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22 Caliber Weapons

22 Caliber Weapons

22 caliber weapons have ammunition that measures .22 inches in diameter.  There are many types of weapons which use this ammunition, but one of the most popular is the 22 caliber rifle. In fact, the cartridge sold for 22 caliber rifles, is one of the most widely sold forms of ammunition around the globe.
 
 
22 caliber weapons include riffles, revolvers, shotguns and pistols. When cartridges are made for 22 caliber weapons, they are made in a way that allows them to be used in a variety of weapons. In fact, one type of cartridge can be used in several weapons, including a pistol and a revolver.
 
 
22 caliber weapons can be automatic and semi-automatic. In that case, the individual does not have to load the weapon, as it is self loading. The shooter simply needs to pull the trigger in order to fire the weapon, which then starts the sequence which continues to load the weapon.
 
 
Weapons which use 22 caliber ammunition, tend to be some of the smallest and light weight weapons available. In fact, the recoil produced by these weapons is almost not noticeable. However, there are some very powerful 22 caliber weapons. In addition to the caliber of the ammunition, there are other factors to consider, such as the length of the bullet. In fact, some 22 caliber ammunition is hollow point, which is some of the most deadly ammunition in the world, when it is accurately fired.