Difference between revisions of "List of AR platform cartridges"

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== AR-15 Cartridges ==
 
== AR-15 Cartridges ==
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=== Rimfire Cartridges ===
 
=== Rimfire Cartridges ===
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* [[.22 Long Rifle]] - Various dedicated upper receivers, as well as easy to use conversion kits from companies such as [[CMMG]].
 
* [[.22 Long Rifle]] - Various dedicated upper receivers, as well as easy to use conversion kits from companies such as [[CMMG]].
 
* [[.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire]]
 
* [[.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire]]
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=== Centerfire Cartridges (Imperial) ===
 
=== Centerfire Cartridges (Imperial) ===
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*[[.50 Beowulf]]
 
*[[.50 Beowulf]]
 
*[[.50 SOCOM]] (wildcat)
 
*[[.50 SOCOM]] (wildcat)
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=== Centerfire Cartridges (Metric) ===
 
=== Centerfire Cartridges (Metric) ===
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*[[10mm Auto]] (10×25mm) - pistol
 
*[[10mm Auto]] (10×25mm) - pistol
 
*[[10mm SOCOM]] (wildcat)
 
*[[10mm SOCOM]] (wildcat)
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=== Cartridges that won't feed but which are used in rifles where the receiver functions as a trigger group ===
 
=== Cartridges that won't feed but which are used in rifles where the receiver functions as a trigger group ===
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* (This information needs validation)
  
 
*[[.338 Lapua Magnum]] - Magnum rifle cartridge, well known for extreme long-range performance.
 
*[[.338 Lapua Magnum]] - Magnum rifle cartridge, well known for extreme long-range performance.
 
*[[.408 CheyTac]] ([[10.36×77mm]]) - rifle cartridge.
 
*[[.408 CheyTac]] ([[10.36×77mm]]) - rifle cartridge.
 
*[[.50 BMG]] ([[12.7×99mm NATO]]) - anti-material rifle.
 
*[[.50 BMG]] ([[12.7×99mm NATO]]) - anti-material rifle.
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== AR-10 Cartridges ==
 
== AR-10 Cartridges ==
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*[[.510 Whisper]]
 
*[[.510 Whisper]]
 
*[[.510 Winchester Short Magnum]]
 
*[[.510 Winchester Short Magnum]]
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==Other AR pattern rifles==
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Some companies have created AR pattern rifles that depart from the standard AR-15 and AR-10 dimensions in order to accommodate other types of ammunition that would not fit into the those standards.
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Examples include (sorted by overall cartridge length):
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Cartridge !! Overall length
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|-
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|[[7.5×55mm Swiss]] ||  3.059 in (77.70 mm)
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|-
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| [[6.5×55mm Swedish]] || 3.15 in (80.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.25-06 Remington]] ||  3.252 in (82.60 mm)
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|-
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| [[7mm Remington Magnum]] || 3.29 in (84.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.270 Winchester]] || 3.34 in (84.80 mm)
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|-
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| [[.300 Winchester Magnum]] || 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.30-06 Springfield]] || 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.26 Nosler]] || 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.28 Nosler]] || 3.346 (85.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.30 nosler]] || 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.33 Nosler]] | 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
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|-
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| [[.338 Lapua Magnum]] || 3.681 in (93.50 mm)
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|-
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|}

Revision as of 23:28, 20 March 2021

The AR platform has become widely popular for various applications, including simple fun, target shooting, hunting, and much more. The names "AR-10" and "AR-15" are actually trademarks of ArmaLite and Colt respectively, but the terms have become essentially ubiquitous in describing any rifle that is based on those platforms. The AR-15 rifle usually comes chambered for either the .223 Remington, or the military's higher-pressure 5.56x45mm NATO, which can safely fire the .223 Remington, while the reverse is highly advised against for safety reasons, due to the possibility of damaging the rifle, or even possible catastrophic failure that will result in injury for the shooter. The AR-15 and AR-10 can also be converted to many other calibers as well, and here we will attempt to create and maintain a definitive list of them all, if possible.

AR-15 Cartridges

Rimfire Cartridges


Centerfire Cartridges (Imperial)


Centerfire Cartridges (Metric)


Cartridges that won't feed but which are used in rifles where the receiver functions as a trigger group

  • (This information needs validation)


AR-10 Cartridges


Other AR pattern rifles

Some companies have created AR pattern rifles that depart from the standard AR-15 and AR-10 dimensions in order to accommodate other types of ammunition that would not fit into the those standards.

Examples include (sorted by overall cartridge length):

Cartridge Overall length
7.5×55mm Swiss 3.059 in (77.70 mm)
6.5×55mm Swedish 3.15 in (80.00 mm)
.25-06 Remington 3.252 in (82.60 mm)
7mm Remington Magnum 3.29 in (84.00 mm)
.270 Winchester 3.34 in (84.80 mm)
.300 Winchester Magnum 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
.30-06 Springfield 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
.26 Nosler 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
.28 Nosler 3.346 (85.00 mm)
.30 nosler 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
.33 Nosler | 3.346 in (85.00 mm)
.338 Lapua Magnum 3.681 in (93.50 mm)
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