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The 9mm Largo is a classic European pistol cartridge developed in Spain during the early 20th century. Also known as the 9×23 Largo, it became the standard military cartridge for a variety of Spanish service pistols and carbines, including those produced by Star, Astra,...

The .50-110 Winchester is one of the most powerful cartridges ever chambered in a lever-action rifle. Originally introduced for the Winchester Model 1886 and designed for black powder, it quickly earned a reputation as a formidable hunting cartridge capable of taking the largest game...

The .32 S&W, often referred to as the .32 S&W Short, is a classic revolver cartridge introduced by Smith & Wesson in the late 19th century for use in compact pocket revolvers. Originally loaded with black powder, it quickly became a popular choice for...

The .38 Short Colt is a classic revolver cartridge with origins dating back to the late 19th century. As a shorter predecessor to the .38 Special, it offers light recoil and mild shooting characteristics, making it a popular choice for recreational shooting, Cowboy Action...

The 9×39mm is a specialised Soviet rifle cartridge developed for suppressed, subsonic performance in military firearms. Originally designed for use in AK-based platforms, it fires heavy 9mm projectiles at subsonic velocities, providing excellent terminal performance while maintaining extremely low sound signatures when paired with...

The .30 Carbine was developed during the early 1940s for the U.S. military as a lightweight, fast-handling cartridge for the iconic M1 Carbine. Offering greater range and effectiveness than a handgun while remaining lighter and easier to carry than a full-powered battle rifle, it...

The .45-90 Winchester, also known as the .45-2.4", is a classic black powder rifle cartridge developed as a longer, more powerful evolution of the legendary .45-70 Government. With its increased powder capacity, the .45-90 delivers higher velocities and greater energy while maintaining the exceptional...

The .458 SOCOM was developed to provide the AR-15 platform with a powerful large-calibre cartridge capable of delivering outstanding performance at close to moderate ranges. Featuring a rebated rim based on the .308 Winchester bolt face and necked to accept .458" diameter projectiles, it...

The .44 Auto Mag was developed to deliver true .44 Magnum performance from a semi-automatic pistol, an ambitious concept that resulted in one of the most iconic handgun cartridges ever produced. Designed around the innovative Auto Mag pistol created by the late Harry Sanford,...

The 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) is a modern, high-performance cartridge developed to maximise long-range capability from the AR-15 platform. Based on a shortened 6.5 Grendel case necked down to accept 6mm projectiles, it was designed to efficiently launch high ballistic coefficient bullets while...

The .38 S&W is a historic revolver cartridge introduced by Smith & Wesson in the late 19th century. Designed for small-frame revolvers, it became widely adopted by civilian shooters, police agencies, and military forces around the world. Known for its mild recoil and dependable...

The .450 Bushmaster was developed as a hard-hitting, big-bore cartridge for the AR-15 platform, delivering exceptional stopping power at close to moderate hunting distances. Designed to provide maximum performance while retaining the familiar handling characteristics of the AR-15, conversion generally requires only an appropriate...

The 9mm Luger is the world's most popular centre-fire pistol cartridge, renowned for its outstanding balance of accuracy, reliability, manageable recoil, and versatility. Developed by Georg Luger in 1902, it has become the standard military, law enforcement, and civilian handgun cartridge across much of...

The .500 S&W Magnum is the most powerful production revolver cartridge ever developed, setting the benchmark for handgun hunting and extreme revolver performance. Introduced by Smith & Wesson in 2003, it was engineered to deliver unprecedented power for taking the world's largest game animals....

The .300 AAC Blackout was developed by Advanced Armament Corporation to deliver .30 calibre performance from the AR-15 platform while retaining the standard bolt and magazines. Formed from a shortened and necked-up 5.56×45mm NATO case, it requires only a barrel change to convert a...

The 6.5 Creedmoor has become one of the most successful modern rifle cartridges since its introduction by Hornady in 2007. Originally developed for precision target shooting, it quickly earned a reputation for exceptional accuracy, mild recoil, and outstanding long-range performance. Its efficient case design,...

The .45 Winchester Magnum was developed to deliver substantially greater performance than the .45 ACP while retaining the familiar .45 calibre projectile. Featuring a strengthened, lengthened case and operating at significantly higher pressures, it offers magnum-level performance in semi-automatic pistols and single-shot handguns. Designed...

The .45-100 Sharps, also known as the .45-2.6", is one of the classic long-case cartridges of the American buffalo hunting era. Developed as an extended version of the .45-70 Government, its larger powder capacity was designed to deliver higher velocities and greater long-range performance,...

The .30-06 Springfield is one of the most iconic and versatile rifle cartridges ever developed. Officially adopted by the U.S. Military in 1906 for the Springfield Model 1903 rifle, it has served with distinction in military, sporting, and hunting roles for well over a...

The 9mm Winchester Magnum was developed to deliver magnum-level performance from a semi-automatic handgun. Essentially a lengthened and strengthened version of the 9mm Luger, it was designed for use in firearms such as the Wildey semi-automatic pistol, where it was capable of producing ballistic...