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Why do otherwise sensible and nitpicky rifle loonies keep using the term "caliber" when referring to a chambering? It's particularly incongruent behaviour amongst folks who often engage in lengthy and passionate debates about some pretty obscure, esoteric topics?
Odd...
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Calibre is quicker to type than cartridge. You all spell it wrong, anyway.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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About the only thing I can spell. I should not be here.Oop.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Can you figure out what they are talking about?
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Unfortunately, it is, while technically wrong, international accepted usage.
Even some manufacturers mark their weapons as such.
Have a Ruger SP 101 marked ".38 Spec. Cal."
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Can you figure out what they are talking about? ...incongruent...esoteric... I'm pretty sure he is cussing at us.
If I'm wrong, I'll admit it. If I don't reply further, I'm satisfied with my side of the "debate." ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v39/justgoto/shooting/30_30_400.png) ...nuff said.
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What's a caliber? Is that like a different font?
Bore, groove, cartridge, chamber...I get that.
I am..........disturbed.
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Semantics...wait...watch...it gets odder....... 
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Really wanna get flustered with wording? Try to properly ask someone behind a gun counter what cartridge a particular rifle is chambered for...... (palm to forehead)
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This ranks right up there with using clip instead of magazine.
And by that I mean, I simply don't give a [bleep] because I know what they're trying to say.
I think we should collectively work on the differences between: they're, their, and there before we tackle rifle nomenclature.
Travis
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Try to properly ask someone behind a gun counter what cartridge a particular rifle is chambered for...... I heard tell of some of those guys bheing really fuggin' sharp....... 
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Sharp as a bowling ball maybe....
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You should listen to some of the dudes on the outside of the counter.....
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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I try to lurk in the local shop at least once a week..... makes for great entertainment...
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It IS truly amazing at times......
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Problem is every time I go down to watch the Morons I walk out with a used Remington.... Wonder who's really the moron......
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The guy that keeps buying the .270s......
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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