Small Caliber Defined?

[scott22]

Found this site from Varminter.com and it's great to see a dedicated small caliber forum site.

My question is really a mute point -- just curious as to how others think of this.

So, how are we defining small caliber ... I had my initial thoughts but was surprised to see that small caliber is often .32 cal and smaller (as .32 in (8.1 mm) or smaller). Would this mean that a .308 Winchester or .30-06 be considered small caliber? Or are focusing on small caliber from a varminting / hunting perspective?

Again, just curious,

Scott

 

[GreenerJim]

Yes, I'd consider 30 cal as a smallbore.

Of course that isn't hugely inkeeping with this forum, but we all know what this forum is about. I'd consider the majority of the cartridges here to be miniatures, and that is exactly why I joined.

 

[kiwishooter]

The old Saubier forum seemed to concentrate on .22 and smaller, although there was the rare mention of slightly larger bores.

I am hoping that this forum sort of mimics the old Saubier forum

Kiwi

 

[Bullseye69]

Imo, I'd say that I consider 6mm/243 and smaller ,small caliber.
But I can see where 30 is kinda still a varmint round with light boolits.

 

[Stinkdog]

My .30 takes plenty small varmints.