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.410 shotgun is described by calibre rather than gauge because:
The .410 is uniquely named by its bore diameter in inches rather than by the gauge convention.
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Question: .410 shotgun is described by calibre rather than gauge because:
Answer options:
- It is a rifle ✅ Its bore is .410 inches in diameter (it doesn't fit the gauge system)
- It uses metric measurements
- It is prohibited
Correct answer: Its bore is .410 inches in diameter (it doesn't fit the gauge system)
Explanation: The .410 is uniquely named by its bore diameter in inches rather than by the gauge convention.
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