Gun Question

I know next to nothing about guns. A .22  caliber is a small bore rifle (one of the smallest)? I know some one who hunts deer with a .240 rifle. Wouldn't a .240 bullet be just slight larger than .22? Why is a .240 called a .240 and not a .24 caliber?

a .22 is smaller than a .240 by a long shot I'm trying to find a site that has a chart comparison as soon as I find it I'll post it a .22 can go either for a handgun or a rifle

A .22 caliber is smaller than a .240, but I'm not sure why the .240 isnt called a .24 caliber. Firearm cartridges are sometimes named really weird. For example a .30-30 is named for .30 caliber and 30 grains which is the original amount of powder loaded in the cartridge or .30-06 which is for a .30 caliber bullet and 1906 which is when the US military adopted the cartridge for use.

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I can't find too much on the .240 as for comparison but is a larger round than a .22
 It's more of a big game shot and a .22 a varmint shot... hope this help...

You had it Clarence. I just circled the two rounds in question.

That clears it up. Thanks to all for the information.

No problem Jw and thanks for noticing it Zues I couldn't read the small print but figured it be in one of the two I posted LoL