12 mm caliber
This article lists firearm cartridges which have a bullet in the 12-millimeter (0.47 in) to 13-millimeter (0.51 in) caliber range.
- Length refers to the cartridge case length.
- OAL refers to the overall length of the cartridge.
- Bullet refers to the diameter of the bullet.
Some measurements are in mm, others are in calibers, which are measured in inches.
Pistol cartridges
| Name |
Bullet |
Length |
Rim |
Base |
Shoulder |
Neck |
OAL |
| .50 Action Express |
12.7 (.500) |
32.64 (1.285) |
13.06 (.514) |
13.89 (.547) |
- |
13.72 (.540) |
40.89 (1.610) |
| .50 GI |
12.7 (.500) |
22.81 (.899) |
12.19 (.480) |
13.36 (.526) |
- |
13.36 (.526) |
31.01 (1.221) |
Revolver cartridges
| Name |
Bullet |
Length |
Rim |
Base |
Shoulder |
Neck |
OAL |
| .480 Ruger[1] |
12.065 (.475) |
32.639 (1.285) |
13.767 (.542) |
12.802 (.504) |
- |
12.802 (.504) |
41.91 (1.650) |
| .500 S&W Magnum |
12.7 (.500) |
41.275 (1.625) |
14.12 (.556) |
13.36 (.526) |
- |
13.36 (.526) |
53.34 (2.10) |
| .500 Wyoming Express |
12.7 (.500") |
35 (1.37") |
- |
- |
- |
- |
44.8 (1.765") |
| .500 Linebaugh |
12.95 (.510) |
35.69 (1.405) |
15.49 (.610) |
14.05 (.553) |
- |
13.72 (.540) |
44.58 (1.755) |
Rifle cartridges
| Name |
Bullet |
Case type |
Case length |
Rim |
Base |
Shoulder |
Neck |
Cartridge length |
Primer |
| .475 A&M Magnum[2] |
12.07 (.475) |
belted bottlenecked |
73.66 (2.90) |
13.54 (.533) |
14.83 (.584) |
14.22 (.560) |
12.75 (.502) |
95.25 (3.75) |
Boxer large rifle |
| .470 Capstick[3] |
12.07 (.475) |
- |
72.39 (2.85) |
13.51 (.532) |
13.03 (.513) |
- |
12.67 (.499) |
92.71 (3.65) |
- |
| .476 Nitro Express[4] |
12.09 (.476) |
rimmed, necked |
76.2 (3.00) |
16.33 (.643) |
14.48 (.570) |
13.46 (.530) |
12.9 (.508) |
95.76 (3.77) |
Berdan 6.45 (0.254) |
| .470 Nitro Express[5] |
12.27 (.483) |
rimmed, necked |
88.65 (3.25) |
16.41 (.646) |
14.53 (.572) |
13.41 (.528) |
12.7 (.500) |
108.2 (4.26) |
Berdan 6.45 (0.254) |
| .475 No. 2 Nitro Express[6] |
12.27 (.483) |
rimmed, necked |
82.55 (3.49) |
16.86 (.665) |
14.63 (.576) |
13.89 (.547) |
12.95 (.510) |
98.04 (3.86) |
Berdan 6.45 (0.254) |
| .475 Nitro Express[7] |
12.27 (.483) |
rimmed, straight |
82.55 (3.25) |
16.41 (.646) |
14.53 (.572) |
- |
13.41 (.528) |
98.04 (3.86) |
Berdan 6.38 (0.251) |
| .500 No. 2 Express (.577/500)[8] |
12.88 (.500) |
rimmed, necked |
71.37 (2.81) |
18.44 (.726) |
16.28 (.641) |
14.22 (.560) |
13.67 (.538) |
86.36 (3.40) |
Berdan 6.38 (0.251) |
| .577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express[9] |
12.7 (.500) |
rimmed, necked |
80 (3.13) |
18.2 (.717) |
16.4 (.645) |
14.9 (.585) |
13.4 (.526) |
95 (3.74) |
Berdan 6.38 (0.251) |
| 505 Gibbs |
.505 |
Rimless, Bottlenecked |
80.0 (3.150") |
- |
16.3 (.640") |
16.3 (.640") |
13.7 (.538") |
97.8 (3.850") |
|
| .500 Jeffery |
.510 |
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| .50 Beowulf |
12.7 (.500) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Boxer |
| .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm NATO) |
12.95 (.510) |
- |
99.31 (3.91) |
20.42 (.804) |
20.42 (.804) |
18.82 (.741) |
14.22 (.560) |
138.43 (5.45) |
Boxer |
| .510 DTC Europ (.50 DTC) |
12.95 (.510) |
- |
96.77 (3.81) |
- |
- |
19.304 (.760) |
- |
135.89 (5.35) |
Boxer |
| .510 Whisper |
12.95 (.510) |
- |
47.63 (1.875) |
14.94 (.588) |
14.91 (.587) |
14.91 (.587) |
13.94 (.549) |
84.84 (3.34) |
Boxer |
| 12.7x108mm |
12.98 (.511) |
- |
108 (4.3) |
21.70 (0.854) |
21.75 (0.856) |
18.90 (0.744) |
13.95 (0.549) |
147.50 (5.807) |
- |
Note: The .50 Sharps, Winchester and US Government cartridges were actually of 13mm caliber.
See also
References
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (2006) [1965]. Skinner, Stan. ed. Cartridges of the World (11th Edition ed.). Iola, WI, USA: Gun Digest Books. p. 313. ISBN 0-89689-297-2.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1972) [1965]. Amber, John T.. ed. Cartridges of the World (3d Edition ed.). DBI Books. pp. 142–3. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1997) [1965]. McPherson, M.L.. ed. Cartridges of the World (8th Edition ed.). DBI Books. pp. 227, 230. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1972) [1965]. Amber, John T.. ed. Cartridges of the World (3d Edition ed.). DBI Books. pp. 228, 236. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1972) [1965]. Amber, John T.. ed. Cartridges of the World (3d Edition ed.). DBI Books. pp. 228, 236. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1972) [1965]. Amber, John T.. ed. Cartridges of the World (3d Edition ed.). DBI Books. pp. 228, 236. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1972) [1965]. Amber, John T.. ed. Cartridges of the World (3d Edition ed.). DBI Books. pp. 228, 236. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1972) [1965]. Amber, John T.. ed. Cartridges of the World. DBI Books. pp. 230, 236. ISBN 0-695-80326-3.
- ^ Barnes, Frank C. (1972) [1965]. Amber, John T.. ed. Cartridges of the World. DBI Books. pp. 230, 236. ISBN 0-87349-178-5.