Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
The gauge of a shotgun (e.g., 12-gauge) is determined by:
Shotgun gauge is the number of solid lead balls of bore diameter that together weigh one pound — so a smaller number means a larger bore.
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Question: The gauge of a shotgun (e.g., 12-gauge) is determined by:
Answer options:
- Bore diameter in inches ✅ Number of lead balls of bore diameter that equal one pound
- Length of barrel
- Weight of shot
Correct answer: Number of lead balls of bore diameter that equal one pound
Explanation: Shotgun gauge is the number of solid lead balls of bore diameter that together weigh one pound — so a smaller number means a larger bore.
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