"Fig 1 Caliber Selection"

Caliber Selection

Figure 2

Typical Kinetic Energy Produced by Various Calibers

Notes

1 32A = US loading

2 32B = European loading (Sellior & Bellot)

3 22, 25, 32, 38, & 38+P data are derived from typical compact handguns in those calibers

4 All other data derived from typical handguns with 3.5" to 4.5" barrels

5 223 rifle data included for comparison with handgun calibers

The above data are typical, intended to give an overview of caliber capabilities. For more detailed information on specific loading check out the manufacturers websites listed on the LINKS page (Federal, Speer, & Winchester).