Tag: 8×33

Modern Historical Intermediate Calibers 017: The 7.92x33mm Kurz

Posted August 18, 2016 in Ammunition, Daily News, Guns & Gear, Other Gear & Gadgets, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 32 Comments

Many would consider this next round to be the first intermediate cartridge ever, and while that isn’t really true, it is one of the most influential rounds of all time, and perhaps the most influential intermediate round ever developed. I am talking of course [Read More…]

In Search of The Goldilocks Round: Intermediates From 1860-1943

Posted January 31, 2016 in Ammunition, Guns & Gear, Other Gear & Gadgets, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 47 Comments

What was the first intermediate cartridge? Who designed it, and why? How did the concept evolve? These are all good questions deserving of thorough, thoughtful answers. Sadly, to give a comprehensive history of the intermediate cartridge concept would require a project [Read More…]