This article provides information on bullet caliber size charts, including measurements in inches and millimeters of the most common rifle and handgun ammo cartridges. … See more

Bullet size may vary within a given cartridge, or have a standard bullet size. For example, .308 … See more

Bullet weight impacts trajectory, terminal ballistics, impact to target and recoil; lighter bullets are faster but more susceptible to wind than heavier ones; accuracy is only one factor … See more

Recoil is an equal opposition reaction that requires more energy for moving heavier bullets which generate more recoil than lighter ones; lower weights ideal for target practice du… See more

There are pros and cons between using lighter versus heavier weight bullets; larger caliber with heavy bullet provides better expansion, penetration and take down power for h… See more