Below is a list of different cartridges used by both military and law enforcement snipers around the world. This is not a complete list but rather a list of those cartridges that are the most commonly used. We continue to update the data as often as is feasible. By clicking into the individual pages you will find some ballistic charts, history and other information pertaining to that cartridge as well as recommendations. We also have some extensive evaluations and comparisons that we have completed and which info you may find valuable.
Military Cartridge | Civilian Name | Last Update |
5.56x45mm NATO | .223 Remington | 7/18/2009 |
6.16x51mm | .243 Winchester | 7/23/2009 |
6.5 Creedmoor | 6.5 Creedmoor | 12/01/2017 |
260 Remington | 260 Remington | 8/11/2009 |
6.5x55mm | 6.5x55mm Swedish | 8/31/2009 |
6.5x284mm | 6.5×284 Norma | 10/09/2009 |
7mm Remington Magnum | 7mm Remington Magnum | 11/02/2009 |
7.7x56mm Rimmed | .303 British | 12/28/2009 |
7.62x51mm NATO | .308 Winchester | 5/18/2011 |
7.62x54mm Rimmed | 7.62R | 03/16/2012 |
7.62x63mm | .30-06 Springfield | 03/19/2012 |
7.62x66mm | .300 Winchester Magnum | 05/01/2012 |
8.60x70mm | .338 Lapua Magnum | 06/01/2012 |
12.7x99mm | .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun) | 07/11/2012 |