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'''Magnum''' refers to firearm [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] that are either bigger than a similar cartridge or derived from it. Magnum firearms refers to guns that can use magnum [[round (firearms)|rounds]]. | '''Magnum''' refers to firearm [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] that are either bigger than a similar cartridge or derived from it. Magnum firearms refers to guns that can use magnum [[round (firearms)|rounds]]. | ||
| − | + | ==Magnum Handguns== | |
* [[.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire]] - more commonly called [[.22 Magnum]] | * [[.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire]] - more commonly called [[.22 Magnum]] | ||
* [[.357 Magnum]] - also called .357 Mag. Used most commonly in the [[Ruger GP100]] and [[Smith and Wesson Model 686]] | * [[.357 Magnum]] - also called .357 Mag. Used most commonly in the [[Ruger GP100]] and [[Smith and Wesson Model 686]] | ||
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* [[.500 Smith and Wesson Magnum]] - more commonly called [[.500 Smith and Wesson]]. Used most commonly in the [[Smith and Wesson Model 500]] | * [[.500 Smith and Wesson Magnum]] - more commonly called [[.500 Smith and Wesson]]. Used most commonly in the [[Smith and Wesson Model 500]] | ||
| − | + | ==Magnum Rifles== | |
* [[7 mm Remington Ultra Magnum]] | * [[7 mm Remington Ultra Magnum]] | ||
* [[7 mm Remington Magnum]] | * [[7 mm Remington Magnum]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:11, June 28, 2016
Magnum refers to firearm cartridge that are either bigger than a similar cartridge or derived from it. Magnum firearms refers to guns that can use magnum rounds.
Magnum Handguns
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire - more commonly called .22 Magnum
- .357 Magnum - also called .357 Mag. Used most commonly in the Ruger GP100 and Smith and Wesson Model 686
- .44 Magnum - also called .44 Mag. Used most commonly in the Smith and Wesson Model 29, Smith and Wesson Model 629 and Ruger Redhawk
- .460 Smith and Wesson Magnum
- .500 Smith and Wesson Magnum - more commonly called .500 Smith and Wesson. Used most commonly in the Smith and Wesson Model 500
Magnum Rifles
- 7 mm Remington Ultra Magnum
- 7 mm Remington Magnum
- .300 Winchester Magnum - more commonly called .300 Win Mag
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire - more commonly called .22 Magnum
- .338 Lapua Magnum
See also
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Firearms Glossary Sources: Boston's Gun Bible, Tools for Survival, SAAMI.org. |