Firearm Cartridge Library Release

Firearm Cartridge Library Release

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Firearm Cartridge Library Release

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Firearm Cartridge Library

It’s been a long and interesting end to the 2014 year, but it has been a productive one and I am happy to move into a fresh new year with new possibilities. With it being so busy however, I have not been able to write much recently. But rest assured, I have been hard at work at something I am very proud of..

With the 2014 year coming to a close, I am happy to announce that the Firearm Cartridge Library has officially released online in a BETA test version 1.0.x. The Firearm Cartridge Library is a large and ever-growing database of Firearm Cartridges. In the initial release, 235 Firearm Cartridges were released online in the library under the Pistol Cartridge Category. These include cartridge data on everything from the extremely tiny 2.34mm Rimfire up to the .50 Caliber class cartridges like the .500 S&W Magnum and the .50 Action Express.

Some of the Data you will see in the Firearm Cartridge Library:

A Full Set of 21 different Specification Data Points for Firearm Cartridges

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[list_item icon=””]1. Name[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]2. Alternate Names[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]3. Year Introduced[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]4. Country of Origin[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]5. Case Type[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]6. Common Bullet Weights[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]7. Primary Application[/list_item]

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[list_item icon=””]8. Bullet Diameter[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]9. Neck Diameter[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]10. Shoulder Diameter[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]11. Base Diameter[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]12. Rim Diameter[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]13. Rim Thickness[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]14. Case Length[/list_item]

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[list_item icon=””]15. Overall Length (OAL)[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]16. Case Capacity[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]17. Primer Type & Style[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]18. Rifling Twist[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]19. Max Pressure[/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]20. CIP Pressure/list_item]

[list_item icon=””]21. CIP Proof[/list_item]

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1.) Name 8.) Bullet Diameter 15.) Overall Length (OAL)
2.) Also Known As 9.) Neck Diameter 16.) Case Capacity
3.) Year Introduced 10.) Shoulder Diameter 17.) Primer Type & Style
4.) Country of Origin 11.) Base Diameter 18.) Rifling Twist
5.) Case Type 12.) Rim Diameter 19.) Max Pressure
6.) Common Bullet Weights 13.) Rim Thickness 20.) CIP Pressure
7.) Primary Application(s) 14.) Case Length 21.) CIP Proof Pressure
  1. Cartridge Images, scaled for reference.
  2. Cartridge Compare – A feature that allows you to select multiple firearm cartridges and view their data and images in a side-by-side comparison. Simply check the small box at the top right hand corner of the cartridges you want to compare, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the COMPARE button.
  3. Search – Search ability includes the ability to search both cartridge names and alternative names (“Also Known As”)
  4. Matching Firearms for Cartridge Types (Coming early 2015!)
  5. Firearm Cartridge Specification Diagrams (Coming early 2015!)
  6. A list of similar cartridges (Coming early 2015!)

In the coming days, weeks, and months, you will see a steady stream of updates to the library with new data being entered nearly around the clock. Into the first week of 2015, you can expect to see the Rifle section of the Firearm Cartridge Library open, with hundreds of Rifle Cartridges to view. The Shotgun section will open soon after this.

A few things to note: Not all data is complete yet, and not all images are finished for each cartridge. This takes some time, but I can assure you I am burning the candle at both ends to get this done. Regarding pressure specifications for different cartridges, I have generally stuck to the most reliable sources when researching Case Pressures for all Cartridges in the database. When possible, the first information researched is always the official specifications as put for by both SAAMI and the CIP. When using information found on this website or any other resources, always be sure to consult a professionally published reloading manual or other official resource to compare data. When possible, always check multiple sources, regardless of how much you trust where your cartridge data is coming from. One last note, please make sure to read the site Terms & Conditions as well as the disclaimers within the Firearm Cartridge Library before using the data found in our database. We are not liable for how or why you use the information found on this website.

Official Firearm Cartridge Library Release Schedule

The official release of the Firearm Cartridge Library is scheduled for the first week of February, 2015. At this time, I believe mostly 100% of the Cartridges should be up in the Library with data and images, as well as the completed versions of the features listed above. Past this point, the future holds a lot for the Firearm Cartridge Library, and you can expect to see some really cool updates with awesome new features that are already in the works. I would list them out for you here, but I think I will wait and keep some things as a surprise!

I think that about sums it up for now. Thanks for reading, and as always take care and be safe. I’ll check back in the New Year!