The Evolution Of The Rifle

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Excessive rotational speed can exceed the bullet's designed limits and the resulting centrifugal force can cause the bullet to disintegrate in a radial fashion.
• Caliber
Rifles may be chambered in a variety of calibers, from .17 to .50 caliber. The term caliber essentially refers to the width of the bullet fired through a rifle's barrel. Larger caliber bullets have more overall power, but small caliber bullets can reach higher velocities and have better overall penetrative power. Armies have consistently attempted to find and procure the most lethal and accurate caliber for their firearms.