![]() The bore is hole down your barrel and its diameter determines the size of bullet your firearm will shoot. It is where the piece of brass (or in shotguns, the hull) is held as the primer is ignited, powder burns, and projectile is pushed down the barrel. The chamber is the receiver or back end of the barrel where the round fits into place. In simple terms, the caliber is a function of bore diameter and size and shape of chamber the brass case holding the powder fits into. Whatever firearm you own, the ammunition it uses needs to fit the chamber and bore of the gun. You do not want to put the wrong ammunition into a firearm and risk damaging it or worse, damaging yourself and those around you. Using correct ammunition is important so the gun works, and does so safely. Using a firearm requires that you use correct ammunition. Why do we need to know how to identify the caliber/gauge of a firearm? How to Identify the Caliber/Gauge of a Firearm Have you ever wondered how experienced gun owners know exactly what make and model a gun is? Whatever your background with guns, you CAN learn how to identify the caliber of a firearm!
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