And, unlike the Union, batteries frequently consisted of mixed caliber weapons.

"This is not combat and there should be no need for mortars or heavy caliber weapons," he said.

Larger caliber weapons would have carried further, and with far greater accuracy.

Too often, people do not carry a proper caliber weapon to neutralize the bear.

He looked at the gun; it was a .38 caliber weapon.

Better yet the rounds were very light, and had almost no recoil in comparison to even the 0.22-inch caliber weapons under development.

Goodfellow saw the effect of these large caliber weapons up close and was very familiar with their powerful impact.

The police believe the victims in the living room were killed with a .380 caliber weapon.

The victim was shot twice in the heart with a 22 caliber weapon.

When using a small caliber weapon like the .22, it is best to shoot from a distance of three to six feet.