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   What is a shotgun gauge?

   • A shotgun gauge refers to the diameter of the shotgun’s bore. The gauge is determined by the number of lead balls, of the same diameter as the bore, that it would take to weigh one pound. For example, if it takes 12 lead balls to weigh one pound, then the shotgun is a 12-gauge. Shotgun gauges typically range from 10-gauge to .410-bore.

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   What is a 12 gauge shotgun?

   • For example, if it takes 12 lead balls to weigh one pound, then the shotgun is a 12-gauge. Shotgun gauges typically range from 10-gauge to .410-bore. The larger the gauge, the smaller the diameter of the bore. For example, a 10-gauge shotgun has a larger diameter bore than a 20-gauge shotgun.

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   Why is a 10 gauge shotgun bigger than a 12 gauge?

   • Well, this is also true with a 10 gauge (or 10 bore) ball compared to a 12 gauge (or 12 bore) round ball. In short, the smaller the gauge of a shotgun, the larger the bore diameter. This is why a 10 gauge shotgun has a larger diameter than a 12 gauge shotgun, which has a larger diameter than a 20 gauge shotgun, etc.

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   What size shotgun should I buy?

   • Of all the shotguns in the United States, 12 gauge guns are by far the most popular. The 20 gauge comes in second, followed by the 28 gauge and the .410 bore. The 10 gauge and 16 gauge are much less common than the rest, but are by no means rare. So, which one is best for you? Well, it depends.

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   What is the difference between a 12-gauge and a 20-gauge shotgun?

   • Interestingly, the gauge is inversely related to the size of the shotgun shell. For instance, a 12-gauge shotgun has a larger bore diameter than a 20-gauge shotgun. The gauge of a shotgun is determined by the number of lead balls, each with the same diameter as the bore, that can be created from one pound of lead.

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   Why do 12 gauge shotguns have a bigger bore?

   • Since larger lead balls weigh more than smaller lead balls, they take up a larger fraction of a pound. That’s why 12-gauge shotguns have a larger bore than 20-gauge shotguns, and 20-gauge shotguns have a larger bore than 28-gauge shotguns. The most common exception to this rule is the .410 bore.

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   In short, the smaller the gauge of a shotgun, the larger the bore diameter. This is why a 10 gauge shotgun has a larger diameter than a 12 gauge shotgun, which has a larger diameter than a 20 gauge shotgun, etc.

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   The gauge (in American English or more commonly referred to as bore in British English) of a firearm is a unit of measurement used to express the inner diameter (bore diameter) of the barrel.

   Gauge	Pounds	Mm	Inches
   0.25	4	67.34	2.651
   0.5	2	53.45	2.103
   0.75	⁠1+1/3⁠	46.70	1.838
   1	1	42.42	1.669

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   A shotgun gauge refers to the diameter of the shotgun's bore, which determines the size of the ammunition. Common shotgun gauge sizes include the 10 gauge, 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore.

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   Sep 5, 2023 · The gauge of a shotgun refers to the diameter of its bore, or the inner part of the barrel where the shotshell travels. Interestingly, the gauge is inversely related to the size of the shotgun shell. For instance, a 12-gauge shotgun has a larger bore diameter than a 20-gauge shotgun.

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   Jun 16, 2022 · Technically speaking, a shotgun gauge is defined as “the weight of a solid ball of lead that might fit perfectly in the bore of a shotgun expressed as the inverse of said ball’s weight as a fraction of a pound.” That sounds more confusing than it is.

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    What Is Shotgun Gauge? Shotgun gauge refers to the diameter of the bore, or, more simply, the inside diameter of the barrel. The common gauges for upland hunting and clays include, in descending order of size, 12, 16, 20, 28, and .410.