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What does 12 gauge stand for in a 12 gauge shotgun?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 9/28/2023

The term 12 gauge is used to describe the caliber(bore diameter)of your shotgun.A 12 gauge barrel is 72 caliber,but the word gauge is used so people can determine you are talking about a shotgun,instead of a rifle.

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∙ 11y ago

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