Magnum (firearm)

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf firearm cartridge type
gptkbp:appliesTo rifle cartridges
handgun cartridges
shotgun cartridges
gptkbp:category shooting
firearms terminology
gptkbp:characterizedBy greater energy
higher velocity
larger case size
gptkbp:contrastsWith standard cartridge
gptkbp:etymology from French 'magnum', meaning 'large' or 'great'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Magnum (firearm)
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Smith_&_Wesson
gptkb:Remington_Arms
gptkb:Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:.22_Winchester_Magnum_Rimfire
gptkb:.44_Magnum
gptkb:.338_Lapua_Magnum
gptkb:.300_Winchester_Magnum
gptkb:.357_Magnum
gptkb:.41_Magnum
gptkbp:originatedIn early 20th century
gptkbp:relatedTo +P ammunition
overpressure ammunition
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:hunting
self-defense
sport shooting
increased power
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Magnum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5