The .20 Tactical / 5.2x45mm is a
wildcat
The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat (''Felis silvestris'') and the African wildcat (''F. lybica''). The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while th ...
centerfire
Two rounds of .357 Magnum, a centerfire cartridge; notice the circular primer in the center
A center-fire (or centerfire) is a type of metallic cartridge used in firearms, where the primer is located at the center of the base of its casing (i. ...
rifle
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cartridge, based on the
.223 Remington case, necked down to fire a caliber bullet. The .20 Tactical was designed by Todd Kindler and predates the
.204 Ruger factory round. The case has approximately less powder capacity than the popular .204 Ruger. Handloaders can get velocities with projectiles that almost match the .204 Ruger. Furthermore, the .20 Tactical is also able to achieve these velocities with less powder than the .204 Ruger by more efficiently using high energy propellants such as Alliant Reloader 7 and Winchester 748. Based on the .223 Remington, a wide selection of brass is available, and can also be formed from .223 casings by use of a forming die.
See also
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.204 Ruger
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.20 VarTarg
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.221 Fireball
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.20 BR
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5 mm caliber
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List of rifle cartridges
List of rifle cartridges, by primer type, Caliber, calibre and name.
File:Cartridge Sample 2.jpg, 350px, From left to right: 1 .17 Hornady Mach 2, 2 .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, 3 .22 Long Rifle, 4 .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, 5 .17/23 SMc, 6 5mm ...
References
6mmBRWoodchuck Den
External links
Pistol and rifle cartridges
Wildcat cartridges
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