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  • noun Plural form of caliber.

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Examples

  • You can find certain calibers at some of the smaller stores but they are asking prices that would make the purchase crazy.

    disapearing ammo 2009

  • Yes, the 30-30 is by far a very popular lever caliber but keep your eye on the up-coming Marlin calibers; .308, .338, and possibly a 7mm or .270 caliber in the near future for the Marlin lever?

    Best Elk Rifle? 2009

  • You should have done the ballistic research before asking the question and have ruled out certain calibers and provided your preferences and experience with other calibers at long ranges from 400 to 600 yards.

    best caliber for 600+ yard shots 2009

  • Yes, the 30-30 is by far a very popular lever caliber but keep your eye on the up-coming Marlin calibers; .308, .338, and possibly a 7mm or .270 caliber in the near future for the Marlin lever?

    Best Elk Rifle? 2009

  • Yes | No | Report from bowhunter123 wrote 51 weeks 3 days ago personally i preffer thompson center ... they have the most variety in calibers and last a lifetime if takin care of ... not to mention the accuracy is tremendous ... good luck with whatever company you buy and talk to dealers about there opinions

    Remington, Ruger, Savage, or Browning. whats your rifle brand. 2009

  • You should have done the ballistic research before asking the question and have ruled out certain calibers and provided your preferences and experience with other calibers at long ranges from 400 to 600 yards.

    best caliber for 600+ yard shots 2009

  • I think your chice of calibers is fine as long as you are confident of your skils as a marksman.

    Buffalo with a .45-70 2009

  • I think your chice of calibers is fine as long as you are confident of your skils as a marksman.

    Buffalo with a .45-70 2009

  • The convention or system for designating cartridge calibers is totally messed up.

    And Now, A Really Manly Handgun 2009

  • Yes | No | Report from bowhunter123 wrote 51 weeks 3 days ago personally i preffer thompson center ... they have the most variety in calibers and last a lifetime if takin care of ... not to mention the accuracy is tremendous ... good luck with whatever company you buy and talk to dealers about there opinions

    Remington, Ruger, Savage, or Browning. whats your rifle brand. 2009

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