323 cartridges — ballistics, history, and military timelines. Search, sort, and compare.
This reference covers 323 cartridges across six categories: rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rimfire, and wildcat. Each entry includes bullet diameter, common grain weights, muzzle velocity, energy at the muzzle, military adoption history, and current availability. Search by name, caliber designation, or alternate name — for example, ".308 Win" will find 7.62×51mm NATO.
Cartridges with military service history are flagged and sortable by year introduced. Select up to four cartridges to compare ballistics side-by-side. Common cartridges covered include 9mm Luger, .223 Remington / 5.56×45mm NATO, .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO, 6.5 Creedmoor, .45 ACP, .30-06 Springfield, 7.62×39mm, .300 Blackout, .338 Lapua Magnum, and many more.
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