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The .308 Match is Starline's Small Rifle Primer version of the legendary .308 Winchester case, developed specifically to meet the demands of precision and competitive shooters. Many reloaders favour Small Rifle Primers for their potential to produce more consistent ignition and lower velocity variations,...

The .32 Auto, also known as the .32 ACP, was developed by John Moses Browning at the turn of the 20th century and quickly became one of the world's most successful semi-automatic pistol cartridges. Designed primarily for compact pocket pistols, its mild recoil, reliable...

The .444 Marlin was introduced in the mid-1960s to give Marlin's Model 336 lever-action rifle a significant increase in power, creating one of the most capable straight-wall hunting cartridges of its time. Delivering heavy projectiles with substantial energy, the .444 Marlin quickly earned a...

The .45 Auto, more commonly known as the .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), is one of the most iconic handgun cartridges ever developed. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning in the early 20th century, it was adopted as the official U.S. military handgun...

The .41 Special is a respected wildcat revolver cartridge created by legendary firearms writer and experimenter Elmer Keith. Developed by shortening the .41 Magnum case to the same length relationship shared by the .44 Special and .38 Special with their magnum counterparts, it was...

The .41 Long Colt is a classic American revolver cartridge with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Developed for Colt's double-action revolvers, it was chambered in iconic firearms including the Thunderer, New Army, New Navy, Army Special, Single Action Army,...

The .50 Alaskan is a legendary big-bore cartridge developed specifically for hunting the largest and most dangerous game in North America. Originally created by Alaskan gunsmith Harold Johnson by necking up the .348 Winchester case to accept .510" projectiles, it delivers tremendous stopping power...

The .44 Special is a classic revolver cartridge renowned for its outstanding accuracy, mild recoil, and exceptional versatility. Introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1907, it laid the foundation for the later development of the legendary .44 Magnum. Its generous case capacity and moderate...

The 8.6 Blackout is a modern rifle cartridge developed to deliver exceptional performance with heavy .338" diameter projectiles, particularly in suppressed and subsonic applications. Designed as a larger, more powerful alternative to the .300 Blackout, it provides significantly greater projectile mass and energy while...

The .357 Magnum is one of the most iconic and widely used handgun cartridges ever developed. Introduced in the 1930s as a lengthened, higher-pressure version of the .38 Special, it quickly established itself as the benchmark for revolver performance. Combining excellent accuracy, impressive power,...

The .357 Maximum was developed in the early 1980s through a collaboration between Ruger and Remington as a high-performance revolver cartridge for metallic silhouette competition. Essentially an extended and strengthened version of the .357 Magnum, it delivers substantially higher velocities and greater energy while...

The .308 Winchester has been one of the world's most respected and widely used rifle cartridges since its introduction in 1952. Closely related to the military 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge, it offers an outstanding balance of power, efficiency, and accuracy while maintaining manageable recoil. Its...

The 9×23 Comp is a purpose-built competition cartridge designed to deliver exceptional reliability and performance in high-capacity race guns. Closely related to the 9mm Super Comp and 9×23 Winchester, it has become a popular choice among IPSC and USPSA Open Division shooters who require...

The .45 Auto Rim was developed shortly after the First World War to allow revolvers chambered for the .45 Auto to be fired without the use of moon clips. By incorporating an extra-thick rim, the cartridge headspaces correctly in revolvers originally designed for the...

The .348 Winchester was introduced in 1936 for the legendary Winchester Model 71 lever-action rifle and quickly established itself as one of the most powerful lever-action hunting cartridges of its era. Designed specifically for hunting large North American game, it earned a reputation for...

The .38 Long Colt is a historic revolver cartridge introduced by Colt in the late 19th century and best known for its service with the U.S. military before the adoption of the .45 Colt and later the .45 ACP. Longer than the .38 Short...

The .260 Remington is a highly respected 6.5mm rifle cartridge that was introduced commercially by Remington in 1997 after gaining popularity as a successful wildcat design. Based on the .308 Winchester case and necked down to accept .264" projectiles, the .260 Remington delivers excellent...

The .375 Winchester was introduced as a powerful hunting cartridge for Winchester's Big Bore Model 94 lever-action rifle. Based on a strengthened and shortened version of the classic .38-55 Winchester case, it was designed to operate at higher pressures, delivering substantially greater performance while...

The .30-30 Winchester is one of the most successful and recognisable sporting rifle cartridges ever developed. Introduced in 1895 for the legendary Winchester Model 1894 lever-action rifle, it was America's first commercially successful small-bore sporting cartridge designed specifically for smokeless powder. Its combination of...

The .222 Remington, affectionately known as the "Triple Deuce", was introduced in 1950 and quickly earned a reputation for exceptional accuracy. A favourite among benchrest competitors and varmint hunters, its combination of precision, mild recoil, and high velocity made it one of the most...