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To: mountainlion

In this case, the “caliber” is the ratio of barrel length to projectile/muzzle diameter. A 5” 54 caliber gun has a barrel 270 inches (22.5 feet) long.


10 posted on 11/05/2009 6:11:38 AM PST by Little Ray (The beatings will continue until GOP comes to heel.)
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To: Little Ray

In this case, the “caliber” is the ratio of barrel length to projectile/muzzle diameter. A 5” 54 caliber gun has a barrel 270 inches (22.5 feet) long

Interesting confusing.


13 posted on 11/05/2009 6:14:55 AM PST by mountainlion (concerned conservative.)
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