Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
Caliber (calibre) of a rifle generally refers to:
Calibre is the diameter of the bore (and matching projectile), expressed in inches (e.g., .308) or millimetres (e.g., 9 mm).
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Question: Caliber (calibre) of a rifle generally refers to:
Answer options:
- The length of the barrel ✅ The diameter of the bore / projectile
- The weight of the firearm
- The brand
Correct answer: The diameter of the bore / projectile
Explanation: Calibre is the diameter of the bore (and matching projectile), expressed in inches (e.g., .308) or millimetres (e.g., 9 mm).
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