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The 20-gauge shell will fall into the barrel and lodge. When a properly fitting 12-gauge shell is chambered and fired, it will blow up the barrel and you will have a very bad day.

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Q: What is the danger is you place a 20 gauge shell in a 12 gauge shot gun?
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