering was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson for its heavy-frame revolver. The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special case lengthened about 1/10-inch, so it will not chamber in standard .38 Special revolvers. This was the most powerful handgun cartidge in the world until the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955. The .357 Magnum provides nearly double the velocity and more than three times the energy of standard .38 Special loads. Typically 110-180 gr. JHP, 1090-1500 fps, and 400-583 lbs of energy. Also called .357 Magnum.
P .357 Sig This cartridge is based upon the .40 S&W case simply necked down with a short neck and a sharp shoulder. The design purpose was to achieve .357 Magnum revolver ballistics from typical semi-automatic pistols. The .357 Sig is loaded to a comparatively high pressure level - the same as top factory .357 Magnum loads and 14 percent higher than the .40 S&W or the 9mm Luger. Typically 125 gr. JHP, 1350 fps, and 520 lbs of energy.
P .358 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. Based on a .444 Marlin necked down to .358. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2295 FPS to 2100 FPS. Recoil is considered brisk.
R .358 Norma Magnum Obsolete. Introduced in the US in 1959. 180 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3100 FPS to 2600 FPS. Never chambered in any mainstream American rifle. Suitable for North American big game including Kodiak bear. A-Square currently produces this cartridge in three bullet weights. Energy 4500 lbs.
R .358 Shooting Times Alaskan Designed by Layne Simpson in 1990. 125 gr to 275 gr bullets at 3046 to2850 FPS.
R .358 Ultra Mag Towsley Created in 1999. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3408 FPS to 2965 FPS. Shoots flatter than the 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag. Intended for elk, big bear, moose, and even the larger variety African plains game.
R .358 Winchester Introduced in 1955 for the Model 70 and Model 88 rifles. 158 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2200 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game.
SG .360 Centerfire 0.360-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 99-gauge. Mostly European usage. Small game and varmint control, but hardly a serious game cartridge.
R .360 Nitro Express First appeared before 1873. Obsolete. 134 gr to 300 gr bullets at 1025 FPS to 1820 FPS. For small, thin skinned game.
R .360 No.2 Nitro Express Introduced in 1905. 320 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. Obsolete. Considered an all around good cartridge for thin skinned African game.
R .360 No.5 Rook Obsolete. Introduced around 1875-1880. 82 gr to 145 gr bullets at 1050 FPS to 1075 FPS. Available until WWII. Small game and target load.
R .366 DGW Developed sometime prior to 2001. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3253 FPS to 2911 FPS. Successfully hunted in Africa taking zebra, kudu, warthog, wildebeest, nyala, blesbok, and gemsbok.
R .369 Nitro Express Obsolete. Introduced in 1922. 270 gr bullet at 2500 FPS. Good for North American big game.
R .375 A-Square Designed in 1975. 250 gr and 300 gr bullets at3217 FPS to 2911 FPS. Appropriate for dangerous and the heaviest of game with proper shot placement. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs!
R .375 Canadian Magnum Developed about 1994. 270 gr bullet at 3010 FPS. Performance very close to the .378 Weatherby Magnum. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs!
R .375 Dakota A necked down .404 Jeffery case. 270 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2895 FPS to 2600 FPS. Can be used on dangerous game in the hands of an expert and for any other game world-wide.
R .375 Flanged Magnum Introduced in 1912. Obsolete. The .375 Beltless H&H Magnum is still available.
R .375 Holland and Holland Magnum Originated in 1912 by H&H. 200 gr to 350 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2400 FPS. Considered the best all around African game cartridge. Also great for moose and grizzly bear in North America.
P .375 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 220 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 1950 FPS. Fully capable of taking elk sized game. Recoil in pistols is very brisk.
R .375 JRS Magnum Commercially available since 1992. 270 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2700 FPS.
R .375 Remington Ultra Magnum Introduced in 2002. 270 gr and 300 gr bullets at 2900 FPS and 2760 FPS. Excellent choice for North American big game and African dangerous game.
R .375 Rimless Nitro Express Same as 9.5x57mm Mannlicher Shoenauer. Obsolete.
R .375 Weatherby Magnum Developed in 1945 by Roy Weatherby. 235 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3015 FPS to 2800 FPS. Qualified for African dangerous game.
R .375 Whelen, .375 Ackley Improved Developed in 1951. Two versions with differences in case necks. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2475 FPS to 2110 FPS. Handles most dangerous game and any North American game.
P .375 Whisper Designed by JD Jones. Based on a 7mm bench rest case necked up to.375 caliber. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2250 FPS at 1050 FPS.
P .375/454 JDJ Woodswalker Another big bore, short-range hunting round from SSK Industries, the .375/454 JDJ Woodswalker is based on necking the powerful 454 Casull cartridge to .375-caliber. Typically 200 gr. JHP and 2375 fps.
P .375-06 JDJ 220 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2601 FPS to 2330 FPS. Good for smaller variety to larger variety big game.
R .375-303 Westley Richards Introduced in 1905. Obsolete. 200 gr and 215 gr bullets at 2726 FPS and 2500 FPS.
R .376 Steyr Introduced in 2000 to hunt the Cape buffalo loaded in Jeff Cooper's Scout rifle concept. 225 gr to 270 gr bullets at 2560 FPS. Fine for dangerous game as energy is close to 4000 lbs. with the 270 gr bullet.
R .378 Weatherby Magnum Developed by Roy Weatherby in 1953. 235 gr to 350 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2650 FPS. Dangerous game cartridge. Considered too powerful for North American game. Severe recoil.
P .38 ACP This is another cartridge designed by John Browning and introduced by Bolt in 1900 for its .38 Automatic. It was stepped up in power in 1929 and the improved round called the .38 Super Auto. In power, the .38 Automatic is about the same as the 9mm Luger, but it has a longer semi-rimmed case. This cartridge is now obsolete and is no longer loaded by any major ammunition maker. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1040 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Automatic.
P .38 Automatic This is another cartridge designed by John Browning and introduced by Bolt in 1900 for its .38 Automatic. It was stepped up in power in 1929 and the improved round called the .38 Super Auto. In power, the .38 Automatic is about the same as the 9mm Luger, but it has a longer semi-rimmed case. This cartridge is now obsolete and is no longer loaded by any major ammunition maker. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1040 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called .38 ACP.
R .38 Ballard Extra Long Obsolete. Introduced 1885-86. 146 gr and 150 gr bullets at 1275 FPS to 1160 FPS. An economical plinking and small game, and target round.
P .38 Casull repeatedly proven for nearly a century, the story of the endurance and reliability of John Browning's 1911 pistol approaches the status of legend. This cartridge is for long-range target and hunting uses, or for when self-defense needs call for a more powerful cartridge than its parent case, the .45 ACP. Typically 124-147 gr. JHP and 1600-1800 fps.
P .38 Colt New Police Designed by Smith & Wesson for its hinged-frame revolvers introduced about 1877, the .38 S&W is one of the more widely adopted American revolver cartridges; it has been used all over the world. The .38 S&W is another cartridge that owes most of its popularity to the fact that it is well-suited to lightweight pocket guns. It is also a good short-range cartridge for defense use and has better stopping power than any of the .32s and even some of the larger automatic pistol cartridges. Typically 150 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 170 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Smith & Wesson.
R .38 Extra Long Obsolete. Appeared in about 1870. Listed as late as 1916.
R .38 Long Obsolete. Dates to before 1865. Discontinued in the late 1920's.
R .38 Long Centerfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1875-76. 145 gr bullet at 950 FPS. Obsolete by 1900.
R .38 Short Obsolete. Listed as early as 1869. Manufactured until 1940.
P .38 Short & Long Colt The .38 Long Colt was once the official United States Army revolver cartridge (1892 to 1922). During the Spanish-American War and the Philippine insurrection, the Army found that the .38 Long Colt had insufficient stopping power for combat use. The cartidge was therefore dropped in 1911, in favor of the .45 Automatic, or .45 ACP.
P .38 Smith & Wesson Designed by Smith & Wesson for its hinged-frame revolvers introduced about 1877, the .38 S&W is one of the more widely adopted American revolver cartridges; it has been used all over the world. The .38 S&W is another cartridge that owes most of its popularity to the fact that it is well-suited to lightweight pocket guns. It is also a good short-range cartridge for defense use and has better stopping power than any of the .32s and even some of the larger automatic pistol cartridges. Typically 150 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 170 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Colt New Police.
P .38 Smith & Wesson Special Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special, .38 Special +P, .38-44 Target, and .38 Smith & Wesson Special.
P .38 Special Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special +P,
Cartridges of the World - Current and Obsolete
Rifle or Pistol Calibers Definitions
R 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum Reintroduced in 2008. 30 gr bullet at 2300 fops. Good varmint and small game cartridge.
R .10 Eichelberger Long Rifle Created in 1999 by necking down a .22 LR case. 7.2 gr bullets at 2160 FPS. The smallest wildcat cartridge known to exist at this time. Very labor intensive and may only be loaded once.
R .10 Eichelberger Pup Created in 1999. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3615 FPS to 3134 FPS. For small game from 75 to 100 yards.
R .10 Eichelberger Squirrel Created prior to 1999. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3924 FPS to 3290 FPS. For small game to 100 yards.
R .12 Cooper Created in 1996. 10 gr and 11.5 gr bullets at 3770 FPS to 3500 FPS. Suitable for small game and target shooting.
R .12 Eichelberger Carbine Created in 1997. 10 gr and 11.5 gr bullets at 4390 FPS to 4145 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .12 Eichelberger LR Created in 1982 using a necked down .22 LR case. 10 gr bullet at 2810 FPS. Very labor intensive and may only be loaded once. For small game and target shooting.
R .12 Eichelberger Winchester Rimfire Magnum Created in 1982. 7.2 gr to 10 gr bullets at 3924 FPS to 3290 FPS. Uses .22 WRM cases as a starting point. Labor intensive to form the neck down to .12 caliber and may be loaded only once.
R .14 Cooper Created in 1993. 10 gr to 15 gr bullets at 3895 FPS to 3487 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .14 Eichelberger Bee Created in 1980. 13 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4124 FPS to 3634 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .14 Eichelberger Dart Created in 1983. 10 gr to 13 gr bullets at 2967 FPS to 2692 FPS. For small game and target shooting.
R .14 Jet Junior Created sometime before 1998. 10 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4570 FPS to 3479 FPS. For small game and target shooting up to 100 yards.
R .14 Walker Hornet Designed by David Walker. 10 gr to 15 gr bullets at 4198 FPS to 3737 FPS. For small game at short range.
R .14-222 Created about 1985. 11.4 gr bullet at 4465 FPS to 4200 FPS. For small varmints at short ranges.
R .14-222 Eichelberger Created in 1978. 13 gr to 18 gr bullets at 4368 FPS to 3959 FPS.
R .17 Ackley Hornet Created in the early 1950's. 25 gr bullets at 710 to 510 FPS. Effective and accurate out to 200 yards on varmints.
R .17 Ackley Improved Bee Created in the 1950's. 20 gr to 25 gr bullets at 3845 FPS to 3180 FPS. A good 200 to 225 yard varmint load.
R .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire Introduced in 2002. 17 gr bullet at 2550 FPS. Considerably flatter shooting than the .22 Magnum. Accuracy and grouping is excellent.
R .17 Mach 2 Introduced in 2004. Higher velocity and flatter shooting than the .22 LR. 17 gr bullet at 2100 FPS. Plinking, varminting, small game.
R .17 Mach IV Introduced by the O'Brian Rifle Co. 25 gr bullets at 3850 FPS to 3600 FPS. A good varmint load out to 250 yards.
R .17 Remington Introduced in 1971 for the Remington 700 bolt action rifle. 20 gr to 25 gr bullets at 4250 FPS to 3800 FPS. High speed varmint cartridge for relatively short range use.
R .17-222 Dates to about 1957 and possibly earlier. Performance about the same as the .17 Remington commercial load.
R .19 Badger Developed about 2001. 27 gr and 32 gr bullets at 3775 FPS to 3550 FPS. A reliable flat shooting load out to 300 yards for varmints.
R .19 Calhoon Developed about 1997. 27 gr to 40 gr bullets at 3610 FPS to 3060 FPS. Significant range of 250 to 350 yards.
R .19-223 Calhoon Created in 1997. 32 gr to 44 gr bullets at 4025 FPS to 3670 FPS. Offers less recoil and flatter shooting than the .223 Remington.
R .204 Ruger Introduced in 2004 by Hornady-Ruger as a varmint and target round. This is the fastest production cartridge ever offered. 32 gr to 40 gr bullets at 4225 FPS to 3774 FPS. Performs best in 26 inch barrels with 1 in 12 inch twist rate.
SG .20-Caliber Wingo 0.200-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 582-gauge. Dates to the 1970's for indoor Wingo skeet-shooting.
R .218 Bee Introduced by Winchester in 1938 for the Model 65 lever action rifle. 40 gr to 55 gr bullets at 2800 FPS to 2500 FPS. Very economical small game and varmint cartridge.
R .218 Mashburn Bee Created about 1940. 40 gr to 50 gr bullets at 3300 FPS. Popular until the .222 Remington was introduced. Still a very accurate varmint cartridge.
R .219 Donaldson Wasp Originated in 1937. 45 gr to 50 gr bullets at 3780 FPS to 3370 FPS. Many benchrest matches have been won with the .219 Wasp.
R .219 Zipper The .219 Zipper was brought out in 1937 by Winchetser for its Model 64 lever-action rifle, which was a modernization of the Model 94. Since it was designed for tubular magazines, all factory-loaded mmunition is furnished with flat- or round-nosed bullets, and this causes rapid velocity loss. Typically 45-60 gr. SP, 3100-3600 fps, and 1150-1450 lbs of energy.
R .22 Accelerator Introduced by Remington in 1977 for the .30-06 and the .30-30 and .308 in later years. It is a 55 grain sabot round that moves at over 4000 FPS. Versatile for the .30-06 shooter since he or she can shoot varmints with the .22 accelerator without any modifications other than chambering a round.
R .22 BB Cap Bulleted Breech Cap (BB Cap) originated in 1845 for the Flaubert indoor target rifle. Indoor shooting and small rodent load.
R .22 BR Remington Dates back to about 1963. 53 gr to 60 gr bullets at 3653 FPS to 3455 FPS. Extremely accurate and makes a good varmint round as well as for benchrest shooting.
R .22 CB Cap Conical Bullet Cap (CB Cap) is a cross between the .22 BB Cap and the .22 Short. 29 gr bullet at 727 FPS to 830 FPS. Indoor shooting and small rodent load.
R .22 Cheetah Originated in the late 1970's. 50 gr to 55 gr bullets at 4258 FPS to 4090 FPS. Very accurate out to 300 yards and a very effective varmint loading.
R .22 Extra Long Obsolete. Introduced in about 1880. Not noted for great accuracy.
R .22 Extra Long Centerfire (Maynard) The .22 Extra Long centerfire is one of a series of cartridges for the Model 1882 Maynard single-shot hunting and gallery rifles. It is, in effect, a centerfire version of the .22 rimfire Extra Long. It was replaced by the longer .22 centerfires and the .22 WCF. Typically 45 gr. Lead, 1100 fps, and 122 lbs of energy.
R .22 High-Power Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 High-Power and .22 Imp.
R .22 Hornet Developed in the late 1920's at the Springfield Armory. Achieved meteoric fame and popularity. 35 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2400 FPS. Remains popular, but pales in comparison to the .223 and .22-250.
R .22 ILARCO .22 Short Magnum Rimfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1987 by Winchester for Illinois Arms Company. Now a collector's item.
R .22 Imp Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 Savage High-Power and .22 High-Power.
R .22 K Hornet Created in 1940. 45 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 2700 FPS. Suitable for the same small game and varmints as the .218 Bee.
R .22 Long Listed since 1871. Only a notch above the performance of the .22 Short cartridge.
R .22 Long Rifle Available since 1887. The most accurate and highly developed of any rimfire cartridge. Good for small game, rodents, varmints, target and tournament shooting, at relatively close ranges; about 75 yards is the furthest reliable killing range. Always remember that the .22LR is capable of killing humans and thus not a plaything.
R .22 Newton Designed about 1912. 70 gr and 90 gr bullets at 3250 FPS to 3100 FPS. Would be a satisfactory deer, antelope, or similar game loading.
R .22 PPC Developed in 1974. PPC stands for developers Palmisano and Pindell Cartridge. Primarily a benchrest cartridge, but used as a varmint round in later years. 40 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3560 FPS to 3200 FPS. Works well with 1 in 14 inch twist barrels.
P .22 Reed Express Developed in 2004. 30 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2782 FPS to 2401 FPS. For varminting and self-defense.
R .22 Remington Automatic Obsolete. Introduced in 1914 and discontinued in 1928.
P .22 Remington Jet Magnum The .22 Remington Jet, also known as the .22 Center Fire Magnum, was introduced jointly by Remington and Smith & Wesson. The S&W Model 53 revolver is the only revolver ever to chamber this cartridge, and it was discontinued in 1971. The .22 Jet is based on a necked-down .357 Magnum case. It is strictly a hunting number intended to provide high velocity and flat trajectory in the field. Typically 40gr. HP, 2400 fps, and 535 lbs of energy.
R .22 Savage High-Power Designed by Charles Newton and introduced, as a commercial cartridge, by Savage Arms Co. in its Model 99 lever-action rifle about 1912. The .22 Savage is based on the 25-35 case necked-down. It has been obsolete here since the 1930s. Typically 55-70 gr. SP, 2790-3260 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy. Also called .22 High-Power and .22 Imp.
R .22 Short Introduced in 1857 for the SOW First Model revolver. 27 gr bullet at 1164 FPS. Still a lethal cartridge at close ranges, so be careful not to judge by its small size.
R .22 Short 40 Grain Obsolete
R .22 Stinger Including other names such as Spitfire, Yellow Jacket, Super-Max, Xpediter, etc. Based on reducing the weight of the hollowpoint round from 36 gr to 30 gr to increase velocities. 29 gr to 36 gr bullets at 1680 FPS to 1410 FPS. Best when fired from rifle vs handgun to achieve the intended greater velocities. Better performance than the .22LR but possibly not enough to justify the added expense.
R .22 Taranah Hornet Created in 2000. 40 gr to 50 gr bullets at 2831 FPS to 2489 FPS. Ideal small game cartridge as it shoots flat, has a mild recoil, and offers excellent accuracy.
R .22 Waldog Created in 1980. 52 gr bullet at XXXX FPS. An effort to develop a super accurate benchrest cartridge.
R .22 Winchester Automatic Obsolete. Now a collector's item.
R .22 Winchester Centerfire (.22 WCF) The .22 WCF was introduced in 1885 as one of the original cartridges for the famous Winchester single-shot rifle, first manufactured that year. It is the predecessor of the .22 Hornet. Typically 45 gr. SP or Lead, 1500 fps, and 240 lbs of energy.
R .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Introduced in 1959, it is a longer and more powerful version of the obsolete .22 WRF. 40 gr bullet at 1900 FPS. Useful out to 125 yards on varmints and small game.
R .22 Winchester Rimfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1890 for the Model 1890 pump or slide action rifle. A special run was made in 1986 and 1995, probably for collectors.
R .220 Swift Developed by Winchester and introduced in 1935 for the Model 54 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 60 gr bullets at 4400 FPS to 3400 FPS. May be the best varmint cartridge made.
R .220 Weatherby Rocket Developed in 1943 by Roy Weatherby, it is the only Weatherby development not offered with loaded ammunition or even empty cases. 50 gr and 55 gr bullets at 1775 FPS to 1820 FPS. This was not a very popular cartridge, thus no Weatherby rifles chambered for this round. But, it is important because it gave way to Roy Weatherby going into business and launching his Weatherby line of fine rifles.
R .220 Wotkyns-Wilson Arrow Dates to the 1940's. 45 gr to 55 gr bullets at 3985 FPS to 3510 FPS. Comparable to the .220 Swift.
P .221 Remington Fireball This cartridge was introduces early in 1963 for the Remington XP-100 bolt-action, a single-shot pistol based on a shortened, lightened 700 series rifle action. The .221 Fireball follows the modern design in .22-caliber high-velocity pistol cartridges for small game and varmint hunting at long range. The rimless case is a shortened version of the .222 Remington. Typically 50 gr. SP, 2650 fps, and 780 lbs of energy.
R .222 Remington Introduced by Remington in 1950 for the 722 bolt action rifle, and later the Remington 700. 35 gr to 60 gr bullets at 3591 FPS to 2900 FPS. Used for benchrest, varmint, and small game.
R .222 Remington Magnum The .222 Remington Magnum was originally developed as an experimental military cartridge in a cooperative effort between Remington and Springfield Arsenal. Since it was never adopted by the military, Remington introduced it as a sporting round in 1958. Typically 40-60 gr. SP, 3000-3800 fps, and 1100-1340 lbs of energy.
R .22-250 Remington Introduced in 1965 by Remington for the Remington 700 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 70 gr bullets at 4000 FPS to 3300 FPS. One of the best balanced and flexible .22 centerfire cartridges and the most popular of the long range .22 varmint cartridges.
R .223 Remington Previously covered.
R .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum Announced in 2002 to give new life to the .223 family of chamberings. 55 gr and 64 gr bullets at 3850 FPS and 3600 FPS. Suitable for long range varmints and small game.
R .224 Texas Trophy Hunter Created in 1998. 55 gr to 79 gr bullets at 3985 FPS to 3510 FPS. Specifically made for whitetail deer hunting.
R .224 Weatherby Magnum The Weatherby line of proprietary cartridges was somewhat incomplete for the lack of an ultra-velocity .22. The .224 Weatherby lies basically between the .223 Remington and the .220 Swift. It is an excelent long-range varmint cartridge with performance similar to the .22-250 Remington. Typically 40-60 gr. SP, 3500-4100 fps, and 15001525- lbs of energy.
R .225 Winchester Announced by Winchester in 1964 for the Model 70 bolt action rifle. 40 gr to 70 gr bullets at 4020 FPS to 3000 FPS. Made somewhat obsolete by the introduction of the .22-250 by Remington in 1965.
P .226 JDJ Designed in 1979 by JD Jones. It is an improved .225 Winchester. 50 gr to 63 gr bullets at 2864 FPS to 2831 FPS. For small game such as peccary.
R .228 Ackley Magnum Dates to about 1938. 70 gr and 90 gr bullets at 3650 FPS to 3480 FPS. Designed as a combination big game and varmint cartridge. Has seen limited popularity.
R .240 Hawk Designed by Fred Zeglin. 60 gr to 87 gr bullets at 3968 FPS to 3954 FPS. Long range varmint cartridge.
R .240 Magnum Flanged and Rimless Introduced in the early 1920's. 100 gr bullet at 2900 FPS. Similar in performance to the .243 Winchester.
R .240 Weatherby Magnum Added to the Weatherby lineup in 1968. 60 gr to 105 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 3150 FPS. May be the most powerful 6mm cartridge available commercially.
R .242 Rimless Nitro Express Developed in 1923. 100 gr bullet at 2800 FPS. Last listed in post WWII catalogs. Similar performance to the .243 Winchester.
R .243 Winchester Introduced by Winchester in 1955 for the Model 70 bolt action and Model 98 lever action rifles. Widely popular as a deer cartridge as it is flat shooting and fairly accurate. 55 gr to 105 gr bullets at 4058 FPS to 3100 FPS. Basically every rifle manufacturer makes a rifle for this cartridge.
R .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum Announced in 2002 to add a new level of performance to the .243 family of chamberings. 55 gr to 100 gr bullets at 4060 FPS to 3110 FPS. Suitable for long range varmints and small game.
R .244 Halger Magnum Introduced in the 1920's. 87 gr to 105 gr bullets at 3770 FPS to 3020 FPS. Originated in Germany and very similar to the 6mm Remington.
R .244 Magnum Introduced in 1955. 100 gr bullet at 3500 FPS. Long range, light game and varmint cartridge.
.244 Remington The .244 Remington was introduced by Remington in 1955 in its Model 722 bolt-action rifle. The cartridge is based on the .257 Roberts necked-down to 6mm. The .244 Remington is ballistically almost identicle to the .243 Winchester. Typically 75-90 gr. SP, 3000-3500 fps, and 1650-2050 lbs of energy.
R .246 Purdey Designed in 1921. 100 gr bullet at 2950 FPS. Obsolete.
P .25 (6.35mm) Automatic (.25 ACP) The .25 ACP centerfire pistol cartridge is a sime-rimmed, straight-walled pistol cartridge designed by John Browning in 1906. Being the smallest centerfire pistol round in production, it is a popular caliber choice for compact "carry guns." The cartridge is very low-powered, making it suitable for short-range shooting only. Ballistics are similar to that of a .22 LR. Typically 45-50 gr. FMJ or HP, 800 fps, and 67 lbs of energy.
R .25 Ackley Krag Ackley offered at least two versions of this cartridge. 87 gr to 125 gr bullets at 3460 FPS to 3000 FPS. Fully capable for North American big game.
R .25 Gibbs Designed in the 1950's. 87 gr bullet at 3617 FPS.
P .25 North American Arms (NAA) First devleoped in 1999 by Kentucky firearms writer J.B. Wood, the .25 NAA cartridge is a .32 ACP case necked to .25-caliber. Mr. Wood's goal was to increase reliable expansion of .25-caliber bullets when fired from a short-barreled handgun. Typically 35 gr. HP and 1050 fps.
.25 Remington The .25 Remington is one of a series of rimless cartridges developed for the Model 8 Autoloading rifle and later used in other Remington rifles. The .25 Remington is nothing more than a rimless version of the .25-35, but differens slightly in shape. Typically 60-117 gr. SP, 2125-2900 fps, and 1121-1375 lbs of energy.
R .25 Short Obsolete. Introduced in 1860. Now a collector's item.
R .25 Stevens Obsolete. Introduced about 1900 and discontinued in 1942.
R .25 Stevens Short Obsolete. Introduced in 1902 and discontinued in 1942.
R .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum Introduced in 2005 as a varmint and medium game hunting cartridge. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3775 FPS to 2985 FPS.
R .250 Humdinger A .243 case expanded to .25 caliber. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3577 FPS to 3040 FPS. Good for wild pigs, goats, most deer, as well as varmint shooting with lighter bullets.
R .250 Savage Introduced in 1915 by Savage Arms as the .250-3000 high velocity round for the Model 99 lever action rifle. 60 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3667 FPS to 2645 FPS. Popular cartridge for anything up to deer sized game, flat shooting, and accurate.
R .250-3000 Ackley Improved Designed by Ackley in the late 1940's. 87 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3310 FPS to 2750 FPS. A 300 FPS advantage over the factory .250-3000.
P .25-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. Very similar to the 6.5-270 JDJ.
R .25-06 Remington The wildcat version dates to 1920. Remington added it to their lineup in 1969 for the Model 700 bolt action rifle. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3700 FPS to 2940 FPS. Very popular for varmints with the 87 gr bullet.
.25-20 Marlin This cartridge is nothing more than a special version of the .25-20 Winchester, except perhaps for the bullet nose shape, seating depth and the .25-20 Marlin headstamp. It is otherwise identical to the current .25-20 Winchester.
.25-20 Single Shot The .25-20 Single Shot first appeared about 1882, and was one of the first centerfire, .25-caliber wildcats. The .25-20 SS is quite accurate and was used almost entirely in single-shot rifles. Typically 60-86 gr. SP, 1400-1620 fps, and 310-380 lbs of energy.
R .25-20 Winchester Center Fire Introduced somewhere between 1893 to 1895 for the short action Model 1892 lever action rifle. 60 gr to 86 gr bullets at 2300 FPS to 1460 FPS. Growing in popularity again due to Cowboy Action Shooting. Still available in commercial loads.
.25-21 Stevens The .25-21 Stevens was developed about 1897 as a shortened version of the slightly older .25-25. it ws noted as a very accurate cartridge, reportedly capable of 1/2-inch, 100-yard groups. Typically 86 gr. Lead, 1500-1610 fps, and 406-498 lbs of energy.
.25-25 Stevens The .25-25 was the first straight shell manufactured for Stevens. It was also a standard chambering for some of the Remington-Hepburn target rifles. Typically 86 gr. Lead, 1515 fps, and 445 lbs of energy.
R .25-284 Hard to date this wildcat. Load data is almost identical to the .25-06. Has a few advantages over the .25-06.
R .25-35 Winchester Center Fire Introduced in 1985 for the Winchester Model 94 rifle. One of the first small bore smokeless powder sporting cartridges in the US. 60 gr to 117 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 1292 FPS. Winchester still loads this ammo.
.25-36 Marlin This cartridge, adopted by Marlin in 1895 for its lever-action Model 93 rifle, was designed by William V. Lowe a year or so prior and originally called the .25-37. The .25-36 and the .25-35 WCF are similar; however, many rifles for the Marlin cartridge were not strong enough to withstand maximum loads safely. Typically 87-117 gr. SP, 1800-2010 fps, and 770-893 lbs of energy.
R .255 Jeffery Rook Obsolete. 65 gr bullet at 1200 FPS.
R .256 Gibbs Magnum Introduced in 1913. 145 gr at 2600 FPS. Very similar to the 6.5x55mm Swedish cartridge dimension wise.
R .256 Mannlicher Same as the 6.5x53Rmm
.256 Newton One of several high-velocity, rimless cartridges designed by Charles Newton for his bolt-action rifles, the .256 Newton was introduced in 1913 by the Western Cartridge Co. It is based on the .30-06 case necked-down. Typically 120-140 gr. SP, 2760-2980 fps, and 2180-2595 lbs of energy.
P .256 Winchester Magnum The .256 Winchester Magnum handgun cartridge was announced in 1960. This cartridge should be an excellent varmint and small game round at close ranges. In a rifle, it would be effective out to about 200 yards. Typically 60-75 gr. SP, 2000-2300 fps, and 650-705 lbs of energy.
.256 Winchester Maximum The .256 Winchester Maximum was announced in 1960 as a new handgun cartridge; however, the only handgun that chambered it was the single-shot, enclosed-breech Ruger "Hawkeye" introduced in late 1961. This cartridge is based on the necked-down .357 Magnum revolver case.
R .257 Ackley Improved Developed in the late 1940's. A number of improved .257 Roberts versions exist. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3570 FPS to 2875 FPS. An excellent long range varmint, deer, antelope, black bear, big horn sheep, etc., cartridge.
P .257 JDJ Designed by JD Jones in 1978. 75 gr to 117 gr bullets at 2310 FPS to 2195 FPS. Can provide good terminal performance to 300 yards.
P .257 Mini Dreadnaught Designed by JD Jones. 100 gr bullet at 3008 FPS. For the smaller variety big game.
R .257 Roberts Released by Remington in 1934 for the Model 30 bolt action rifle. 60 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3885 FPS to 2600 FPS. Great for long range varmint, deer, antelope, black bear, and goats. Starting in the 80's, commercially loaded to +P loads giving the cartridge the approximate ballistics of the .25-06.
R .257 Weatherby Magnum Invented by Roy Weatherby in 1944. 75 gr to 120 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 3305 FPS. Described as spectacular on long range varmints. Sufficient for almost any North American big game. Most effective with barrel at least 26 inches.
R .26 BSA Introduced in 1921. 110 gr bullet at 3100 FPS. Probably obsolete, not very effective as a hunting round.
R .260 Remington Introduced about 1996 by Remington. 120 gr to 140 gr bullets at 2890 FPS to 2750 FPS. Good choice for long range target shooting or light hunting.
R .264 Hawk Designed in 1998. 85 gr to 140 gr bullets at 3575 FPS to 2955 FPS. A flat shooting, open country hunting cartridge for antelope, mule deer, etc.
R .264 Winchester Magnum Introduced in 1958 for the Model 70 bolt action rifle. 85 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3812 FPS to 2700 FPS. Excellent long range round and is adequate for any North American big game.
R .270 Ackley Improved Savage Developed in the late 1940's. Comes close to .270 Winchester ballistics. 100 gr to 150 gr bullets at 3107 FPS to 2574 FPS. An improvement for the Savage 99 in .270 Savage.
R .270 Gibbs Designed in the late 1950's. 150 gr bullet at 3175 FPS.
R .270 Hawk Introduced in 1998. 130 gr to 150 gr bullets at 3295 FPS to 3051 FPS. Excellent deer and antelope cartridge.
P .270 IHMSA Designed for single shot handguns. 90 gr to 150 gr bullets at 2719 FPS to 2274 FPS.
P .270 JDJ Designed by JD Jones about 1978. 100 gr to 130 gr bullets at 2795 FPS to 2370 FPS. Varminting and smaller variety big game, through mule deer size animals.
P .270 JDJ No. 2 Designed by JD Jones. 90 gr to 150 gr bullets. A 130 gr bullet is propelled at 2487 FPS. Capable of sub-MOA accuracy.
P .270 Ren Designed in 1985. 90 gr to 110 gr bullets at 1888 FPS to 1474 FPS. For pistol silhouette competition shooting.
R .270 Weatherby Magnum Designed in 1943 by Roy Weatherby, became the first cartridge for his new line of hunting rifles in 1945. 90 gr to 160 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 2900 FPS. Used on all North American big game and even on African plains game.
R .270 Winchester Designed in 1925 for the Model 54 bolt action rifle, it has become one of the most popular hunting cartridges of all time. 90 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3603 FPS to 2765 FPS. Considered by some to be a better long range varmint cartridge than the .30-06 when loaded with 90 gr to 110 gr bullets. Adequate for any North American big game. .270 ammo is available by all major ammunition manufacturers.
R .270 Winchester Short Magnum Introduced in 2001, it is an improvement on the .270 Winchester with flatter shooting, higher velocity, and greater energy. Everything that the .270 Win can do, this can do better.
.275 H&H Magnum First loaded in Great Britain about 1912; this cartridge was introduced in the United States by Western Cartridge Co. in 1926. Western loaded this cartridge with only the 175-grain bullet until production was discontinued in 1939. Typically 140-195 gr. FMJ or SP, 2671-3050 fps, and 2455-3305 lbs of energy. Also called .275 Holland & Holland Magnum.
R .275 H&H Magnum, Belted and Flanged Introduced in 1911-12. 140 gr to 175 gr bullets at 2650 FPS to 2680 FPS. Obsolete; loaded until 1939. Can be hand loaded.
.275 Holland & Holland Magnum First loaded in Great Britain about 1912; this cartridge was introduced in the United States by Western Cartridge Co. in 1926. Western loaded this cartridge with only the 175-grain bullet until production was discontinued in 1939. Typically 140-195 gr. FMJ or SP, 2671-3050 fps, and 2455-3305 lbs of energy. Also called .275 H&H Magnum.
R .275 No.2 Magnum Obsolete. Introduced in 1927 and still available in the early 1960's. About the same as the 7x57mm Mauser.
R .275 Rigby Same as the 7x57mm.
R .276 Enfield Experimental military cartridge developed in 1909, but never adopted by the British. 165 gr bullet at 2800 FPS. Considered a collectable cartridge.
R .276 Pedersen US Army experimental cartridge developed 1923 to 1932 for the experimental Pedersen semi-automatic rifle. 120 gr to 150 gr bullet at 2550 FPS to 1858 FPS. Considered a collectable cartridge.
R .280 British Experimental round that began in 1945 and tested as late as 1951. 139 gr bullet at 2530 FPS.
R .280 Flanged Introduced sometime after 1906. 140 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2800 FPS to 2400 FPS. A failure on dangerous game.
P .280 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 120 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3119 FPS to 2670 FPS. For smaller to larger variety big game depending on the bullet weight loaded.
R .280 Jeffery Introduced about 1915. Obsolete, but may be hand loaded. 140 gr bullet at 3000 FPS.
R .280 Remington Introduced in 1957 for the Remington 740 semi-automatic rifle. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3433 FPS to 2650 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game.
.280 Rimless (Ross) This timeless cartridge was originally a military design, but quickly caught the fancy of sportsmen because of high velocity, flat trajectory and excellent killing power. Typically 140-180 gr. SP, 2550-2900 fps, and 2600 lbs of energy.
R .280 Ross Introduced in 1906. 140 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2900 FPS to 2550 FPS. Obsolete. Lost some hunters on dangerous game under tough conditions.
R .28-30-120 Stevens Obsolete. Introduced in 1900. 120 gr and 135 gr bullets at 1500 FPS to 1410 FPS. Small game and varmints out to 150 yards. Match shooting to 300 yards with good accuracy.
R .284 Winchester Introduced by Winchester in 1963 for the Model 88 lever action and Model 100 semi-auto rifles. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2600 FPS. A good long range cartridge for any North American big game.
R .285 OKH, 7mm-06 Mashburn, 7mm-06 Originated in the late 1940's and early 1950's. All three are about identical. 100 gr to 175 gr bullets at 3110 FPS to 2720 FPS (.285 OKH data). Forerunners of the commercial .280 Remington.
R .297-230 Morris Short, Long, Extra Long, and Lancaster Sporting First appeared in an ad in 1882. 37 gr and 43 gr bullets at 1200 FPS to 900 FPS. For target practice and small game.
R .297-250 Rook Dates prior to 1880. 56 gr bullet at 1150 FPS. For target and small game.
P .30 (7.63x25mm) Mauser The .30 Mauser cartridge was developed by American gun designer Hugo Borchardt for the successful commercial, automatic pistol of the same name. Until the .357 Magnum cartridge came along, the .30 Mauser was the high-velocity champion of the pistol world.
P .30 (7.65x21mm) Luger Introduced in 1900 by Deutsche Waffen u. Munitions Fabriken in Germany, the 7.65mm was designed by Georg Luger for the Luger automatic pistol. The cartridge is still used chiefly in the Luger pistol, although some SIG, Beretta M951, Browning Hi-Power, Ruger P89 and Walther P-38 pistols are chambered for this round. Typically 93-100 gr. FMJ, 1200 fps, and 300 lbs of energy.
R .30 American A case only as a basis for wildcat loads. No longer offered by Federal.
P .30 Borchardt Also known as the .7.65mm Borchardt, this is the cartridge for the Model 1893 Borchardt auto pistol. The .30 Borchardt is the predecessor of the 7.63 (.30) Mauser, 7.65mm Mannlicher and 7.62x25mm Russian Tokarev. Typically 85 gr. FMJ, 1280 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called 7.65mm Borchardt.
R .30 Gibbs Designed in the 1950's. 150 gr and 180 gr bullets at 3285 FPS to 3139 FPS. Holds about 7 grains more IMR 4350 than the factory .30-06.
P .30 Herrett Conceived as a superior handgun hunting cartridge. Used successfully on everything from varmints to deer.
R .30 Kurtz Idea originated in the 1960's, of shortening a .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester case. 110 gr bullet. Intended for use in modded M1 Carbines. The cartridge has capabilities beyond what pressures the M1 Carbine can handle.
R .30 Long Obsolete. Cataloged as early as 1873 and discontinued before WWI.
R .30 M1 Carbine Adopted in 1941 for the handy M-1 Carbine. 100 gr to 125 gr bullets at 2170 FPS to 1756 FPS. Has limited hunting use due to its rather low power. Remains a popular round for M-1 Carbine collectors.
R .30 M1 Carbine Previously covered.
R .30 Newton Obsolete. Introduced in 1913. 150 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3175 FPS to 2730 FPS. Powerful enough for any North American big game. Energy exceeds 3000 lbs.
R .30 Remington Obsolete. Introduced in 1906. 150 gr and 170 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 2115 FPS. Rimless version of the .30-30 Winchester and identical in performance, but can be hand loaded to better performance. Small to medium sized game.
R .30 Short Obsolete. Originated in the 1860's and listed in ammo catalogs as late as 1919.
R .30 USA Obsolete. Little information on this cartridge.
R .300 Belted Rimless Magnum Originated in 1925. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2300 FPS. On par with the .30-06 Springfield.
R .300 Canadian Magnum Developed about 1989. 165 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3466 FPS to 3070 FPS. Designed to increase powder capacity in a standard length action with minimal gunsmithing.
R .300 Dakota Based on the .404 Jeffery case. 150 gr to 200 gr bullet at 3300 FPS to 2986 FPS. Almost duplicates the performance of the .300 Weatherby Magnum, but with a shorter action and without the feeding problems of a belted case.
P .300 GNR Developed to provide near identical performance of the .30 Herrett in revolvers. 110 gr to 130 gr bullets at 2150 FPS to 2080 FPS. Good performance on deer sized game.
R .300 Holland and Holland Magnum Introduced in 1925 by the British firm of Holland and Holland. 110 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2620 FPS. Comparable to the .30-06 Springfield, but slightly more powerful. Certainly adequate for any North American long range big game from elk on up. Also good for African plains game.
R .300 Pegasus Created in 1994. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3703 FPS to 3317 FPS. A good choice for a flat shooting round with substantial energy at long range. Energy almost 5000 lbs.
R .300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum Introduced in 2001 as a competitor to Winchester's .300 Winchester Short Magnum. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2960 FPS.
R .300 Remington Ultra Magnum Introduced in 1999 with the trend for a bigger, ore powerful, beltless cartridge. 150 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3450 FPS to 3025 FPS. For big game in North America and non-dangerous game in Africa.
R .300 Rook Dates prior to 1874. Obsolete. 80 gr bullet at 1100 FPS.
R .300 Savage Introduced in 1920 for the Model 99 lever action rifle. 100 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2350 FPS. Once greatly popular, it has lost out to the .308 Winchester in more recent times. It is a fine deer and elk load and better for deer than the .30-30 under all conditions.
R .300 Sherwood Introduced in 1901. 140 gr bullet at 1400 FPS. Obsolete.
R .300 Weatherby Magnum Introduced in 1944 by Roy Weatherby and the most popular and well known cartridge in the Weatherby lineup. 110 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3800 FPS to 2350 FPS. Suitable for any non-dangerous worldwide game. It has been rated by some as having severe recoil.
P .300 Whisper Designed by JD Jones. 125 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2283 FPS to 980 FPS. Developed for sound-suppressor use.
R .300 Winchester Magnum Introduced in 1963 for the Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle. 110 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3600 FPS to 2680 FPS. A fine long range big game cartridge for any North American species. This cartridge is the beginning where recoil becomes a factor for many shooters.
R .300 Winchester Short Magnum Introduced in 2000 to duplicate the power of the .300 Win Mag with 10 percent less powder. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3300 FPS to 2940 FPS.
R .30-03 Springfield Obsolete. Adopted in 1903 by the US gov't. 220 gr bullet. Ammo available till WWI. No advantage over the .30-06 as a sporting round.
R .30-06 Ackley Improved Created in 1944 by Ackley, but several other versions exist. 130 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3150 FPS to 2620 FPS. Main difference to the .30-06 is the case shoulder being more abrupt, less body taper, and larger shoulder diameter. Rifles chambered for this c
P .30-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 125 gr to 200 gr bullets at 3167 FPS to 2504 FPS. Effective on large variety big game with 180 - 200 gr bullets.
R .30-06 Springfield Adopted in 1906 for the Model 1903 Springfield rifle and used later in the M1 Garand rifle and machineguns. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2740 FPS to 2300 FPS. Probably the all time classic hunting round. Can be loaded up or down in bullet weight and velocity to meet the challenge of the game at hand.
R .30-06 Springfield Previously covered.
R .302 Whisper Developed in 2005. 125 gr to 240 gr bullets at 2757 FPS to 1022 FPS. Can be adapted to AR-15 style rifle with the addition of a new upper receiver.
R .303 British Adopted in 1888, it served the British Commonwealth until 1957 when replaced by the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. 175 gr to 215 gr bullets at 2440 FPS to 1850 FPS. Gained most notoriety as the cartridge for the Lee-Enfield rifle used in two world wars. Has enjoyed some success as a hunting round in Africa on non-dangerous game after non-tumbling bullets were substituted for the military load.
R .303 British Previously covered.
R .303 Magnum Introduced in 1919. Obsolete. 174 gr bullet at 2850 FPS. For target shooting at long range.
R .303 Savage Obsolete. Developed in 1895. 150 gr to 190 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 1890 FPS. Deer sized game at short range.
R .30-30 Ackley Improved Dates to probably the late 1940's or early 1950's. 100 gr to 170 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2310 FPS. Adds some power to the .30-30 loading; about an additional 300 FPS.
R .30-30 Wesson Obsolete. Developed sometime around 1880. 165 gr bullet at 1250 FPS, blackpowder.
R .30-30 Winchester First available as early as 1895 for the Winchester Model 1894 rifle. 100 gr to 170 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2200 FPS. The .30-30 has long been the standard American deer cartridge. All major US ammunition companies offer this classic cartridge.
R .30-338 Winchester Magnum Developed for use in 1000 yard benchrest competition shooting. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3203 FPS to 2528 FPS. Remington and other manufacturers have offered rifles chambered for this cartridge.
R .30-378 Weatherby Introduced in 1996 by Norma specifically for 1000 yard benchrest shooting. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3283 FPS to 2954 FPS. Flat shooting high energy cartridge.
R .30-40 Krag Adopted in 1892 for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. Replaced in 1903 by the .30-03, predecessor to the .30-06. 220 gr bullet at 220 FPS.
R .30-40 Krag Previously covered.
R .307 Winchester Development began in 1980 and released in 1983. Essentially a rimmed .308 Winchester for the lever action rifle. 110 gr to 180 gr bullets at 3000 FPS to 2510 FPS.
R .308 Cor-Bon Designed in 1999. 165 gr and 180 gr bullets at 3100 FPS. Hi performance from a short action case. 3600 lbs energy with 180 gr bullet.
R .308 Norma Magnum Obsolete. Introduced in 1960. Very nearly like the .30-338 wildcat. 100 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2800 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game and African plains game as the energy exceeds 3800 lbs.
R .308x1.5 Inch Barnes Developed in 1961. 80 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2938 FPS to 2035 FPS. Good success on feral hogs and animals up to deer size at ranges out to 150 yards.
P .309 JDJ Designed by JD Jones about 1978. 150 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2370 FPS to 2135 FPS. Has taken large African plains game. Accurate and effective out to 250 yards.
R .30R Blaser Introduced in 1990. 150 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3069 FPS to 2335 FPS. Suitable for all large North American game.
R .310 Cadet Introduced in 1900. 84 gr to 125 gr bullets at 1200 FPS. Similar to the .32-20 in size and performance.
SG .310 Remington Brass case shotshell made for mini-skeet shooting on miniature clay pigeons.
R .318 Rimless Nitro Express Introduced in 1910. 180 gr and 250 gr bullets at 2700 FPS and 2400 FPS. Obsolete, but may be hand loaded.
P .32 (7.65mm) Automatic/.32 ACP Designed by John Browning for his first successful automatic pistol, this cartridge was first manufactured by FN in Belgium, and introduced in 1899. The .32 Automatic is one of the more popular pistol cartridges ever developed. Typically 60 gr. JHP or 71 gr. FMJ, 800-970 fps, and 100-129 lbs of energy.
P .32 Colt This cartridge was Colt's attempt at solving the problems assosiated with outside-lubricated cartridges. The .32 Colt utilized a longer case to fully cover the lubricated portion of the bullet and carried a hollow-based bullet to help obturation in the bore. This was necessary because the bullets had to be undersized to fit in the case. Reports were that the effort was not very successful. Loading was an 82-grain lead bullet with 12 grains of blackpowder.
P .32 Colt New Police This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Smith & Wesson and .32-44 Target.
R .32 Extra Long Obsolete. Listed as early as 1876. Did not appear after WWI.
R .32 Extra Short Obsolete. Dates to 1871. Listed in ammo catalogs until 1920.
P .32 H&R Magnum The .32 H&R Magnum was the result of a joint project between Harrington & Richardson and Federal Cartridge Co. It is simply the older .32 Smith & Wesson Long case lengthened by 0.155 inch. Therefore, any .32 Magnum revolver will also accept and fire both the .32 S&W and the .32 S&W Long. Typically 90 gr. Lead or JHP, 1,000 fps, and 150-230 lbs of energy.
R .32 Ideal Obsolete. Introduced in 1903. 115 gr and 150 gr bullets at 1425 FPS to 1250 FPS. Quite accurate out to 150 yards and effective on small to medium game.
R .32 Long Obsolete. Introduced in 1861 for the S&W Model 2 revolver. Collector's item.
R .32 Long Centerfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1875. 85 gr bullet at 850 FPS. Not an effective cartridge. Collector's item.
P .32 Long Colt Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Short and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Short Colt and .32 S&W Gallery.
P .32 North American Arms (NAA) Culminating a joint development effort between North American Arms and writer Ed Sanow, the 32 NAA uses an ordinary .380 ACP case, necked-down to house a .32-caliber bullet. In 2002, North American Arms decided to offer this chambering in its Guardian min-pistol product line. Typically 60 gr. JHP, 1222 fps, and 199 lbs of energy.
P .32 Protector This cartridge was chambered in the Protector palm pistol that was manufactured by the Minneapolis Fire Arms Co. Winchester offered this cartridge late in 1898 and continued to catalog it until at least 1916. Evidently, despite what must have been very modest power, this combination had some appeal. Typically 40 gr. Lead, 550 fps, and 26 lbs of energy.
R .32 Remington Obsolete. Introduced in 1906. 170 gr bullet at 2222 FPS to 1992 FPS. Discontinued many years ago.
SG .32 Rimfire 0.320-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 142-gauge. Pest control.
P .32 S&W Gallery Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Short and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Short Colt and .32 Long Colt.
R .32 Short Obsolete. Originated in 1860. Navy Arms had .32 Short ammo in the 1990's.
P .32 Short Colt Introduced by Colt in 1875 along with the New Line model revolvers, this was originally a blackpowder cartridge using a 90-grain outside-lubricated bullet. There is also a .32 Short Colt, which is identical except for a shorter case length. The .32 Shortt and Long Colt cartridges are actually obsolete, having been displaced by the .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long. Typically 80-82 gr. Lead, 745-755 fps, and 100-104 lbs of energy. Also called .32 Long Colt and .32 S&W Gallery.
P .32 Smith & Wesson Designed for the Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2, hinged-frame, single-action revolver introduced in 1878, the .32 S&W is an old and very popular cartridge, widely used in the United States and in Europe for low-priced, pocket-type revolvers. The .32 Smith & Wesson generally ranks with the .32 Automatic in general popularity. Typically 98 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 115 lbs of energy.
P .32 Smith & Wesson Long This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Colt New Police and .32-44 Target.
R .32 Winchester Self-Loading Obsolete. Introduced for the Model 1905 rifle. 155 gr and 165 gr bullets at 1270 FPS to 1400 FPS. Obsolete by 1920.
R .32 Winchester Special Introduced in 1902 for the Winchester 1894 lever action rifle. 170 gr bullets at 2283 FPS. Not much improvement over the .30-30 Winchester.
P .320 Revolver The .320 Revolver cartridge originated in England about 1870. It served as the inspiration for the .32 Short Colt, as the two have almost identical ballistic performance. Typically 80 gr. Lead, 550 fps, and 54 lbs of energy.
P .32-20 (.32 Winchester) Introduced by Winchester in 1882 for the Model 73 lever-action rifle, the .32-20 quickly attained considerable popularity as a medium-powered cartridge in both rifle and revolver. Although recently semi-obsolute, the .32-20 still enjoys modest popularity with farmers, ranchers, trappers, and pot hunters. Typically 80-110 gr. SP, 2000 fps, and 900 lbs of energy.
R .32-20 Marlin Obsolete. Introduced about 1900. 100 gr bullet. Offered until about WWI.
R .32-20 Remington Obsolete. Introduced in 1884. 111 gr to 125 gr bullet at 1650 FPS to 1380 FPS. Not popular and died out in 1912.
R .32-20 Winchester Centerfire Introduced in 1882 for the Model 73 lever action rifle and also used for the single action army revolver. 85 gr to 110 gr bullets at 2100 FPS to 1210 FPS. Still popular in cowboy action shooting.
R .32-35 Stevens & Maynard Obsolete. Introduced in the mid-1880's. 153 gr and 165 gr bullets at 1410 FPS to 1380 FPS. Designed as a match shooting cartridge and very accurate.
R .32-40 Bullard Obsolete. Hard to date, but available by 1887. 150 gr and 155 gr bullets at 1492 FPS to 1400 FPS. Performance same as the .32-40 Winchester.
R .32-40 Remington Obsolete. Introduced about 1871-72. 150 gr bullet at 1350 FPS. An odd-ball shaped round that was not very popular either. Small to deer sized game, also target shooting.
R .32-40 Winchester Obsolete. Introduced in 1884. 155 gr to 170 gr bullet at 1460 FPS to 1802 FPS. Very popular for great accuracy out to 300 yards and hunting small to medium game. Can be hand loaded equal to the .30-30 Winchester when used in a strong action. Commercially
P .32-44 Target This cartridge was developed for the Smith & Wesson, First Model, solid-frame, hand-ejector revolver introduced in 1903. Typically 90 or 98 gr. Lead or Wadcutter, 665-780 fps, and 98-132 lbs of energy. Also known as .32 Smith & Wesson and .32 Colt New Police.
R .325 Winchester Short Magnum Introduced in 2005, delivers similar power as the .338 Win Mag. 180 gr to 220 gr bullets at 3060 FPS to 2840 FPS. Well suited for elk, bear, moose, and other large dangerous game where a lightweight short magnum is desired.
R .33 BSA Introduced in 1921. Obsolete.165 gr and 175 gr bullets at 3000 FPS and 2900 FPS. Never very popular.
R .33 Winchester Obsolete. Introduced in 1902. 200 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. Still could be fine for game up to and including elk.
R .330 Dakota Based on a shortened version of the rimless .404 Jeffery case. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2900 FPS. With the correct bullet, this cartridge can deliver more energy to targets a quarter-mile away than factory .270 Winchester produces at the muzzle!
R .333 Jeffery Introduced in 1908. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2500 FPS to 2200 FPS. Obsolete. The inspiration for the .333 OKH wildcat.
R .333 OKH Developed in 1945. 250 gr and 275 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 2314 FPS. Listed as obsolete.
R .334 OKH Dates to the late 1940's. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets. Made obsolete by the .338 Win Mag.
R .338 A Square Designed in 1978. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3500 FPS to 2879 FPS. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs.
R .338 Canadian Magnum Developed about 1989. 225 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3047 FPS to 2924 FPS. Energy close to 5000 lbs.
R .338 Excalibur Created in 1994. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3497 FPS to 2966 FPS. Energy as high as 5690 lbs and flat shooting.
R .338 Federal Introduced in 2006 as a necked-up .308 Winchester. 180 gr to 210 gr bullets at 2830 FPS to 2630 FPS. Offers excellent performance on big game such as elk and bear without magnum recoil.
P .338 JDJ Designed about 1978 by JD Jones. 225 gr to 275 gr bullets at 1561 FPS to 1609 FPS. .444 Marlin case necked down to .338 for impressive muzzle energy.
R .338 Lapua Magnum Development began in 1983 to create a cartridge to fire a 250 bullet at 3000 FPS. 250 gr bullet at 2950 FPS. Heavy game round.
R .338 Remington Ultra Magnum Introduced in 2002 as a member of the Ultra Magnum family. 250 gr bullets at 2860 FPS. Delivers 25 percent greater muzzle energy and flatter shooting out to 500 yards than the .338 Win Mag. Excellent for bear, elk, and moose.
R .338 Whisper Designed by JD Jones in the early 1990's. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets at1 075 FPS to 1040 FPS. Superb accuracy past 600 yards with good penetration and energy.
R .338 Winchester Magnum Introduced in 1958, it is based on a necked-down .458 Winchester case for the Model 70 Alaskan bolt action rifle. 175 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2500 FPS. Designed to shoot the heaviest North American game including Grizzly bear under almost any situation, it has also done well in Africa on larger plains game.
R .338-06 A-Square Introduced as a factory round in 1998 by A-Square. 200 gr to 275 gr bullets at 2465 FPS to 2275 FPS. A necked-up .30-06 case that is well suited for North American game.
P .338-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 175 gr to 250 gr bullet at 2863 FPS to 2481 FPS. This generates sufficient energy to hunt on any continent.
R .338-223 Straight Originated in 1972. An experimental load. A cartridge without a need.
R .338-378 Weatherby Introduced in 1999 by Weatherby as a factory chambering. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3009 FPS to 2731 FPS. Best on heavy game at long range.
R .338-50 Talbot Created in 1948. A .50 BMG case is necked down to .33 caliber. Developed for shooting out to 3000 yards.
R .340 Weatherby Magnum Introduced in 1962, suitable for all North American game and most African game as well. 175 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3250 FPS to 2550 FPS. Barrels shorter than 26 inches are not recommended because ballistics suffer greatly.
R .348 Winchester Introduced in 1936 for the Model 71 lever action rifle. 150 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2890 FPS to 2350 FPS. Due to flat-nose bullets, not suited for long range game.
P .35 Automatic Also called .35 Smith & Wesson, the .35 Automatic, along with a new auto pistol, was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1913. The S&W pistol is the only one that ever chambered this cartridge. The pistol was later chambered in .32 Automatic, replacing the .35 S&W Auto due to its inferiority. Typically 76 gr. FMJ, 809 fps, and 110 lbs of energy.
R .35 Newton Obsolete. Introduced in 1915. 200 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3030 FPS to 2650 FPS. Fairly potent round as energy approached 5000 lbs.
R .35 Remington Introduced in 1906 for the Model 8 semi-auto rifle. 125 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2400 FPS to 2010 FPS. Very powerful for short-range deer and black bear.
R .35 Sambar Introduced in 2002. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2920 FPS to 2700 FPS. Suitable for most big game using a short action rifle in thick brush.
P .35 Smith & Wesson Auto Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge and a new auto pistol in 1913. The S&W pistol is the only one that ever chambered this cartridge. The pistol was later chambered in .32 Automatic, replacing the .35 S&W Auto due to its inferiority. Typically 76 gr. FMJ, 809 fps, and 110 lbs of energy. Also called .35 Automatic.
R .35 Whelen Remington added the .35 Whelen as a factory chambering in 1987. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2700 FPS to 2400 FPS. All North American big game.
R .35 Winchester Obsolete. Introduced in 1903. 200 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2480 FPS to 2190 FPS. Superseded by modern cartridges, but had a good reputation for short range elk, moose, and brown bear. Listed as late as 1962 in the Kynoch catalog.
R .35 Winchester Self-Loading Obsolete. Introduced in 1905. 165 gr and 180 gr bullets at 920 FPS to 1430 FPS. So poor was its performance it was discontinued by 1920.
R .350 Griffin & Howe Magnum Obsolete. Developed in the early 1930's. 220 gr and 250 gr bullets at 3120 FPS to 2700 FPS. Died out by the end of the 1930's. Collector's item.
R .350 No.2 Rigby Introduced in 1908. 225 gr bullet at 2625 FPS. Obsolete. Good for North American big game except bear.
R .350 Remington Magnum Introduced in 2002 for the Model 673 bolt action rifle. 125 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2300 FPS. North American big game at short to medium ranges.
P .35-06 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2742 FPS to 2415 FPS. With over 3000 lbs energy, can be used to hunt on any continent. Recoil is brisk.
R .351 Winchester Self-Loading Obsolete. Introduced in 1907. 177 gr and 180 gr bullets at 1550 FPS to 1751 FPS. Used in the killing of bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde Barrow.
R .35-30 Maynard 1865 Obsolete. Introduced in 1865. Forerunner of the modern cartridge.
R .35-30 Maynard 1882 Obsolete. Introduced 1882. 165 gr and 250 gr bullets at 1450 FPS to 1280 FPS.
R .35-30-30 Dates to around 1900. 200 gr to 292 gr bullets at 1925 FPS to 1620 FPS. A good cartridge for salvaging worn out .32 Special barrels and hunting elk and moose at short range.
R .35-40 Maynard 1882 Obsolete. Introduced in 1882. 165 gr and 250 gr bullets at 1400 FPS to 1355 FPS.
R .356 Winchester Introduced in 1983 for the Model 94 XTR lever action carbine. 158 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2160 FPS. Largely a short range cartridge for deer and black bear.
P .357 AutoMag Created in 1973. 110 gr to 158 gr bullets at 1935 FPS to 1500 FPS. A sporting use round.
P .357 Herrett Introduced in 1974. 110 gr to 180 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2125 FPS. Has become popular with silhouette shooters, but was designed as a hunting round for medium game. Also good for small game and varmints.
P .357 Magnum This chambering was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson for its heavy-frame revolver. The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special case lengthened about 1/10-inch, so it will not chamber in standard .38 Special revolvers. This was the most powerful handgun cartidge in the world until the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955. The .357 Magnum provides nearly double the velocity and more than three times the energy of standard .38 Special loads. Typically 110-180 gr. JHP, 1090-1500 fps, and 400-583 lbs of energy. Also called .357 S&W Magnum.
P .357 Remington Maximum The .357 Maximum was announced as a joint venture Remington Arms Co. and Sturm, Ruger and Co. This cartridge is a 3/10-inch elongation of the .357 Magnum case. Unfortunately, the .357 Maximum revolvers all developed excessive gas-cutting on the top strap, just forward of the cylinder, within 1000 rounds or so when fired with full factory loads. The .357 Maximum was conceived primarily as an ultra-velocity, flat-trajectory silhouette cartridge. Typically 125-180 gr. FMJ or JHP, 1300-1825 fps, 676-1168 lbs of energy.
P .357 S&W Magnum This chambering was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson for its heavy-frame revolver. The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special case lengthened about 1/10-inch, so it will not chamber in standard .38 Special revolvers. This was the most powerful handgun cartidge in the world until the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955. The .357 Magnum provides nearly double the velocity and more than three times the energy of standard .38 Special loads. Typically 110-180 gr. JHP, 1090-1500 fps, and 400-583 lbs of energy. Also called .357 Magnum.
P .357 Sig This cartridge is based upon the .40 S&W case simply necked down with a short neck and a sharp shoulder. The design purpose was to achieve .357 Magnum revolver ballistics from typical semi-automatic pistols. The .357 Sig is loaded to a comparatively high pressure level - the same as top factory .357 Magnum loads and 14 percent higher than the .40 S&W or the 9mm Luger. Typically 125 gr. JHP, 1350 fps, and 520 lbs of energy.
P .358 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. Based on a .444 Marlin necked down to .358. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 2295 FPS to 2100 FPS. Recoil is considered brisk.
R .358 Norma Magnum Obsolete. Introduced in the US in 1959. 180 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3100 FPS to 2600 FPS. Never chambered in any mainstream American rifle. Suitable for North American big game including Kodiak bear. A-Square currently produces this cartridge in three bullet weights. Energy 4500 lbs.
R .358 Shooting Times Alaskan Designed by Layne Simpson in 1990. 125 gr to 275 gr bullets at 3046 to2850 FPS.
R .358 Ultra Mag Towsley Created in 1999. 180 gr to 250 gr bullets at 3408 FPS to 2965 FPS. Shoots flatter than the 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag. Intended for elk, big bear, moose, and even the larger variety African plains game.
R .358 Winchester Introduced in 1955 for the Model 70 and Model 88 rifles. 158 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2200 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game.
SG .360 Centerfire 0.360-inch diameter bore. Would be called a 99-gauge. Mostly European usage. Small game and varmint control, but hardly a serious game cartridge.
R .360 Nitro Express First appeared before 1873. Obsolete. 134 gr to 300 gr bullets at 1025 FPS to 1820 FPS. For small, thin skinned game.
R .360 No.2 Nitro Express Introduced in 1905. 320 gr bullet at 2200 FPS. Obsolete. Considered an all around good cartridge for thin skinned African game.
R .360 No.5 Rook Obsolete. Introduced around 1875-1880. 82 gr to 145 gr bullets at 1050 FPS to 1075 FPS. Available until WWII. Small game and target load.
R .366 DGW Developed sometime prior to 2001. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3253 FPS to 2911 FPS. Successfully hunted in Africa taking zebra, kudu, warthog, wildebeest, nyala, blesbok, and gemsbok.
R .369 Nitro Express Obsolete. Introduced in 1922. 270 gr bullet at 2500 FPS. Good for North American big game.
R .375 A-Square Designed in 1975. 250 gr and 300 gr bullets at3217 FPS to 2911 FPS. Appropriate for dangerous and the heaviest of game with proper shot placement. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs!
R .375 Canadian Magnum Developed about 1994. 270 gr bullet at 3010 FPS. Performance very close to the .378 Weatherby Magnum. Energy exceeds 5000 lbs!
R .375 Dakota A necked down .404 Jeffery case. 270 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2895 FPS to 2600 FPS. Can be used on dangerous game in the hands of an expert and for any other game world-wide.
R .375 Flanged Magnum Introduced in 1912. Obsolete. The .375 Beltless H&H Magnum is still available.
R .375 Holland and Holland Magnum Originated in 1912 by H&H. 200 gr to 350 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2400 FPS. Considered the best all around African game cartridge. Also great for moose and grizzly bear in North America.
P .375 JDJ Designed by JD Jones. 220 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2350 FPS to 1950 FPS. Fully capable of taking elk sized game. Recoil in pistols is very brisk.
R .375 JRS Magnum Commercially available since 1992. 270 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2750 FPS to 2700 FPS.
R .375 Remington Ultra Magnum Introduced in 2002. 270 gr and 300 gr bullets at 2900 FPS and 2760 FPS. Excellent choice for North American big game and African dangerous game.
R .375 Rimless Nitro Express Same as 9.5x57mm Mannlicher Shoenauer. Obsolete.
R .375 Weatherby Magnum Developed in 1945 by Roy Weatherby. 235 gr to 300 gr bullets at 3015 FPS to 2800 FPS. Qualified for African dangerous game.
R .375 Whelen, .375 Ackley Improved Developed in 1951. Two versions with differences in case necks. 200 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2475 FPS to 2110 FPS. Handles most dangerous game and any North American game.
P .375 Whisper Designed by JD Jones. Based on a 7mm bench rest case necked up to.375 caliber. 250 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2250 FPS at 1050 FPS.
P .375/454 JDJ Woodswalker Another big bore, short-range hunting round from SSK Industries, the .375/454 JDJ Woodswalker is based on necking the powerful 454 Casull cartridge to .375-caliber. Typically 200 gr. JHP and 2375 fps.
P .375-06 JDJ 220 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2601 FPS to 2330 FPS. Good for smaller variety to larger variety big game.
R .375-303 Westley Richards Introduced in 1905. Obsolete. 200 gr and 215 gr bullets at 2726 FPS and 2500 FPS.
R .376 Steyr Introduced in 2000 to hunt the Cape buffalo loaded in Jeff Cooper's Scout rifle concept. 225 gr to 270 gr bullets at 2560 FPS. Fine for dangerous game as energy is close to 4000 lbs. with the 270 gr bullet.
R .378 Weatherby Magnum Developed by Roy Weatherby in 1953. 235 gr to 350 gr bullets at 3200 FPS to 2650 FPS. Dangerous game cartridge. Considered too powerful for North American game. Severe recoil.
P .38 ACP This is another cartridge designed by John Browning and introduced by Bolt in 1900 for its .38 Automatic. It was stepped up in power in 1929 and the improved round called the .38 Super Auto. In power, the .38 Automatic is about the same as the 9mm Luger, but it has a longer semi-rimmed case. This cartridge is now obsolete and is no longer loaded by any major ammunition maker. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1040 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Automatic.
P .38 Automatic This is another cartridge designed by John Browning and introduced by Bolt in 1900 for its .38 Automatic. It was stepped up in power in 1929 and the improved round called the .38 Super Auto. In power, the .38 Automatic is about the same as the 9mm Luger, but it has a longer semi-rimmed case. This cartridge is now obsolete and is no longer loaded by any major ammunition maker. Typically 130 gr. FMJ, 1040 fps, and 312 lbs of energy. Also called .38 ACP.
R .38 Ballard Extra Long Obsolete. Introduced 1885-86. 146 gr and 150 gr bullets at 1275 FPS to 1160 FPS. An economical plinking and small game, and target round.
P .38 Casull repeatedly proven for nearly a century, the story of the endurance and reliability of John Browning's 1911 pistol approaches the status of legend. This cartridge is for long-range target and hunting uses, or for when self-defense needs call for a more powerful cartridge than its parent case, the .45 ACP. Typically 124-147 gr. JHP and 1600-1800 fps.
P .38 Colt New Police Designed by Smith & Wesson for its hinged-frame revolvers introduced about 1877, the .38 S&W is one of the more widely adopted American revolver cartridges; it has been used all over the world. The .38 S&W is another cartridge that owes most of its popularity to the fact that it is well-suited to lightweight pocket guns. It is also a good short-range cartridge for defense use and has better stopping power than any of the .32s and even some of the larger automatic pistol cartridges. Typically 150 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 170 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Smith & Wesson.
R .38 Extra Long Obsolete. Appeared in about 1870. Listed as late as 1916.
R .38 Long Obsolete. Dates to before 1865. Discontinued in the late 1920's.
R .38 Long Centerfire Obsolete. Introduced in 1875-76. 145 gr bullet at 950 FPS. Obsolete by 1900.
R .38 Short Obsolete. Listed as early as 1869. Manufactured until 1940.
P .38 Short & Long Colt The .38 Long Colt was once the official United States Army revolver cartridge (1892 to 1922). During the Spanish-American War and the Philippine insurrection, the Army found that the .38 Long Colt had insufficient stopping power for combat use. The cartidge was therefore dropped in 1911, in favor of the .45 Automatic, or .45 ACP.
P .38 Smith & Wesson Designed by Smith & Wesson for its hinged-frame revolvers introduced about 1877, the .38 S&W is one of the more widely adopted American revolver cartridges; it has been used all over the world. The .38 S&W is another cartridge that owes most of its popularity to the fact that it is well-suited to lightweight pocket guns. It is also a good short-range cartridge for defense use and has better stopping power than any of the .32s and even some of the larger automatic pistol cartridges. Typically 150 gr. Lead, 700 fps, and 170 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Colt New Police.
P .38 Smith & Wesson Special Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special, .38 Special +P, .38-44 Target, and .38 Smith & Wesson Special.
P .38 Special Also known as the .38 Colt Special and, more generally, as simply the .38 Special, this cartridge was developed by S&W and introduced with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902. This was originally a military cartridge meant to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-around handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and is very widely used for match shooting. Typically 110-200 gr. FMJ, WC, and JHP; 710-1175 fps; and 132-291 lbs of energy. Also called .38 Special +P,
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W.D.
1905 the 45ACP was developed by John Moses Browning.
1916 My Dad was just a babe in arms...
Yes, adopted in 1889 - hence the "Model 1889", or "M'89"-designation for the danish Krag Jorgensen.
But it was introduced two years before - the caliber I mean.
did not see it on the list
interesting list anyway thanks
am I over looking the 308WIN [?]
did not see it on the list
interesting list anyway thanks
Thats mine too! Only a passing reference to it in the .307 info[V]
*Note that this does not indicate me thinking they are the most effective in their class, merely my favorites.
.22 Hornet
.270 Winchester
.300 Savage
Favorite handgun cartridge was in 1905, the .45acp.
.30-30 Winchester First available as early as 1895 for the Winchester Model 1894 rifle. 100 gr to 170 gr bullets at 2600 FPS to 2200 FPS. The .30-30 has long been the standard American deer cartridge. All major US ammunition companies offer this classic cartridge
Not that Obsolete see them on the Auction side a lot. With really High prices. I have two.
my other is
quote:444 Marlin Introduced in 1964 for the Model 336 lever action rifle. 180 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2500 FPS to 2082 FPS. Short to medium range cartridge. Good for North American big game and thin-skinned African game
22lr - 1887
30-30win - 1895
44-40win - 1873
45-70govt - 1873
But then they also correspond to my favorite guns.[;)]
1957 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Win)
1980 7mm-08 Remington
My 6th edition (1989) is well worn and often read.
Probably about time for a new copy. [;)][:D]
( just about equals a 22-250 with 10 grains less powder, more accurate, less load sensitive.
R .22 Long Rifle Available since 1887. The most accurate and highly developed of any rimfire cartridge. Good for small game, rodents, varmints, target and tournament shooting, at relatively close ranges; about 75 yards is the furthest reliable killing range. Always remember that the .22LR is capable of killing humans and thus not a plaything.
Memories, memories, awards and trophy's from my youth shooting.
R .30-06 Springfield Adopted in 1906 for the Model 1903 Springfield rifle and used later in the M1 Garand rifle and machineguns. 150 gr to 220 gr bullets at 2740 FPS to 2300 FPS. Probably the all time classic hunting round. Can be loaded up or down in bullet weight and velocity to meet the challenge of the game at hand. The one caliber/cartridge man is well served with this old work-war horse.
P .357 Magnum This chambering was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson for its heavy-frame revolver. The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special case lengthened about 1/10-inch, so it will not chamber in standard .38 Special revolvers. This was the most powerful handgun cartidge in the world until the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955. The .357 Magnum provides nearly double the velocity and more than three times the energy of standard .38 Special loads. Typically 110-180 gr. JHP, 1090-1500 fps, and 400-583 lbs of energy. Also called .357 S&W Magnum.
Hot loads pushing a 125 grain JHP are the man-stopper all other rounds are judged against.
P .45 Automatic This cartridge was developed by John Browning in 1905 and adopted by the United States Ordnance Dept., with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol, in 1911. The .45 ACP is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. It has been proven in combat all over the world as having excellent stopping power, and has also developed into a first-class match cartridge with accuracy equal to the best. Typically 185-230 gr. FMJ or JHP, 770-1140 fps, and 244-534 lbs of energy. Also called .45 ACP and .45 Automatic +P. The top of the list, best of the best, none finer, none more accurate.
Missing from the list; the 6MM BR and 30BR, two fine cartridges with amazing accuracy and very efficient use of powder.
R .358 Winchester Introduced in 1955 for the Model 70 and Model 88 rifles. 158 gr to 300 gr bullets at 2850 FPS to 2200 FPS. Adequate for any North American big game.
Brad Steele
Seriously 1888 or 1905 depending on your point of view with the 8mm Mauser.
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
1963-- .300 WinMag
1912-- .375 H&H Magnum
Jon
KC