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Common Calibers Used by Snipers


A comprehensive .260 Remington Match Ammo Comparison (10/17/07)
All new and comprehensive .308 Win Match Ammo Comparison (07/25/07)
Match Grade .308 Ammo Comparison    (updated 07/11/06)

Below is a list of different cartridges used for sniping around the world. This is not a complete list but it is the more common ones. By clicking into the individual pages you will find some ballistic charts, history and other information pertaining to that cartridge.
5.56x45mm NATO    (.223 Rem)           
6.16x51mm         (.243 Win)
260 Remington                    Updated 10/18/2007                                    
6.5x55mm          (6.5mm Swedish)   
6.5x284mm         (6.5x284 Norma)   
7mm Rem Mag                                
7.7x56mm R        (.303 British)
7.62x51mm NATO    (.308 Win)               
7.62x54mmR        (7.62 Rimmed)
7.62x63mm         (.30-06 Springfield)
.300 Win Mag
8.60x70mm         (.338 Lapua)
12.7x99mm         (.50 BMG)

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