It depends on the cartridge, some are similar others are quite different. For example, 5.56mm @ .3017" datum diameter is 1.497" go and 1.501" no-go. A .38 Special is .058" go and .061" no-go, .45ACP is .898" go and .904" no-go, and .50BMG is 3.1332" go and 3.1442" no-go. This data is from the US Army drawings. Go to the SAAMI web sight for more info.