Possible Cartridge Types
In the following chart, the measured diameter of a bullet in inches corresponds to possible cartridge type(s).
Possible Cartridge Types Indicated Based on the Measured Diameter of a Fired Bullet |
DIAMETER OF FIRED BULLET * |
POSSIBLE CALIBERS |
.202" - .228" |
22
5.5mm
5.56mm |
.247" - .271" |
25 Auto
6.35mm |
.302" - .328" |
32 Auto
32 H&R Magnum
7.62mm
7.65mm
32 S&W
32 S&W L
|
.353 " - .373" |
.357 Mag.
38 Spl.
380 Auto
9mm (various types) |
.401" - .410" |
40 S&W
41 Rem Mag
10mm Auto |
.425" - .431" |
44 Rem. Mag. |
.447" - .458" |
45 Auto
45 Colt
455 Webley/Colt |
* assumes little or no deformation that makes measurement difficult |
Measured caliber/diameter, as with other physical features, is only one factor to consider. A bullet of a given caliber may be consistent with any number of cartridge types.
One caliber and multiple cartridge types
Courtesy of Jack Dillon
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