Posted: 1/29/2009 1:51:57 PM EDT
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I was looking around on google and on here trying to find a list ranking ammunition by caliber from smallest to largest. I'd prefer to have both rifle and pistol ammo in the same list to compare those as well.
The reason I ask is that an indoor range around here will let you shoot anything .45 and under, so that's the main list I'm looking for. The main ones I'm looking for in order are 9mm, .223, .308, .357, 6.8, 6.5, .30, .40 and .45. Thanks to anyone that knows. |
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I was looking around on google and on here trying to find a list ranking ammunition by caliber from smallest to largest. I'd prefer to have both rifle and pistol ammo in the same list to compare those as well. The reason I ask is that an indoor range around here will let you shoot anything .45 and under, so that's the main list I'm looking for. The main ones I'm looking for in order are 9mm, .223, .308, .357, 6.8, 6.5, .30, .40 and .45. Thanks to anyone that knows. Maybe I don't understand the question, but It seems that you already have the information you seek. Calibers refer to hundredths of an inch, or a metric equivalent. Thus, just line up the calibers in numerical order after converting the metric sizes: .223 6.5 6.8 .30 .40 .45 |
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Get a little coaching about shooting before you pick up a firearm. A reloading manual is a good guide to find out what diameter bullet is used for the not so obvious cartridges. The bullet manufacturer web sites are also a good place to start. One you know the bullet diameter, you'll know whether it is "under .45".
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Get a little coaching about shooting before you pick up a firearm. A reloading manual is a good guide to find out what diameter bullet is used for the not so obvious cartridges. The bullet manufacturer web sites are also a good place to start. One you know the bullet diameter, you'll know whether it is "under .45". I have done a lot of research on different firearms, both rifles and handguns, but I wasn't sure exactly how the rifle and handgun ammo compared to one another. And to answer the other question, it is a rifle range as well. |
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".45 and under".
Unfortunately that isn't very descriptive. Under one interpretation, anything .450 inches in diameter or less is ok. So you could shoot your .338 Lapua but not your .50 AE. As an aside, a 1911 in .45 ACP shoots bullets that are larger than .450 inches in diameter. (actual bullet diameter is .451") The actual range interpretation of this would probably mean you can shoot pistol cartridges .45 ACP and smaller. Most indoor ranges forbade centerfire rifle cartridges, regardless of caliber. The indoor range I used to frequent back in the old days, had a 9mm AR15 you could rent. It didn't allow .223. If you have any questions, then just ask. Chances are they will allow most pistol cartridges, and forbid most rifle cartridges. |
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Try this
I started that a long time ago (actually before I could even own a rifle), so some of the grain information is a bit odd. However, it should help 
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Just about every major rifle caliber is smaller than a 45 in diameter. A lot of indoor ranges allow the common handgun calibers and 22 rifles. It's not so much the caliber of the bullet, as the power of the cartridge and the type of backstop at the range. A 30-06 is both smaller and lighter than a typical 45 bullet, but it packs about six times the energy of a 45 ACP round.
Simplest thing to do is call the range and ask about the specific calibers you have in mind. They get questions like that all the time. They don't mind, and they won't think you're stupid. |