Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
firearm cartridge designation
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| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
greater energy
higher velocity larger case size |
| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
standard cartridges
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| gptkbp:etymology |
from French 'magnum', meaning 'large' or 'great'
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Magnum (firearm cartridge)
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| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:.22_Winchester_Magnum_Rimfire
gptkb:.44_Magnum gptkb:.300_Winchester_Magnum gptkb:.357_Magnum gptkb:7mm_Remington_Magnum |
| gptkbp:offers |
greater range
flatter trajectory increased stopping power |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
early 20th century
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| gptkbp:popularizedBy |
gptkb:Smith_&_Wesson
gptkb:Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company |
| gptkbp:sometimes_denotes |
magnum revolver cartridges
magnum rifle cartridges magnum shotshells |
| gptkbp:used_in |
handguns
rifles shotguns |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
gptkb:hunting
gptkb:law_enforcement military applications self-defense target shooting increased power cartridges |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Magnum
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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