Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

[sirhrmechanic]

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[BALLISTIC]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

I liked this quote on the last one...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Caliber is a key factor with shoulder-mounted antitank weapons, because a bigger diameter translates into greater penetration by the warhead.</div></div>

 

[High Binder]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BALLISTIC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I liked this quote on the last one...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Caliber is a key factor with shoulder-mounted antitank weapons, because a <span style="color: #FF0000">bigger diameter</span> translates into greater penetration by the warhead.</div></div> </div></div>


Length is a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">far</span></span> more important factor in terms of penetration, e.g. Sectional density.

 

[Phil1]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BALLISTIC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I liked this quote on the last one...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Caliber is a key factor with shoulder-mounted antitank weapons, because a <span style="color: #FF0000">bigger diameter</span> translates into greater penetration by the warhead.</div></div> </div></div>


Length is a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">far</span></span> more important factor in terms of penetration, e.g. Sectional density.

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I'd suggest that for a shaped charge for which the penetration of armor is up to 7 times the diameter of the charge diameter. The diameter is most important. Since the weapon is shoulder fired a high velocity projectile is not likely referred to.

 

[High Binder]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phil1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BALLISTIC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I liked this quote on the last one...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Caliber is a key factor with shoulder-mounted antitank weapons, because a <span style="color: #FF0000">bigger diameter</span> translates into greater penetration by the warhead.</div></div> </div></div>


Length is a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">far</span></span> more important factor in terms of penetration, e.g. Sectional density.

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I'd suggest that for a shaped charge for which the penetration of armor is up to 7 times the diameter of the charge diameter. The diameter is most important. Since the weapon is shoulder fired a high velocity projectile is not likely referred to. </div></div>

It was a joke... You know the age old girth vs. length debate.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

It may not hit the bottom of a tuna can, but it'll pick it up.

 

[Grimm]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">


Length is a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">far</span></span> more important factor in terms of penetration.
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That's what I keep telling my wife...

 

[Killer Spade 13]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

OK, I can't get past #4.

 

[SeanRT]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

^^ Neither can I, Killer Spade

 

[Early Cuyler]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

I don't understand why yall are so amazed by that shotgun. It's BEEN done befo'....

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[Maser]

Re: Ten Largest Caliber Weapons Ever Made

I knew those douchebags with the .600NE pistol would show up there! I for one like the punt gun. I have shot a 4 gauge version of one. Pretty fun, with a rather odd pattern.